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Archive for April, 2008

Apr 18 2008

There Is Such A Thing As A Fun Spain Cycling Holiday

Published by Author under Spain

When you think of a Spanish holiday, you probably think of traveling by horseback or a train.  But cycling is very popular in all European countries and is environmentally friendly.  A Spain cycling holiday gives you the chance to really see the country, meet people quietly and travel at your own pace.  You can find [...]

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Apr 17 2008

Sydney Aquarium

Published by Author under Sydney

Located on the eastern side of Darling Harbor, the Sydney Aquarium displays more than 650 species in a unique setting. Even discounting the extraordinary views outside, the more than 6,000 individuals aquatic creatures are housed in unusual style. Many are visible through the walls of large glass tunnels and some of the tunnels even have [...]

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Apr 16 2008

Camping On Spain Beaches: Travel Fun

Published by Author under Spain

When you think of Spain, you might think of bullfights, the opera Carmen and spectacular food.  But Spain is renowned in Europe for its magnificent beaches, which bring in the tourists and locals alike.  Although you could restrict your Spain beach travel to public beaches and travel back and forth to a hotel room, why [...]

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Apr 15 2008

Sydney - Historic Houses

Published by Author under Sydney

Whether your taste runs to the modernist or whether you prefer classical, Sydney’s Historic Houses Trust has a sample that will enlighten and entertain.
Elizabeth Farm
Elizabeth Farm contains Australia’s oldest building. Begun in 1793, it was the home of John and Elizabeth Macarthur, early sheep farmers. The farm was the birthplace of the now world-renowned Australian [...]

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Apr 14 2008

Take That Dream Holiday In Spain

Published by Author under Madrid, Spain

Spain is a country that is located in Europe. It is a country that is full of culture and traditions. It is a nice place for anyone who wants to take a holiday in Spain. When planning your holiday in Spain, one should consider visiting some of Spain’s most beautiful cities. There are so many [...]

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Apr 13 2008

Sydney - Australian National Maritime Museum

Published by Author under Sydney

As the natives say, the ANMM is chock-a-block full of things to see and do, all relating to Australia’s relationship with the sea. The contents are no big surprise, considering that 90% of the descendants of European ancestry that settled this island live within about 60km of the shore.
The structure is reminiscent of a lowered, [...]

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Apr 12 2008

Holiday Home in Spain: Buy or Rent?

Published by Author under Retirement Travel, Spain

With progressive politics, warm weather, and pleasant people, many people look forward to spending a substantial portion of the year in Spain.  Spain has the sophistication of the rest of Europe, with comparatively lower costs to live than Switzerland, France or Germany.  And with Spanish such a common language in the US, many visitors find [...]

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Apr 11 2008

San Francisco - Union Square

Published by Author under San Francisco

San Francisco is a tourist’s delight for those seeking a mixture of old and new. One of the best examples of that contrast is Union Square.
Built in 1847, the square was designated from the outset as a public plaza. A $25 million renovation, completed in 2002, has brought the area to its current high point.
The [...]

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Apr 09 2008

San Francisco - The Science and Nature Experience

Published by Author under San Francisco

EXPLORATORIUM
Founded by Frank Oppenheimer, the brother of J. Robert Oppenheimer and himself a physicist, the Exploratorium contains over 650 exhibits that can’t be properly described - they have to be experienced.
Almost all are interactive and hands-on. There’s the Tactile Dome, where you make your way along a dark maze entirely by feeling the walls made [...]

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Apr 08 2008

Cheap Spain Travel Packages – Bad Idea

Published by Author under Spain

You just signed up for your dream vacation, one of the cheapest cheap Spain travel packages you could find.  You get to your hotel room and find a rat infested dive in the worst part of Madrid, not your ideal situation and certainly not what you thought you were getting when you first started looking [...]

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