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Mt. Eden: Standing Tall Despite Changing Times

03rd August 2009
Mount Eden, known as Maungawhau in Maori refers to a dormant volcano and its neighboring suburb in Auckland. Reaching a height of 196m above sea level the volcanic summit is the highest geographical point in Auckland and affords a panoramic view of the ci... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye

10 things you MUST do in South Wales

30th July 2009
Visit Cardiff Cardiff is a thoroughly modern city with a gleaming new water front, dominated by the Millennium Centre. The area has been beautiful redeveloped with some striking architecture. The area has also become rather famous thanks to the BBC's Tor... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Valletta lives up to its reputation of being A City Built by Gentleman for Gentleman

21st July 2009
As cities go, Valletta is one of Europe’s most famous. Built over 500 years ago it is often described as a city ‘built by gentlemen, for gentlemen’ and has recently been made a World Heritage Site signifying its cultural importance. When you walk in... Read >
Author: Lucborg

Old San Juan - A Tourist's Guide to Puerto Rico

07th July 2009
One of the most used departure ports for cruise ships in the Caribbean is San Juan in Puerto Rico. We decided to arrive a day early to San Juan in order to see some sights before our cruise ship departure. San Juan, known as 'La Ciudad Amurallada' (the ... Read >
Author: ArticlesFly.com

The Strength of Homes

26th June 2009
One of the most pressing matters that one has to consider when redoing one's home – or, in fact, when BUILDING one's home – would be the subject of doors. Doors are, some say, the face of your space; if you have a certain kind of door, then you are a... Read >
Author: arcel

Waterfront Hotel Sliema Malta

17th April 2009
Situated in a prime location along the Sliema seafront promenade, this hotel has been built and developed to the highest standards of comfort, safety and hygiene. Its location provides spectacular views of the harbour in front and of the famous for... Read >
Author: Albert Saliba

Waterfront Hotel Sliema Malta

17th April 2009
Situated in a prime location along the Sliema seafront promenade, this hotel has been built and developed to the highest standards of comfort, safety and hygiene. Its location provides spectacular views of the harbour in front and of the famous for... Read >
Author: Albert Saliba

The Waterfront Hotel Sliema Malta

17th April 2009
Situated in a prime location along the Sliema seafront promenade, this hotel has been built and developed to the highest standards of comfort, safety and hygiene. Its location provides spectacular views of the harbour in front and of the famous forti... Read >
Author: Albert Saliba

5 of the Best Roman Remains in Britain

09th April 2009
Britain is lucky enough to have many Roman remains still visible to this day. The remains can be found in almost every part of what was once Roman Britain ranging from massive military forts to individual villas and Roman roads. We have listed 5 of the fi... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Touring the Montenegro National Parks

27th March 2009
Having declared its independence in 2006, Montenegro is currently known as the newest country in the world. Its beautiful natural attractions are its greater claim to fame, though, particularly the four spectacular Montenegro national parks. With an ar... Read >
Author: Isabella Olsen

Travel in Italy: Vigevano and its fine art of shoemaking

28th January 2009
Vigevano is located in the heart of Lombardy's picturesque Ticino Valley, at the crossroads between waterways and artificial canals that bear witness to the city's agricultural core. Vigevano's principal calling, however, is the production of shoes-for ev... Read >
Author: Enrico Massetti

Travel in Italy: Vigevano and its fine art of shoemaking

26th January 2009
Vigevano is located in the heart of Lombardy's picturesque Ticino Valley, at the crossroads between waterways and artificial canals that bear witness to the city's agricultural core. Vigevano's principal calling, however, is the production of shoes-for ev... Read >
Author: Enrico Massetti

Travel in Italy: Vigevano and its fine art of shoemaking

26th January 2009
Vigevano is located in the heart of Lombardy's picturesque Ticino Valley, at the crossroads between waterways and artificial canals that bear witness to the city's agricultural core. Vigevano's principal calling, however, is the production of shoes-for ev... Read >
Author: Enrico Massetti

Car Hire Italy

01st April 2008
If you plan to visit Italy it may much better for you to hire a car so that you able to get around much easier and visit some of the cities and towns. Car hire Italy is fairly simple and can be done relatively quickly. There are a number of beautiful c... Read >
Author: Lakshmi

What makes Cyprus so good

25th March 2008
The island of Cyprus is separated into two parts, a split that resulted from a Turkish invasion of the country forty years ago. This shouldn't be a popular holiday destination and yet it is. How has this come about? Driving through the streets of the c... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett

The main towns of Cyprus

25th March 2008
If you're planning a visit to the island of Cyprus then it's worth finding out some basic information before setting off. Our guide offers a brief overview of the main towns and resorts on the island. Many people are surprised by the size of Cyprus. If... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett

Hotels – Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, an Introduction

05th February 2008
The country of Luxembourg was founded as a fortress by Sigefroid, Count of Ardennes back in 963AD, and since then the country is now home to one of Europe’s key financial and political centres, the wealthy city of Luxembourg. In terms of politics, L... Read >
Author: Liam Gerken

Sample some of the Finest Roman Architecture found anywhere in Lugo

01st November 2007
Northern Spain and Galicia particularly has long been an undiscovered jewel in the whole of the Spanish tourism industry and within that undiscovered jewel in particular we are going to take a look at Lugo. Overall of all of the autonomous regions of Spai... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan

Booking a Holiday, Tour or Vacation in Jordan

30th October 2007
In my capacity as the UK Director of Operations for One World Tours Limited, I am often asked about the destinations I have been to. I try to give a good opinion on those places and offer some helpful advice. Here then, are my top suggestions for sites to... Read >
Author: stuartcheese

Sample Some History as Well as Hospitality in Lugo

30th October 2007
With regards to the tourist industry within Spain, Northern Spain and in particular Galicia especially have been very much a hidden treasure and hidden within lies a further particular treasure called [[keyword]]. Of all of the autonomous regions of Spain... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan

Sample Some History in Coruna - The Pazo de Hermida

19th October 2007
As would be fit any major country in the western world, hotels in Galicia and Northern Spain are spacious, comfortable and clean. The categorisation for the hotels is awarded on a star system and these are allocated by the regional tourist authorities. Th... Read >
Author: StephenStewart

A Night in Galicia - Try the Pazo de Hermida

08th October 2007
Northern Spain and Galicia offer an exceptional variety of visitor accommodation. In this area you will find places to suit all types of budgets and even the most particular visitor is bound to find something to satisfy their particular needs. In this art... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan

Bikaner Travel Guide

10th June 2007
Bikaner was founded in 1488 by a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur named Rao Bhikaji. The city is encircled by high fortifications comprising a 7 km long wall which bounds the old city and has 5 entrances. All these were established in the 18th century... Read >
Author: Vinay

A brief history of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

28th March 2007
Despite Newcastle-Upon-Tyne being strongly associated with the industrial revolution of the 19th century, the Romans were the first to build in the area. Being at the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall, in 122 AD the Romans realised the importance of having ... Read >
Author: Susan Ashby

Saint Malo - a destination for all seasons

28th February 2007
Wonderful sea scenery, rocks, islets, ships, ports, towers and fortifications, these are the first images coming to mind when the name of Saint-Malo is mentioned. In this city of legend, each stone, each alley of the walled city testify of a glorious past... Read >
Author: Laurent Fabier

The Design Secrets of Medieval Castles

19th December 2006
The Design Secrets of Medieval Castles Medieval Castles were more than just large fortresses with massive stone walls. They were ingeniously designed fortifications that used many brilliant and creative ways to protect their inhabitants from attacking ... Read >
Author: Will Kalif

Family Vacations to Colonial Williamsburg

17th November 2006
If you are looking for a great family vacation spot that is both great fun and educational, then you may want to consider a trip to Colonial Williamsburg. With so much to see and do, there is bound to be something for everyone. Come see where America ... Read >
Author: Rich Herman

Bob and the Horrid Viking

08th November 2006
Travelling to Norway on an adventure holiday with huskies and snowmobiles through remote towns and Russian borders like some sort of secret agent 007 wana be, wasn’t what I had in mind when my wife said to me. “Guess what kind of holiday I booked?” ... Read >
Author: Bob Harding

Bouillon Tourist Information

15th September 2006
General summary of city: Bouillon is a city that is situated in the province of Luxembourg, in the western section of Belgium. A small city and part of the Neufchateau district, Bouillon has a relatively small population numbering just over 5,000 indivi... Read >
Author: Meredith Booney