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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.

Classic Vacations has joined forces with Project Expedition to enhance their excursion options, providing travel advisors with an array of bookable and commissionable tours and activities. Through Classic's new booking engine, advisors can now seamlessly integrate Project Expedition's extensive content into their clients' itineraries, ensuring a comprehensive travel experience.

Amazon Prime Day is set to offer significant travel deals for the first time, featuring prominent brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Southwest Airlines, and Viator. The event, scheduled for July 16 and 17, aims to attract travel enthusiasts with exclusive discounts on a range of travel-related services.

National Geographic Expeditions has announced the addition of three new land tour itineraries to its 2025 travel lineup. These new Signature Land tours will take place in Australia, Sri Lanka, and Portugal with the Azores, each offering a blend of rich history, culture, and natural beauty.

The Uffizi Galleries, one of Italy's most iconic cultural institutions, is taking a significant step into the digital era with the introduction of mobile tickets. As of May 6, 2024, visitors who purchase admission tickets for the Uffizi, Pitti Palace, and the Boboli Gardens through the official website or call center will receive a convenient QR code via email, which can be presented directly from their smartphones upon arrival.