by james@holiday-velvet.com

The Belgian capital, Brussels is one of major attractions of Europe. Brussels is an important administrative, financial, cultural, commercial, and industrial center of Belgium. The de facto capital of the European Union, Brussels is often dubbed as the “Capital of Europe.” The city is also the political seat of NATO.

Brussels is a wonderful tourist destination. It is mainly your destination for majestic art, culture, and architecture; often dubbed as the “City of a 100 Museums.” Read the rest of this entry »

by james@holiday-velvet.com

The Catalonia capital and Spain’s largest city, Barcelona is your destination, if you art and architecture. Located in the comarca of Barcelonès, along the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, Barcelona is one the most popular vacation destinations in Europe.

The magnificent jewel of Mediterranean, Barcelona offers you a wide range of tourist attractions including beautiful sites, architecture, museums & art galleries, parks, beaches, etc. The best way to relish the beauty of Barcelona is enjoying the city by foot; you can experience real Barcelona by walking.
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by Wendy Mitchell

If you’re looking for a vacation offering something different, here are a few unexpected ideas likely to make memories for a lifetime.

• A culinary vacation–something unique to combine passions of food, wine and traveling. Consider a cooking class in Napa or immerse yourself in the wines of Argentina. Perfect for foodies.

• Be kind to the environment with an eco-friendly vacation. Take a safari to see the wilderness of Africa, visit the ancient Mayan ruins or go fly-fishing in Western streams.

• Make a splash. Stay cool and have fun by taking everyone to a waterpark. Check out the Wisconsin Dells–the self-proclaimed Waterpark Capital of the World.
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by Lee Smith

Benidorm is a major city lying along the Costa Blanca, about 45 km north of Alicante, in Valencia, Spain. Home to over 65,000 people, it is the fifth most populous town in the Alicante province. However, outside of Spain, the popularity of Benidorm is borne out of the fact that it is one among the much sought after tourist resorts along the Mediterranean coast. Despite its modern look and feel, the city is synonymous with night life and beaches, and a popular vacation hotspot. The mild weather is another factor that attracts lots of tourists to Benidorm.
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