BY Sarmind SafiDec 27, 2023

The holidays of Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's are all about happiness, family, and celebration. This entails engaging in festive customs and spending time with loved ones for the majority of people. However, these holidays have a whole new significance for cosmonauts and astronauts in space. Vacations in space were uncommon in the early years of space exploration. The first Christmas spent in space by astronauts was during the Apollo 8 mission in December 1968. Frank Borman, James A. Lovell, and William A. Anders read passages from the Bible's Book of Genesis while in orbit around the moon, broadcasting the scenes to an estimated billion viewers worldwide. Vacations in space increased in frequency and length as missions went on. Astronauts Gerald P. Carr, Edward G. Gibson, and William R. Pogue observed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's in space during the 1973–1974 Skylab 4 mission. They watched a comet pass by, made a homemade Christmas tree out of food containers, and had a festive dinner that included fruitcake. For cosmonauts, the New Year's holiday was particularly important. Yuri V. Romanenko and Georgi M. Grechko were the first people to celebrate the new year while in orbit on the Salyut-6 space station in 1977 and 1978. In a broadcast on television, they raised a glass to the occasion. Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman observed Hanukkah in 1993 while on the STS-61 mission aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. To celebrate the Festival of Lights, he spun a dreidel and carried a traveling menorah. Holidays were not only observed in space, but astronauts went above and beyond to make the occasion joyful. The 1999 STS-103 crew, who were entrusted with fixing the Hubble Space Telescope, celebrated Christmas with a special meal that included French specialties. Twelve Mir expedition crews, including NASA astronauts, spent their vacations on board the Russian space station between 1987 and 1998. Messages were exchanged and customs, like lighting Hanukkah candles and sending Christmas greetings, were demonstrated during these festivities. On board the International Space Station, holiday celebrations are still customarily observed. Whether it's through live broadcasts, symbolic decorations, or special food items, astronauts and cosmonauts find inventive ways to bring the joy of these festivities to the cosmic realm. Though they may be different, people who celebrate the holidays far above Earth still find great meaning and significance in them. Read Also: 6 Things Locals Wish Tourists Wouldn’t Do When In Iceland Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area Is Expecting Big Changes Bora Bora Is Shifting Its Tourism Policy, Aims To Double Tourists By 2033

BY Rookmini TewariNov 21, 2023

The Italian railway FS will launch the new night train next month from Rome to the capital city of the Dolomites Cortina named d'Ampezzo. Launching this new train in the next month seems like a “much-awaited service which aims to attract more numbers of tourists.” This means this luxury hotel-like train will operate every weekend between 15th December 2023 and 25th February 2024, along with some additional runs at the time of Christmas. This Italian state-owned company FS group formed a dedicated group aimed at tourism called FS Treni Turistic Italian. This takes overnight to reach the Dolomites destination, which will depart from Rome Termini at 9:40 P.M. This train company will also work on additional connections, like on the Ionian road from Taranto to Reggio Calabria through Crotone and Catanzaro. This Italian luxury train company FS group was built in the 1980s, along with modernized interiors and technological equipment. If you are wondering how to afford the best hotels in Rome then this luxury hotel like train would be the most suitable. The fleet of this FS group train will also be made up of over 500 trains from the FS Italian Foundation. The staff of this train is made up of 275 members. This luxury hotel-like train features single or double-sleeping tiers, including dinner and breakfast service on the ticket. Actually, the train by Rome is one of the most time saving at an affordable cost. That is why you will get a lot of time for the best things to do in Rome. This on-boarding train car also serves products that are made in Italy, and this includes the bar service as well. This Italian FS group has actively participated in the country's progress for over 100 years. One of the main objectives of this FS business group has always been safe, efficient, and comfortable in terms of transporting millions of people. Read Also: Wheeling’s Holiday Celebrations Bring In Millions Of Dollars For The Local Economy From Tourists Chinese And US Presidents Have Come To A Common Ground Regarding Tourism Facilitation! Record-Breaking Holiday Travel Anticipated As TSA Prepares For Busy Season!

BY Sarmind SafiDec 15, 2023

The holiday season is approaching and this is the time for travelers to make the best of the offers all around. Maldives, for one is offering the best Christmas all-inclusive plan at Oaga, Art Resort. The package includes it all, from boat transfer to food and drinks by the pool. This resort in the Maldives is offering something unique this festive season. Visitors also have the opportunity to discover the real Maldivian culture. There are water sports, spa, cocktail classes and the unique Maldivian entertainment that will elevate the festive experience.   The magical atmosphere at Oaga is vibrant and dynamic. It is setting new standards of Maldivian luxury. The spot is welcoming guests with both friends and family. With Christmas just around the corner guests are being treated to indulgent festive feasts coupled with the timeless delight of watching the much adored film "Home Alone." With added brunch packages accompanied by live music and the excited wait for Santa Claus. From 9pm-11pm the beach bells and bubbles beach party with DJ Afruh will come to a close in the evening with dance and celebration. The merriment obviously continues even after Christmas offering a plethora of activities to maintain the spirit of Christmas in between the Boxing Day bonfire at Raa Raa Beach accompanied by live music by Zaki and live authentic Maldivian music, cocktail parties, jewelry workshops, and then concluding in the deeply anticipated gala dinner. The entire event promises an unforgettable experience to have the festive season reach its pinnacle. Read More About: Traveling Christmas Tree For The Western Lawn Of U.S. Capitol World’s Most Famous Christmas Tree Has Reached Trafalgar Square