29th
August
2007
By: Sonia Carstens
Tourism is a lucrative industry in all countries, and states have to do their best to convince people to come to their state and spend some time and money there. The advertising strategies often include exaggerations and the usual superlative experiences of their particular state. Whether in print or electronic media they vie with each other to attract the maximum number of tourists.
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posted in Travel & Leisure, US, Hiking, Northwest, Mountains, Outdoor, Fishing |
29th
August
2007
By: Leslie Wright
Eureka Springs, Arkansas is a place so unique that you just almost have to be there to describe it. Also known as “Little Switzerland”, Eureka Springs is nestled in the Ozark Valley, and winds and rolls itself in and around the hills of Northwestern Arkansas. From it’s historic houses and Victorian villages to it’s main attractions and nightlife, Eureka Springs is definitely still charming millions of visitors!
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posted in US, Getaway, Vacation, Southern Region, Romantic Getaway, weekend getaway, holiday, Theme Town |
29th
August
2007
by Orson Johnson
Chamonix, also known as Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, is a town in the Eastern part of France, sitting at the foot on Mount Blanc, and therefore a great attraction for those who enjoy winter sports. Chamonix is a very popular winter sports resort, reputedly having some of the best ski runs in the world. It was the site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924, and it has continued to be an inspiration to generations of dedicated skiers. In more recent decades, Chamonix has become a haven for all kinds of winter sports activity, once called ‘The death-sport capital of the world’. Chamonix boasts attractions for mountain climbers, extreme skiers, paragliders and snowboarders.
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posted in Europe, France, Hiking, Vacation, Mountains, Western-Europe, holiday |
29th
August
2007
by Louis Zhang
One thing visitors like you want to visit when you arrive in Shanghai is the old and historical monuments of Shanghai. This is what distinguishes Shanghai from any other metropole city in the world; it kept a big part of history with it. There are a couple of different places to visit and to help you maximise your time in Shanghai, I’ve come up with a top 5 of those places. Feel free to visit more if you have time!
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posted in Asia, East Asia, China |
