1 . Just a few minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and its millions of summer time visitors is an incredible natural phenomenon known as synchronous (同步的) fireflies. This breathtaking show put on by nature is an experience you will never forget.

Why Do They Flash?

The distinct flashing pattern of the synchronous fireflies is difficult to describe and nearly impossible to photograph or catch on film. The light they give out, which produces no heat, is due to a chemical reaction of luciferin and oxygen and is use to attract a mate.

When Can I View The Synchronous Fireflies In The Smoky Mountains?

The 2023 dates for the official Smoky Mountains National Park synchronous fireflies event are June 3-June 10, 2023!

How Do I Get Tickets For Synchronous Fireflies In The Smoky Mountains?

The lottery (抽奖) period for the 2023 synchronous fireflies official park passe opens on Friday, April 28 at 8 am and closes on Monday, May 1 at 8 pm.

Once the passes go on sale, you will be able to purchase them from Recreation. gov. For each of the evenings, there are 111 advance parking passes (first-come first-serve) and 36 large vehicle passes (first-come, first-serve).

Each of the lottery applicants will receive a notification on whether or not vehicle pass will be awarded on Friday, May 12,2023. If you are selected, you will be charged a $25.00 (per vehicle) fee for the pass by Recreation. gov and an additional $2.00 (cash only) fee per person while boarding the round-trip shuttle to the viewing area.

Note: If you do not get a ticket from Recreation. gov, please do not contact the park-they don’t have additional tickets or passes.

3 . Beaches are great places for fun and relaxation of the travel world. These slivers of sand against the ocean make you realize that “real life” occasionally needs escaping. If you are beach lovers, the following ones are worth your visit.

Playa Paraiso

One of the wonderful beaches in the world is Playa Paraiso in Cuba’s finest beach island Cayo Largo. The weather is usually calm and the sea here remains shallow most of the year. Most people go to Playa Paraiso to enjoy calm water to swim or simply relax on the beach.   

Nungwi

Nungwi is considered to be the most beautiful beach of Zanzibar. The island has long been loved by adventurous travelers for its mysterious old Stone Town and about 30 untouched beaches. The blue waters and coral (珊瑚) around Nungwi are home to many marine creatures.

Maya Bay

Maya Bay is a white sand beach hugged by steep cliffs. Coral reefs make it an excellent spot for snorkeling (浮潜). This strikingly beautiful beach has got more attention after featuring in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach, but it’s still worth visiting for the dramatic setting and snorkeling opportunities.

Sun Island

Recognized as the world’s best beach, Sun Island is located on a beach lover’s paradise, Maldives. This diamond in the middle of the Indian Ocean has become a favorite with ocean lovers drawn by the thought of sleeping over the water. Nearby coral reefs attract thousands of tropical fish, snorkelers and divers. But you don’t even need to snorkel to enjoy the scenery — parts of the reef are visible from the beach, so clear is the water.

6 . With the return of tourists, some of the world’s most popular tourist destinations are flat-out, telling tourists to stay away in 2023.

Lanzarote, Spain

Lanzarote has long been a top getaway choice for the British, making up around half of the island’s overseas visitors. However, the days of budget drinking until dawn is over, as the Spanish President wants to attract “higher quality” visitors to spend more and drink less. The island declared itself a tourist-packed area early in 2023.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona has it all: modern art, a massive beach, all-night parties, and the food, culture and sunshine you want from a European city break. It’s also full of tourists. In 2022, the city took steps to limit the size of tour groups and introduce noise restrictions. The city will further limit numbers to ensure better life quality for locals.

Santorini, Greece

The Greek island attracts two million visitors annually, a significant number considering the island’s year-round population of around 10,000. While tourism is a large part of the economy, the island started restrictions in 2019, when passengers were limited to 8,000 per day and tourists weighing over 100kg were banned from riding donkeys.

Amalfi Coast, Italy

In 2022, Amalfi Coast took number plate system for visitors. Cars with odd (奇数的) number plates were allowed access to the coast on one day, while cars ending in an even number were permitted to enter on the next. Local residents and public transport were exception. The coast also featured on Fodor’s list of places to avoid visiting in 2023 for its over-tourism.

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