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Great Sand Dunes National Park, located in the state of Colorado in the United States, encompasses an area of 340 square kilometers (130 square miles, or 85,000 acres) of magnificent sand dunes. The 12,000 year old sand dunes include the tallest dunes in North America, rising 230 meters (750 feet) above the valley floor. The park contains other landscape features found in the high desert, such as alpine lakes, tundra, forests, grasslands, and wetlands, all of which provide habitats for many kinds of wildlife. 
Visitors to the park can enjoy hiking over the dunes, though it is wise to either keep the visitor center in sight, or bring a compass, as there are no marked trails on the ever-changing dunes. The closest town with accommodation is Alamosa, 30 miles southwest of the park. There is also tent camping available within the park. The nearest international airport is located in Denver, the capital of Colorado, which is a 4 1/2 hour drive from the park.
None of Colorado’s famed 14ers lies within the park, though—park elevations range from 7,515 feet to 13,604 feet above sea level. Still, there’s no shortage of awe-inspiring scenery. If it weren’t for the towering alpine peaks in every direction, you might imagine you’re lost in the Arabian Desert. But is this a desert? Or is it an alpine wilderness? Is it a swimming beach lined with inner tubes and splashing kids?
Because the area is so diverse, so are the visitor activities. In early spring to late summer (the only months water flows through the area), activities include skimboarding (which is sort of like surfing in very shallow water) and building sand castles on the shore of Medano Creek. After traversing the creek, you can hike up the dunes to “sand-sled” down, or hike above tree-line into wilderness.Yet with all these options, the park offers exceptional solitude and quiet and, according to the National Park Service website, some consider it to be the quietest national park in the 48 contiguous United States.
The park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Pinyon Flats Campground is a first-come-first-served campground and the only campground at the park. Sawmill Canyon Backcountry Campsite is available in person or by reservation (719.378.6399)..
Tourism in the United States is a large industry that serves millions of international and domestic tourists yearly. Tourists visit the US to see natural wonders, cities, historic landmarks and entertainment venues. Americans seek similar attractions, as well as recreation and vacation areas.
By the 1850s, tourism in the United States was well established both as a cultural activity and as an industry. New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, all major US cities, attracted a large number of tourists by the 1890s. By 1915, city touring had marked significant shifts in the way Americans perceived, organized and moved around in urban environments.
In the US, tourism is either the first, second or third largest employer in 29 states, employing 7.3 million in 2004, to take care of 1.19 billion trips tourists took in the US in 2005. As of 2007, there are 2,462 registered 
National Historic Landmarks (NHL) recognized by the United States government. As of 2008, the most visited tourist attraction in the US is Times Square in Manhattan, New York City which attracts approximately 35 million visitors yearly.
Best US Vacations
1. San Francisco
2. Washington D.C.
3. San Diego
4. New York City
5. Yellowstone
6. Maui
7. U.S. Virgin Islands
8. Chicago
9. Honolulu – Oahu
10. Yosemite
11. Las Vegas
12. Orlando – Walt Disney World
13. New Orleans
14. Miami Beach
15. Seattle
16. Austin
Cambridge sometimes referred as Silicon Fen due to the growth of high technology in the city, is located at Cambridgeshire County and approximately 50 miles in the north-northeast of London, and surrounded by smaller towns and villages. Cambridge owes its popularity to the presence of the Cambridge University and also for its wonderful medieval architecture that makes of it a fascinating place to explore.
During the period of the Roman invasion, Cambridge experienced his first changes towards the its development, the Romans found in Duroliponte, it was the name that Romans gave to the city, a strategic place of defense of the river Cam called Granta. After Romans has left England, the Saxons renamed the city as Grantebrycg and soon was change to Cantebruge, during this period Cambridge benefited from good trade links across the otherwise hard-to-travel fenlands.
After England its conquer by the Normans in 1066, The king William of Normandy constructed the Castle Hill, during this period the name of the city changed to Grentabrige or Cantebrigge.
Today Cambridge is an internationally acknowledged center of excellence for technology and science, and one of the most visited destinations in England and more than 3 million visitors come to Cambridge every year.
The City of Cambridge
The city is a unique, with a strong mix of cultural and social diversity, intellectual vitality and technological innovation and the centre administrative of the county of Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge combines its medieval appearance with the modernity and technology and is well-known for the University of Cambridge that was founded in the 13th century by students who were escaping from the hostile townsmen of Oxford and chose the quiet town of Cambridge to study.
The University of Cambridge has been the home of some of the world’s greatest intellects, scientists, philosophers and mathematicians like Sir Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking.
Apart of the University and the diversity of schools there are also a number of medieval churches and buildings with Gothic architecture, and several excellent museums like Duxford War Museum, Wimpole Hall, art galleries like Kettle’s Yard’s, gardens and parks along the riverside, main of then are within easy walking distance.
There are also beautiful heritage villages and towns surrounding the city where visitors with more time can explore.
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Jan. 28.
Britain’s highest mountain features on many people’s hit list and while the walking and summit views make it a worthwhile outing, it is not a walk to be undertaken lightly.
Distance: 4400 feet (1300m)
Airports: Glasgow
The path is easy to follow although there are some steep parts and the climb goes from sea level to over 4400 feet / 1300m. Visibility can be poor, and it can be cold on the summit, even in summer. You should be sensibly equipped with walking boots, maps, compasses and warm clothing. The local rescue team and others produce an excellent “Ben Nevis – Essential Information” leaflet which is recommended.
Glen Nevis Visitor Centre
Your walk up to the summit of Ben Nevis starts here, at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. Here, you can get information about your walk, and buy essentials such as maps and snacks. You can also learn about other walks around the area, or enjoy a picnic on the riverside.
Ben Nevis Mountain Track
There are many ways of scaling Ben Nevis, but the Mountain Track (also known as the Tourist Track) is the fastest and safest for most walkers. It takes 3-5 hours to ascend Ben Nevis depending on your walking experience, and 2-3 hours to descend.
The Summit
The summit of Ben Nevis is very flat and could almost fit 2 football pitches on. When you reach the top, you’ll find a large cairn and trig point marking the highest point. There’s also an old meteorological observatory at the summit, which is now in ruins. The summit is usually covered in snow, even in the summer months. Descending from Ben Nevis can be extremely dangerous, so follow the safety advice given by guidebooks and the local rescue team.
Jan. 27.
Think Shakespeare, Agatha Christie & afternoon tea…
Think windswept moors, quaint villages, rolling hills and green hedgerows. Think exciting cosmopolitan cities and a great tradition of theatre, literature and architecture. Think the United Kingdom…
Occupying an area of 244,820 square kilometers, Britain is home to more than 59 million people. Stretching from the rugged Shetlands and the lochs and moors of Scotland in the far north to the Channel Islands off the south coast, and from the rolling hills and green hedgerows in the east to the dramatic beauty of the mountains, valleys and lakes of Wales in the west, Britain offers a huge diversity of landscapes. 
The United Kingdom is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland – four unique countries, each with their own customs, cultures and traditions. During the 18th century, the UK developed a huge empire that stretched from America to India and encompassed Australia and Canada. The country was also one of the key players in the Industrial Revolution when steam power, steam trains, coalmines and water power suddenly changed the means of transport and production. The world’s first industrial cities appeared in the British Midlands.
The United Kingdom has an unrivalled legacy in the fields of theatre, literature and architecture. Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Dickens appear on English literature courses worldwide and Shakespeare’s plays are enjoyed by countless numbers of people – whether in the bard’s home town of Stratford-upon-Avon or in their local town hall! Stately homes and fine churches and cathedrals dot the country. Because of its colonial past, Britain is a veritable treasure trove of masterpieces from every age and every continent. 
Unmissable destinations in the UK include the wild highlands of Scotland; the cosmopolitan, chaotic city of London; Stonehenge – the most famous prehistoric site in Europe; the town of Bath with its famous Roman Baths and its elegant, honey-coloured Georgian architecture; and the breathtakingly pretty, gilded stone villages of the Cotswolds, an upland region northeast of Bristol. Other attractions include the city of York, the Lake District and the university town of Oxford. Partake in afternoon tea in Shrewsbury, sample fish and chips in Brighton or enjoy a hot whisky in Glasgow. Britain offers a range of unforgettable experiences – each one entirely different from the next.
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