13th
December
2007
by: Nancy Eben
Kyoto, the seventh largest city of Japan with a population of nearly 1.4 million people was at one time Japan’s capital as well as the Emperors residence for the period 794 to 1868. Kyoto had to bear the brunt of destruction several times over as a result of many wars and fires. However, at the time of the air raids during the Second World War it was spared being targeted due to its historic value. It is due to this fact the city still has a countless number of priceless structures such as temples, shrines and other buildings surviving today. These hold a lot of importance as far as the city’s contribution towards the country’s tourism industry is concerned.
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posted in Exotic Location, Asia, East Asia, Japan |
13th
December
2007
by Michael Zurakhinsky
Brazil is world renowned for its beaches. With a coastline of 4,578 miles and beautiful weather nearly year-round, it’s not surprising that the small town of Buzios near Rio de Janeiro is a phenomenal beachside destination. Buzios sits on a peninsula of twenty-two sparkling beaches where any day of the week you’ll see beautiful people basking in the sun at popular spots or relaxing in the tranquil atmosphere at one of the peninsula’s more secluded beaches.
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posted in South America, Beach, Vacation, Coast, Destination, holiday, Winter Getaway, Brazil |
13th
December
2007
by julied
Before you go ahead and book your skiing vacation there are a number of points to take into consideration about accommodation that may just save you a little money, which leaves you more cash for the après ski!
One of the big complaints about skiing is the cost to participate in the sport. Accommodations are normally one of the greatest expenses and one that can be controlled. Here are three tips that you can put to use this winter to reduce the cost of bedding down for the night.
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posted in Travel Tips, Skiing, Vacation, holiday |
13th
December
2007
by: trycmcw
As the world becomes more and more overcrowded and cities of concrete have evolved to become our natural habitat, the eco-tourism industry has exploded. Eco tourism is a form of tourism focused around natural activities such as scuba diving, rock climbing, and horseback riding.
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posted in Caribbean, Mexico, Getaway, Vacation, holiday |
