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Discover The Aquarium Of The Pacific In Long Beach California
The Aquarium of the Pacific is located near the waterfront in The Pike at Rainbow Harbor in the city of Long Beach, California. It is one of the largest aquariums in the United States. Its nearly 1,000 species fill 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits and take visitors on a journey throughout the Pacific Ocean's three regions: Southern California/Baja, the Tropical Pacific, and the Northern Pacific.
article tags: aquarium, museum, aquariam of the pacific, long beach, california, ca, travel, destinations
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The Best Places to See Spectacular Fall Leaf Colors
A few recommendations for the best places to see the autumn leaf change in the mountains of North Carolina.
article tags: leaf, leaves, leaf color, color change, fall, fall foliage, autumn, autumn leaf change, leaf peepers
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European Cities - Top Five To Visit
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city of France. A stylish, sophisticated and romantic city, it boasts many sights to see, such as Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe as well as some of Europe's best shops and restaurants. Located on the River Seine in the country's north, Paris maintains much of its traditional architecture, with hidden squares, churches, cathedrals and palaces mixing in well with more modern designs.
article tags: travel, city break, venice, london, rome, paris, barcelona, travel advice, citybreak, romantic break, weekend break, holiday, vacation, europe, european cities
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Discover JJ Steak House In Pasadena California
Have you been looking for that perfect romantic restaurant to take a date or spouse to? Do you like old fashion elegant steak houses with lots of dark rich wood, plenty of marble and romantic lighting? Do you like the idea of a large fireplace? Do you like soft romantic harp music played by a very talented harpist? Do you like excellent leisurely attentive.
article tags: jj steak house, steak house, steakhouse, pasadena, california, ca, travel, leisure, restaurants, dining
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Towns of south eastern Spain
Almunecar
Almunecar is known as the capital of the Costa Tropical and forms part of the province of Granada. The Costa Tropical is a less well known part of the coastline and is found between the Costa del Sol on the west and the Costa de Almeria to the east.
There are some beautiful beaches along the coastline and a good selection of hotels, villas and apartments.
article tags: andalucia, spain, rentals, towns, holiday, vacation, white villages, mediterranean
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A Family Among Families: Fun On The Amalfi Coast
This article describes the Amalfi Coast of Italy and things to do with families. It highlights the La Sirenuse Hotel in Positano.
article tags: tourism, travel, hotels, marketing, public relations, luxury
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Barbados the Popular Tourist Destination in The West Indies Island
Barbados is a pear-shaped island in the Caribbean and is a popular tourist destination. The people of Barbados are West Indian and call themselves “Bajans”...
article tags: barbados, arawak indians, west indies, tour, island
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Discover Old Town Pasadena California
Old Town Pasadena which basically runs down Colorado Blvd. from Pasadena Avenue on the West to Marengo Avenue on the east and on either side of Colorado Blvd. from Holly St. on the north to Green St. on the south is quickly becoming one of Los Angeles Countys busiest and most entertaining local gathering places.
Day or night, weekday or weekend the area is always "jumpin".
article tags: old town, pasadena, california, ca, travel, destinations, leisure
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Living In Siberia – Lenin's Revenge
In 1999, I moved to Chita, a city in Siberia, Russia to teach for a year. After seven days of planes, trains and, well, more trains, I was ready to experience Chita in all its glory.
Day 1 – Lenin’s Revenge
Riding on a train for three plus days does weird things to your equilibrium. You tend to develop a natural compensation for the swaying. Unfortunately, your body doesn’t just snap back when you finally get on solid ground.
article tags: siberia, russia, chita, lenin, russia travel, montezuma, montezuma's revenge
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The Ancient Beauty of Australia's Daintree Rainforest
The Daintree is the largest tropical rainforest in Australia, and covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometres in North Queensland. It stretches from the Daintree River north to Cooktown and west to the Great Dividing Range, and is one of the most complex tropical rainforest ecosystems on earth. Its structural complexity and the diversity of its flora is unrivalled on the Australian continent.
article tags: daintree, rainforest, river, australia, tour, travel, holiday, vacation, queensland, tropical
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Visitors Guide to Dallas, Texas, USA
The dynamic city of Dallas is situated in the northeastern area of the state of Texas in the USA. Founded in 1841 as a trading post, Dallas is now one of the largest cities in the United States of America. Dallas covers almost 400 square miles / 1,036 square kilometers and is home to a population of more than 1,000,000 people, while the Dallas / Fort Worth area has over 5,000,000 residents.
article tags: dallas, texas, usa, districts, shopping, business, tourism, attractions, transport, restaurants, weather
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Christmas in Cusco, Peru
The celebration of Christmas in Cusco begins with the dressing-up of the city with coloured lights and garlands. These can be seen everywhere, from the balconies of the Monumental mountain to the streets around the main square, and donate the city with a warm festive ambiance.
On December 24th, hundreds of artisans coming from Cusco and the surrounding towns lay their blankets on the sidewalks -a custom in traditional Andean fairs- and sell carved Nativity handicrafts.
article tags: peru, travel, christmas, cusco, fair, handicraft
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Romantic Spots In Georgia
In our fast paced world, romance can get edged out by the daily rush of life. Romantic destinations in Georgia offer a chance to recapture that spark that started long ago.
Romantic Spots In Georgia
Georgia is known as the “Peach State”, but another good nickname for it might be the “Romance State”. While Georgia may not be what you think of when you are planning that honeymoon or special anniversary trip, romantic spots in Georgia can be wonderful and special.
article tags: romance, romantic, georgia, peach state, atlanta, ritz, plantation, southern, atlanta, estate, french
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Visit the Caribbean Island of Curacao
If you’ve ever traveled in the Caribbean, you will have heard a variety of languages spoken, depending on what islands you visited. If you take a trip to Curacao, you’ll hear English and Spanish – but its primary languages are Dutch and Papiamento. This colorful mix of languages describes Curacao well: exciting, vibrant, and a wonderful place to visit.
article tags: caribbean, island, curacao, netherlands, tropical, beaches, carnival
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Top Rated Mexico Vacations
Mexico is often referred to as a vacation hotspot, and for very good reasons.
article tags: mexico, travel mexico, new mexico, map of mexico, mexico vacation, mexico city, time in mexico
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Sitges - Resort for Alternative Lifestyles
Located on the Costa Dorada, Sitges is wildly popular among the southern Europe resorts, particularly with gay tourists. It gets very crowded during the summer, and most of the tourists at this time are young swinging Europeans. Yet Sitges never gets tacky, as so many gay-oriented resorts do.
Instead, Sitges is a city rich with culture and Bohemian ideals.
article tags: spain, europe, travel, vacation, holiday, tourism
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Castles Along The Rhine
The Rhine River is one of Germany's most popular tourist attractions. This famous river has been at the heart of German history for centuries, dating back to at least Roman times. In fact the river marked the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire.
Julius Caesar himself conquered the areas of Europe to the south and west of the Rhine, and the Germanic tribes retained control of the lands to the north of the river.
article tags: rhine, germany, castles
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India – The Country From Another Planet
I am firmly convinced the country of India was transplanted from another planet. You will find no other place like it on this world.
India
India is a country where you will see everything you can imagine. More importantly, everything you will see will be intense. You will not see a beggar, you will see millions of them. You will not see a beautiful beach, you will see the most beautiful beaches in the world.
article tags: india, poverty, shantaram, india beaches, india travel, travel to india
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Milton Keynes City guide, including Milton Keynes Hotels
Milton Keynes is a city of contrasts. It combines the fun and enjoyment of city life with plenty of scope for leisure and relaxation. Busy and prosperous, its prime location promises business success and offers the sophistication and innovation to rival any other city. Milton Keynes is famous as a new city, so visitors could be forgiven for assuming that it has no history - nothing is further from the truth.
article tags: tours, travel, resevation
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Exceptional Vaction in St.Maarten
I just came back from a vacation in St. Maarten, the Caribbean and stayed in one of finest luxury vacation villas. It was located in the hills, with mid sized mountains and spectacular ocean views. Spacious, sunny terrace and shady veranda, which make outdoor living the most relaxing I have ever experienced yet. I had a view that will take your breath away, whether its the turquoise blue sea, a panoramic view from a hillside, or the twinkling lights at night.
article tags: www.blueoceanvillas.com, st.maarten villa rentals, st.maarten real estate, st.martin real estate, hotel, beaches, time share
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Houston Attractions - Space Center Houston
Are you heading to Houston, Texas or do you live in Houston and are looking for something to do. If so, you should check out Space Center Houston. Its one of the many interesting attractions in this great Texas city. But what is there to do at the Space Center?
There is quite a bit to do. For starters you can take a tour of Johnson Space Center and mission control.
article tags: vacation, travel, houston, texas, tourism, tourist, destinations, sight seeing, attractions, tx
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Atlanta Attractions - Georgia Aquarium
There are many great things to do in the city of Atlanta. One of the best and most popular attractions is the Georgia Aquarium. So what makes it so special.
The Georgia Aquarium is the worlds largest aquarium. It has over 8 million gallons of fresh and salt water and over 10,000 marine animals. The list of animals is extensive with over 500 different species.
article tags: vacation, tourist, tourism. travel, attractions
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Greece – History and a Modern Touch
Many consider Greece the cradle of modern civilization. The historical sites in the country are impressive. Still, Greece also has modern touches making it a good travel destination.
Greece
Walk practically anywhere in Greece and you are walking in the footsteps of antiquity. The home to such historical figures, fictional or not, as Plato and Homer.
article tags: greece, olympic summer games, athens, greeks, plato, homer, ios, santorini, mykinos, greek islands
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Staying in Barcelona for Extended Periods
If you have every visited Barcelona, you know it is a place best experienced over a few months instead of a few days. Fortunately, the people of Barcelona know it as well.
Staying in Barcelona for Extended Periods
Like a fine wine, drinking in Barcelona shouldn’t be rushed. Visit the city for two or three days and you will get only a small, rushed taste of the flavor of Barcelona.
article tags: barcelona, spain, accomodations, wine, ciutat vella, old city, europe
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Overview of Egypt for Travelers
From Pyramids to the Valley of the Kings, the Arab Republic of Egypt oozes history. If you are considering traveling to Egypt, you should know the following about the country.
Overview of Egypt for Travelers
Egypt has plenty of land, but much of it is sparsely inhabited. This leads to a situation where the vast majority lives within relatively compact urban places.
article tags: egypt, pharaohs, pharohs, cairo, alexandria, nasser dam, valley of the kings, giza, pyramids
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