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As many people practice social distancing  — or staying home and avoiding crowds and public spaces — to help curb the spread of the coronavirus , several museums, and theaters have temporarily closed in the name of public health. But amid the coronavirus pandemic, many places of leisure and cultural institutions are opening their doors virtually to provide resources, online activities, and tours to give people a fun way to stay entertained and connected to the outside world while they’re spending more time at home. While the National Parks Service hasn’t closed any of its parks to the public due to the coronavirus at the time of writing, making a special visit to a national park may not be in the cards for many Americans and travelers around the world for the time being. Here’s how to virtually visit at least 8 US national parks — all from the comfort of your couch or bed. Arches National Park. It’s no surprise that Arches National Park is one of the top national...

Over the past five years, Colombia has experienced a tourism boom. With an increase in the number of flights to the country, an influx of hotel chains and the country’s peace negotiations settled, Colombia is becoming a major tourist destination. Its Caribbean beaches, Pacific coast, Amazon rainforest, Andes mountain range and desert plains appeal to a diverse tourist crowd. Colombia is full of unique and wonderful landscapes. Take a vacation to the land of the rhythm, Colombia and follow our guide to make memories that last a lifetime: The Mavecure Hills These ancient rocky hills in the deep jungles of eastern Colombia are barely known outside of the country, but are well worth the extra effort to visit. The jungles have hardly been touched by tourism and the views from the summit of the Mavecure Hills over the jungles at dawn are truly breathtaking. Barranquilla Carnival Colombia is the home of the world’s second largest carnival after Rio, the Barranquilla C...

Paphos was the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite so you can be sure that you’ll have a lot of ancient archaeology on the agenda in this town in western Cyprus. Kato Paphos on the water’s edge is the ancient city where the mosaics of Roman villas are as vibrant now as the day they were laid. It’s a guarantee that you’ll eat and drink well in Paphos, where you can feast on meze and sample the range of wines that are grown in the hills to the east of the town. And for the little ones: A water park, zoo and an almost endless array of beaches. Let’s have a look at the amazing things to do in Paphos: Kato Paphos Archaeological Park Source: Google.com You could easily spend hours pottering around this fantastic attraction close to the harbour. There are structures here that go back to prehistory, but the most famous remnants are from the Roman era. The ruins of four villas survive from this time and boast stunningly detailed mosaics, all dating to the year 100 and depi...

Here is a list of amazing destinations to visit this Christmas using XcelTrip, this winter: Quebec City, Canada Why we go: Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America , and its colonial French architecture gives it an unmistakably European feel. The cobbled streets of the Old Town are packed with quaint shops and delicious bistros, all merrily decorated for the holidays. The one thing to get you in the spirit: The toboggan run at Château Frontenac (open from mid-December to March) is one of the city’s oldest traditions — and quite the thrill. Zoom down icy tracks overlooking the city on a wooden sled reaching speeds up to 45 miles per hour. Dublin Why we go: If your idea of Christmas merriment includes an authentic Irish pub crawl (we get it), then book a December flight to Dublin . There’s no better way to warm up on a cold Christmas night than joining the locals for some black pudding and a few pints — trust us, this city has enough cozy bars to las...

The town of Sliema, or Tas- Sliema in Maltese, forms a significant part of Malta’s foremost commercial district, well known for its shopping, restaurants and cafe life. Once little more than a small fishing village, it grew exponentially during the British period, and went on to gain the reputation of destination of choice for the country’s upper-classes. Here we list 10 of the most interesting things to do here. Source: Google.com Valletta Ferry Source: Google.com Whether you are arriving to Sliema, heading out towards Valletta, or would simply like to enjoy the surroundings from a different perspective, the ferry service is by far the most convenient and affordable way to do so. Marsamxetto Ferry Services runs two ferries an hour till late, with a return ticket setting you back less than 3 euros. Sadly, their ferries no longer operate by steam engine but the views of Marsamxett Harbour, fortified Manoel Island, and the bastions of Valletta, are as impressi...