Author: Sophia Rodriguez
Las Vegas is home to a number of glittering casinos that attract millions of tourists looking to win big. But with so many options, narrowing down the list of top-notch casinos can be difficult. Celine Mahadavi, travel advisor at Fora, explains that the best casinos are those that, in addition to offering a wide range of slots and table games, go above and beyond to make their guests feel like the ultimate VIPs. . For example, “You should greet people as soon as you are seated at a table or machine,” she says. Adi Bell, founder and CEO of Jetset…
Note: Sandra Torres will provide live reporting from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of live solar eclipse coverage beginning at 7 a.m. on NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago. You can watch the special broadcast here. Eclipse fever is engulfing the entire country, but especially in parts of the 15 states on the path to the once-in-a-generation spectacle. Although the Chicago area is not located along this road, many residents move to the closest communities along this road in southern Illinois and central Indiana. And they're not the only ones making the journey. Traffic increased significantly along Interstate 65 and…
Columbia, Missouri (KMIZ) Air travel and airport traffic are expected to be affected as several travelers travel to multiple states to view the eclipse on Monday. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of special air traffic procedures, saying the eclipse could affect airports along its flight path, which lasts until Wednesday night. The FAA issued a news release regarding flights that may be affected by the solar eclipse. Travelers plan to fly to states where a total solar eclipse is expected. The FAA says airports in states from Texas to New England will be the most affected. On…
BATON ROUGE — Monday's total solar eclipse is estimated to inject $1.5 billion into the nation's economy. This figure includes money spent traveling around the country to go inside the path of wholeness and participate in space-themed activities. The Baton Rouge native said he wants to do some good with his solar side efforts. Jonathan Gee doesn't necessarily call himself a space buff, but he's spent months preparing for what could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For Jonathan, that means traveling to Texarkana for a total solar eclipse and sharing the experience with others. “After further investigation, I found out that…
Ask Vermont public safety officials how to most carefully navigate the April 8 solar eclipse, and they advise against staring at the “generational spectacle” with the naked eye. Instead, they suggest focusing on the expected galaxy orbiting around it. “Please plan for that traffic. Please be patient,” said Mark Bosma, Vermont Emergency Management spokesman. The state Department of Transportation says up to 160,000 tourists will travel to Vermont in 60,000 vehicles to join residents in observing a partial solar eclipse starting at 2:14 p.m. Monday and a total solar eclipse lasting three minutes starting at 3:26 p.m. I expect to…
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members dreaming of reaching the shores of a remote paradise on their next vacation are now in luck. The US airline has just launched a new Global Getaways program, available exclusively to loyalty plan participants. The program offers award travel at up to 50% off regular redemption prices when customers book travel to select destinations on Alaska's global partner airlines. . The list of international destinations where this offer is available changes four times a year, so every quarter you'll see a new list of great locales where you can use your Rewards points. As the…
A total solar eclipse will rapidly move across the Americas on April 8, 2024. DALLAS — Don't blink. If you don't blink, you'll miss it. The total solar eclipse on April 8 will travel so fast that even a supersonic jet plane won't be able to follow its path. When the moon completely blocks the sun's face, the sky becomes pitch black for several minutes and is known as a total solar eclipse.According to the post About X from the National Weather Service in Indianapolisthe eclipse's shadow travels at speeds of 1,100 to 5,000 miles per hour. Solar eclipse countdown:…
This is an adventurous idea in many ways, but if you believe in the enduring power of revenge travel, these ideas about the best travel stocks to buy in April may appeal to you. According to Deloitte research, the immediacy of revenge travel feelings is likely weakening. After all, it has been some time since governments around the world opened their borders in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Going abroad is no longer a necessary novelty experience. Nevertheless, consumers may prioritize vacations in new ways. Certainly, investors should be aware of the risk factors. Currently, there appears to be a…
On April 3, 2024, more than 3 pounds of methamphetamine and a suspected firearm were recovered during a traffic stop near Exit 10 on Interstate 15 northbound in Washington County, Utah.Photo courtesy of Washington City Police Department, St. George News ST. George — Two men are in jail after discrepancies in travel records, evasive maneuvers and suspicious activity on Interstate 15 northbound led to a search that turned up more than 3 pounds of suspected methamphetamine. . On April 3, 2024, an estimated 3-5 pounds of methamphetamine and a suspected firearm are recovered during a traffic stop in Washington County,…
Before the spectacular total solar eclipse hits us on April 8, hop on the wayback machine and head to August 21, 2017, when the last solar eclipse graced the Lower 48.Dubbed the “Great American Eclipse,” this 71-mile-wide (115-kilometer) band of shadow stretches from coast to coast in 14 states, from Oregon to South Carolina, and covers an estimated 215 million Americans. Observed directly or electronically. NASA reports that 4.4 million people watched the television coverage during the 2017 solar eclipse alone, making it the largest livestream event in space agency history.My humble cabin in the town of Sisters, in the…