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A Tourist Guide To Munich Munich is the third largest city in Germany and is the capital of the State of Bavaria. The city is renowned worldwide for its famous annual beer festival named the Oktoberfest. The Isar River cuts though the city and contains most of the attractions on its left bank. Travelling There Flying is easy as the Franz-Josef-Strauss Airport connects Munich with many other European destinations. The journey to the city centre is approximately forty minutes and can be made by... A Tourist Guide To Whistler Whistler has possibly the best ski resort in the world with extensive terrain, good snow, and a renowned party nightlife. Whistler is a region in British Columbia, Canada. The ski resort is located in the valley between the two mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb. Whistler is proud to be scheduled as the host of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Travelling There Flying there is probably the best choice. The closest international airport to the resort is Vancouver. Regul... A Tourist Guide To Toronto Although not the capital of the county, Toronto is the largest city in Canada. It has the world’s tallest tower, great theme parks and a beautiful harbour precinct on the shores of Lake Ontario. It is becoming increasingly more popular as a tourist destination. Travelling there Generally people arrive to this area of eastern Canada in two ways. The first is to arrive at the Toronto Pearson International airport that is extremely busy and receives lights from worldwi... A Tourist Guide To Tenerife Tenerife is the largest of the seven Spanish Canary Islands. The island is an extremely popular tourist destination partly because of its year round high temperatures and sunny weather. Tenerife has it all from stunning beaches, historical buildings and small fishing bays to impressive volcanoes and a perfect climate. Resorts and Accommodation There are a number of popular resorts on the island, the most popular being Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz, Playa Paraiso, Los Gi... A Tourist Guide To Stockholm Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden. It is renowned for being one of the most attractive cities in Europe, largely due to its location that spreads over a number of islands. Generally, tourists visit the city to enjoy its laid-back atmosphere and its impressive museums and historical buildings. Travelling to Stockholm It is simple and usually cheap to fly to Stockholm from within Europe. Their airport receives flights from airports all over Europe and operates a ... A Tourist Guide To Rome Rome is the capital city of Italy and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is ridded with fabulous architecture, historic attractions and small cobblestone streets. Its many famous landmarks including the magnificent Colosseum will make your stay in the city one that will be remembered for life. Traveling There Flying is an easy option as Rome has its own airport (Leonardo da Vinci Airport) that receives flights from many other worldwide international airpor... A Tourist Guide To Puerto Banus Puerto Banus is a marina that is located on the Costa del Sol, Spain. It is close to the resort of Marbella and is a popular tourist holiday destination. The area boasts some beautiful beaches and fashionable shopping areas. The scenery is magnificent with a mountainous landscape in the background of this burgeoning and stylish resort. Travelling There Flying to Puerto Banus is the easiest travel option despite the lengthy two hour transfer time from Malaga Internati... A Tourist Guide To Provence Provence is a region on the Mediterranean coast in southern France, next to the Italian border. The area is very popular with tourist both international and French because of its location and close distance to the French Riviera. The architecture and history of the region is of great interest to many and Aix-en-Provence, Arles and Avignon are regularly visited for such reasons. Travelling to Provence The regions local airport (Avignon Airport) deals with domestic and Euro... A Tourist Guide To Prague Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and is located on the Vltava River in central Bohemia. In recent years the city has grown very popular among tourists. It is an affordable holiday destination for people of all ages and is characterized with a romantic, medieval and historic appeal. Travelling to Prague Flying is easy as the local Ruzyne Airport is international and deals with flights from all over the world. Other options of getting to Prague include trains a... A Travel Guide To Paris Paris is France’s capital city and is located in the north of the country on the River Seine. The city is known for its romantic charm and atmosphere with gorgeous outdoor cafés, the scent of freshly baked croissants filling the area and stunning residents that are clothed in the most stylish fashions. Paris has a great history that is felt when within the city. The city also possesses amazing architecture, style and atmosphere that make being there a pleasurable experienc... A Tourist Guide To Normandy The region of Normandy is located in Northern France. The area has an important historic past in that in 1944, it was where thousands of soldiers came on D-Day. It is a popular tourist location not only for the history but also for the rugged natural beauty of the Normandy coast and traditional French feel. History of Normandy Normandy has a very impressive history linked to the war. On June 6, 1944, thousands of D-Day soldiers roamed the beaches of Normandy and battled t... A Tourist Guide To New York New York City New York is one of the most famous and popular cities in the world today. It is also referred to as the ‘Big Apple’. The city stands tall with its many impressive skyscrapers and statues. It has a unique fast paced atmosphere that shouldn’t be missed. Travelling to New York If you are travelling from outside the USA then flying is definitely the best option in terms of getting there. The city has three main airports named John F Kennedy Airport, La Guar... A Tourist Guide To New England New England is a beautiful part of the USA with both rural and urban areas. The region has a vast history that can be seen and felt within its traditional villages and impressive metropolis areas. The areas beaches are natural and rugged in appearance and the architecture portrays the revolutionary history. New England is comprised of the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Travelling There Flying is an easy option as Bo... A Tourist Guide To Menorca Menorca is part of the Spanish Balearic Islands. This group of islands are renowned for they’re natural beauty and warm Mediterranean climate, and Menorca is not short of any of it. Menorca has a vast historical and cultural interest and is a popular beach resort holiday choice usually for couples and families wanting a peaceful break. Travelling There By far the most common way of travelling to Menorca is by air to its International airport. Flights arrive at the airpo... A Tourist Guide To The Italian Lakes The classic holiday would be a beach resort or skiing package. However, for those looking for something a bit different, why not try the Lake District in Northern Italy. The lakes of Como, Maggiore and Garda are renowned for their outstanding natural beauty and incredible scenery. There are plenty of historic towns scattered along the shores of the lakes. All are characteristic of the area with shuttered ochre houses, cobble streets and small churches. Travelling There... Tourist Guide To Gran Canaria Gran Canaria Gran Canaria is one of the Canary Islands and a popular holiday destination. The Canaries are a small group of Spanish Islands located in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 200km off the Northwest coast of Africa. Gran Canaria is a volcanic island with very dramatic and unique scenery. The Canaries are a popular winter holiday choice for Europeans due to the year round warm temperatures and frequent sunny days. A Short History of Gran Canaria After many c... The Visitors Guide To Dublin Dublin is the capital city of Ireland and is located on the East coast. It is renowned for its Irish tradition and the friendly atmosphere that is created by the locals. Despite being the biggest city in Ireland, it is relatively compact and can be seen on foot. Dublin History Hundreds of years ago Dublin was a trading point for slaves and silver. At the time it was controlled by the Viking military. Years later in 1169, the city was taken over by the Normans. After a sho... The Complete Tourist Guide To Cornwall Cornwall is probably the most popular UK tourist destination as each year thousands of people head to the southwest. They travel in seek of the stunning beaches and coastline, the small fishing villages, the historic mines and last but not least, the world class surf. How to Get There Generally, visitors travel to Cornwall by car, bus or rail. However, there is a small airport in Newquay that offers connecting flights to Manchester and London’s Gatwick and Stansted Airpor... A Travel Guide For Cologne Cologne is the four most populated cities in Germany. These days the city is a beautiful cultured destination with great leisure facilities, pubs and shops. However, during WWII, Cologne was heavily bombed and damaged. After years of restoration work it has been rebuilt to portray the wonderful historic Roman city it use to be. Travelling to Cologne Flying is the recommended choice of transport as the city has Köln/Bonn Konrad Adenauer Airport located 10km from the centre... The Barcelona Travel Guide The Barcelona Travel Guide Barcelona is one of the most popular visited cities in Europe with its own unique character and culture. The city is very much alive and offers an array of entertainment from cultured museums, dining in the night, quality beaches, and the Catalan interests. Traveling to Barcelona Flying there is easy as the large international airport is only 14kms to the west of the city. Taxis, train and buses are other less popular options. Brief His...

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