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Ottawa,
Canada - Canadian capital city Ottawa
has been described as one of the most beautiful capitals in the world.
Less than an hour's drive from
the American border, Ottawa enjoys the attributes
of a major centre for the visual and performing arts, as well as other
big city attractions. Ottawa has the charm of a European
town filled with monuments and ceremonies.
Quebec
City, Canada - The gorgeous
capital of Quebec, Quebec City is truly one of
the most beautiful
cities in Canada and a "must see" for any traveler to Canada. This old
fortified city bustling with activity and culture is brimming with
romance and joie-de-vivre.
London,
United Kingdom - Visit
London, one of the world's foremost global cities and the largest
financial centre alongside New York City. This georgeous city is the
capital of the United Kingdom and it has been an influential city for
two millennia. London history goes back to its founding by the Romans
and the city's core, the ancient City of London, still retains its
limited medieval boundaries.
Cologne,
Germany - Cologne
(German: Köln) is Germany's fourth-largest city (after Berlin,
Hamburg and Munich), and is the largest city both in the German Federal
State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan
Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than ten
million inhabitants.
Paris,
France - Paris
is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with
45 million tourists every year in the Paris Region, 60% of whom
are foreign visitors.There are numerous iconic landmarks among its many
attractions, along with world-famous institutions and popular parks.
Zagreb-
Croatia - This beautiful Croatian capital is an old Central
European city and the largest city
in Croatia. It lies at the bottom of Mount
Medvednica and along the banks of the River
Sava. For centuries it
has been a focal point of culture and science, and now this charming
city
is the hub of the business, academic, cultural, artistic and sporting
worlds
in Croatia. Zagreb owes most of its beauty and charm
to the periods of Baroque, Classicism and Secession when its population
was less than one tenth of what it is today.
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RELATED LINKS |
Vienna
- Great Vienna tourist info and city guide by the Vienna Tourist Board.
Moscow
Guide -
The official tourist guide of the Moscow Government
Washington
DC - Great directory of information on U.S. capital city.<>
New
York Today -
Great guide to New York City and surrounding areas, for natives and
tourists.
I
Love New York - New York is one of the most popular
destinations for visitors from across the country and around the world.
Experience
the world of wonder that awaits you in New York State.
New
York City - Another excellent guide to New York City.
Visit
Ottava - Canada - Nestled
on the banks of the majestic Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa
is one of the most beautiful G8 capitals in the world. A thriving
international technology and business centre and world class tourism
and convention destination, Ottawa is also rich in culture and heritage
with its many national institutions, parklands, waterways and historic
architecture.
Visit
Edmonton, Alberta Canada - Edmonton is nestled between two of
Canada's national parks. Just a
four-hour drive away is Jasper National Park and all the splendor of
the Canadian
Rockies. Also nearby is Elk Island National Park, a verdant nature
preserve
that is home to abundant wildlife.
Sydney
Online - Getting Around, Places of Interest, Accommodation,
Olympics,
and much more.
Tokyo
Q - Visual travel guide to Japan's busy capital city. Great
guide
to hotels, restaurants, shows, clubs, and interesting places to see.
City
Search - Find
where to go, what to do, how to get things done in your city...
City
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Complete travel and information guides to Las Vegas, Disney World, and
other major destinations.
Time
Out -
Takes you straight to the action with city guides to the world's top 33
cities. We review thousands of the best restaurants, clubs and bars,
assess
the hotels and show you the finest sights and shows. Wherever you're
going,
we have the lowdown on this month's hottest events.
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Daytrips
Germany - Now in its sixth edition, Daytrips Germany has
long been a favorite
guidebook for adventurous travelers who prefer to make their own tours.
Each of the 60 one-day adventures is complete with a do-it-yourself
walking tour, a map, full travel directions, time and weather
considerations, restaurant suggestions, background information, and
concise descriptions of all worthwhile sights.
Pauline
Frommer's Paris Travel Guide
This travel guide helps you to get the most for your money
with minimum difficulties and a fresh spin on budget travel, showing
you not only how to spend
less in Paris, but how to see it in a more authentic way, without
sacrificing comfort for savings. Cozy, restful accommodations: Instead
of spending hundreds of dollars a
night for a chain hotel, why not spend $500 per week to rent a sunny
apartment on lovely Ile St. Louis (p. 28), or get to know some real
Parisians by staying in a hosted apartment for $85 per night? Discover
savvy locals dine, such as Le Rendez-Vous du Marché, where for a
mere $9 you can enjoy three courses! Get in-depth coverage of Paris's
iconic sights and the gems most visitors miss, plus fascinating
self-guided walking tours. Attend a cooking class in Paris with a top
chef (p. 199),argue
philosophy at a weekly café philos (p. 210), jitterbug on the
banks of
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open to all (p. 208).
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