Railbookers has announced the return of its "Around the World by Luxury Train" itinerary for 2025, offering an extraordinary 59-day journey across 12 countries. The reduced-length trip, which departs on September 3, follows the success of its 2024 debut, which spanned 80 days and traversed four continents, visiting over 20 cities in 13 countries.
Best Time to Catch the Spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower
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The Perseid meteor shower, often hailed as the best meteor shower of the year, is set to peak on the night of August 11-12. According to Alex Filippenko, a distinguished professor of astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley, this celestial event promises a dazzling display of meteors, offering a prime viewing opportunity for stargazers in the United States.
Alton, Illinois Celebrates Eagle Season with Festive Events and Activities
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Alton, IL – December 20, 2023 – The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau, in collaboration with FLOCK Food Truck Park, the Audubon Center at Riverlands, and National Great Rivers Museum, is set to celebrate the official start of Eagle Season. The festivities will begin with the annual Eagle Ice Festival on Saturday, January 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., marking the return of the Great American Bald Eagles to their winter homes in southwest Illinois.
The Symphony of Autumn: Where to See The Best Fall Colors
As the years roll by, my infatuation with the kaleidoscope of fall only deepens. The United States, in its vastness, has cradled pockets of autumnal wonders that have imprinted themselves on my heart. Each shade of gold and rust tells a story, and every whisper of the falling leaves carries a secret.
Lake Tahoe's Tourism Dilemma: Balancing Economic Growth and Environmental Preservation
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SAND HARBOR, Nev. - The recent inclusion of Lake Tahoe in a prominent international travel guide's list of places to avoid due to the detrimental environmental impact of excessive tourism has left local tourism officials taken aback. The iconic lake, which lies on the border between California and Nevada, has seen a surge in visitors and new permanent residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reigniting longstanding concerns about overcrowding. The inclusion of Lake Tahoe in "Fodor’s No List 2023" may serve as a much-needed alarm bell, signaling the need for change.
The Ultimate Summer Road Trip
Northern California is really something else. I grew up hiking in Marin County and roasting marshmallows at Lake Tahoe. As a photographer, I am naturally drawn to the area again and again to find new images to capture as the area seems to have an endless well of beauty to draw from.
Corazon Cabo San Lucas: An Oceanfront Gem
As the sun dipped below the horizon and cast Cabo’s famous arch in a warm golden hue, I found myself sipping a tequila flight at Rooftop360, the lavish rooftop bar at Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa.