Coming in at the 50th slot on our list is former World Wrestling Federation (WWF/WWE) star, Sable. While originally made her WWF debut at Wrestlemania XII in March 1996 escorting Hunter Hearst to the ring, she proved to be a worthy name on the bill night in and night out throughout her pro-wrestling career. The former model and actress born, Rena Marlette Greek, was known for her finishers like the Sable Bomb (essentially a powerbomb) and the TKO, she had the upper body strength to put on an inspiring performance for the fans.
Throughout her eleven-year career in the ring, Sable became the second WWF Women's Champion in modern history after the belt was reinstated in 1998. Her victory sparked a peak in her career which led her to three Playboy centerfolds, and various acting opportunities on screen. In 1999, Sable split from the WWF/WWE after filing a lawsuit claiming sexual harassment and unsafe work conditions but later returned in 2003 for a short stint before officially retiring from the game as a roster member of the New Japan Pro Wrestling roster in 2007.
Wondering where to go in 2020 for an amazing deal, to beat the crowds, or for a truly once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? These destinations are on travel addicts’ radar for rightfully hyped 2020 events, new offerings, and recent developments that make them a must-visit right now.
On top of the majestic scenery its long been known for, Montana is a newly trendy nature getaway celebrated for its expanding luxury hotel scene, culinary offerings, and shop-local boutiques, according to an American Express study detailing where cardholders are traveling in 2020. But Montana is also about to get more accessible than ever before thanks to emerging flight routes sure to stir up competition. Launching two brand-new seasonal routes to Big Sky country, American Airlines will fly from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana, beginning mid-year and continuing through Labor Day. Take advantage of the new direct route before the secret gets out, and so that they’ll continue next year.
One of the cities featured in Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, Urugay’s capital Montevideo is a stable and LGBT-friendly destination to visit in South America—a continent that’s seen dips in tourism of late thanks to political instability in travel destinations like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Travelers identified the city as a trending travel destination for anyone seeking an immersive, one-stop escape; according to the study, “over half (54 percent) of global travelers say they want to go on one long trip to a place that has all of their favorite activities and sights close together.” Montevideo’s offerings include beaches, nightlife, markets, theaters, culinary prowess, and festive Gay Pride Day celebrations in September.
Europe’s intensely overtouristed spots (Venice, Barcelona, Santorini) have new Eastern European hotspots to thank for stealing away some of the spotlight: Romania is making a name for itself as one of the top five most trending Airbnb booking destinations for 2020. The nation that’s home to Transylvania, Dracula’s castle, and well-preserved medieval towns nestled among rolling hills has seen a 298 percent annual increase in Airbnb bookings.