Jamie Lynn Szantyr, better known by her wrestling moniker, Velvet Sky, is one of those homegrown wrestling acts that you can't help but love despite her being a heel character. Velvet Sky has been apart of two collective groups that have dominated in multiple organizations including The Beautiful People alongside Madison Rayne and Lacey Von Erich and The Allure including Angelina Love and Mandy Leon. While Velvet Sky isn't particularly athletic, she's a great performer and can execute one hell of a Headscissor.
The Connecticut-native got her start in the sport by way of World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW) in 2004. Then Szantyr made a few appearances in the WWE the following two years. Her peak popularity came when she was on the TNA roster from 2007-2011. Sky made brief stops throughout the independent circuit including stints in Mexico's Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide and promotion companies in Puerto Rico before making her way back to TNA. Throughout her career, Sky has racked up some belts including the TNA Women's Knockout Championship (2x), TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship (1x), TNT Women's Championship (1x), and more. While she says her in-ring days are a wrap, she currently is under contract with Ring of Honor (ROH).
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.