In southern Florida, there is a unique world of water, swampland and dense jungle-like forest, the Everglades, a truly magical environment full of mystery, myth and fascinating nature. For many centuries, this huge swamp area was inhabited by the Seminole Indians and today, the Everglades are one of the greatest natural attractions in the USA Unlike the somewhat daunting appearance of the alligator, the surroundings here are far more benign. The pink flamingo has, for many years, been associated with Florida and everywhere, the croaking of frogs fills the air. There is a huge variety of birdlife, as the vast areas of swampland are an ideal habitat and the water is rich in fish, various predators can also be found in large numbers. A total of 600 species of fish live in the waters of the Everglades. In the summer months, when the water level is particularly high, there are huge shoals of fish to be found and in the dry months of winter, they travel to deeper waters. The alligator is the undisputed king of these marshlands and no other creature is as powerful. We don’t only intend to observe the alligators from the shoreline, we also want to see them from within the water. They’re everywhere! Because of their valuable skin, they were once almost exterminated. It is a fallacy that the alligator is a bloodthirsty, murderous creature. As unprovoked, this primeval reptile is almost indifferent to our presence and even from a close distance, it remains perfectly calm. Despite …
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The Broadway Limited – The California Zephyr – and the Desert Wind – Plus Cities and Scenery! All Aboard! Join Doug Jones, Americas premier travelog producer, for a romantic coast-to-coast adventure aboard three of Americas greatest trains. You will depart New York Citys Pennsylvania Station aboard the fabled Broadway Limited heading to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and points beyond. At Chicagos Union Station, the legendary California Zephyr with its hi-level Superliner sleepers will depart west, rolling across the prairies, through Denver and into the heart of the breathtaking Rocky Mountain range. At Salt Lake City the Desert Wind departs out over Utah toward Las Vegas and the California deserts as you make your way to Los Angeles. You will ride in the locomotive, meet the conductor, visit the galley, have dinner in the diner, and sleep in the rolling bedrooms of Americas last great trains. You will also tour New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Denver, the Rockies, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Youll experience America from the great cities of the East to the heartland prairies; from the majesty of snow capped mountains to the haunting deserts of the West. THE GREAT TRANS-AMERICAN TRAIN RIDE will take you from “Sea to Shining Sea” on a romantic, nostalgic journey aboard the last great passenger trains of the USA as the sweeping panorama of America unfolds across 3000 miles of silver rails. So pack you bags, grab your camera, and join Doug Jones …
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