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Spain is a country crisscrossed with Mountain ranges, and nearly surrounded by water. A country where you can be swimming or sailing in the Mediterranean, and an hour later skiing or hiking the high snow capped mountains. It has an extraordinary heritage of history, art and culture. Historically it has been a melting pot - and this is the legacy that has created a unique and stunning culture. Basques, Iberians, Celts, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Moors, Christians have all at one time make it their own. All have left a part of their culture to be intertwined into the new... The Result is a country filled with passion, art, flamenco, bullfighting, splashes of Moorish Africa, fiestas, culinary delights, fiercely patriotic regions,  and much more...

This is an island in the sense that it is surrounded by water. It sits snugly in Newport harbor and is full of small houses starting around $500.000 and going up in the millions as a small percentage of them are on the water. It's fun to walk up and down the main street and look at the stuff in the shop windows. You can buy a frozen banana with nuts there if you like. The island is located at the west end of Jamboree Road off the 405 or 73 freeways. When you get in town, if you go to the second stop sign and turn right. Then go down about a half a mile and turn left where it says 'Balboa ferry'. If you never drove your car on a boat this is the time. It's around $2.00 for the driver and car then $1.00 for each walk on. You can take your bike across also. On the other side is a fun zone with a merry-go-round, lots of food and things for the kids. There are boat charters and boat rentals also. It's fun to take the island cruise and learn where all the movie stars live plus many famous people. Prior to getting on the ferry on the island side try the hamburger place right on the corner. It's old fashion good. Then you can walk south (provided you can find a parking place) and sit on the public pier and eat. The public pier is blue with a small sign denoting public. It's the only place you will find that is on the water that's not private

To draw visitors, zoos count on gentle giraffes rolling out their long tongues to grasp treats, stingrays gliding through a pool to be petted and the playful tussling of tiger cubs. This year they're also getting help from the recession.
Zoos in cities including Cincinnati, St. Louis, Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo., and Memphis, Tenn., report higher attendance as consumers look for affordable entertainment closer to home.
"We are trying to be more careful in our spending, and this is a great way to do that and be with family," said Noelle Bragg, 42, of Springboro, about 35 miles from Cincinnati. "Gas prices are rising again, and we don't have to drive far to have a really good time."
Bragg, her son and nephew had just finished feeding a giraffe at the Cincinnati Zoo.
More than 58 percent of 120 members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums responding to an April survey reported attendance increases year-over-year.

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Saint Bartholomeus' Cathedral, Saint Paul’s Church, Roemer, Hauptwache, Zeil, Schirn Art Gallery, Stadel, Old Opera House
 
Officially known as ‘Frankfurt Am Main’, Frankfurt is the fifth largest city in Germany. Situated at the banks of River Main, it is the finance and transportation center of Germany. Frankfurt International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, while Frankfurt Terminal Station is one of the largest terminal stations in Europe. Moreover, Frankfurt is the only German city to be listed as one of the ten Alpha world cities. The city is simply referred to as Frankfurt by the English speakers, while the Germans refer it by its full name to distinguish it from Frankfurt (Oder), located in Brandenburg. Frankfurt is also known as a cultural hub of Germany, owing to the presence of many historical tourist attractions. Read on to know about the places to see and things to do in Frankfurt.Main Sights
Some of the most intriguing and main sights of Frankfurt include Saint Bartholomeus' Cathedral, which is a Gothic architecture built between 14th and 15th centuries. It is the main church of Frankfurt and has been called ‘The Church’ by the people of the city since 18th century.

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Alhambra Palace, Palace of Charles V, the Granada Cathedral, Granada Charterhouse, Archeological Museum of Granada, Museum of Fine Arts
 
Granada is the capital of the province of Granada, located in the autonomous region of Andalusia, Spain.The ancient city is situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, Beiro, Darro and Genil. It is a tourist hot spot, mainly due to the presence of Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, often referred to as the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian historical legacy. Granada is also well known as a student’s city, owing to the presence of the prestigious University of Granada. Apart from this, tourists can also enjoy a thriving nightlife here. Thus, there are many places to see and things to do in the city. To know more, read on.

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Located between Amsterdam and Den Hague, the tulip region of western Holland is at its most brilliant during from late March through mid May. Lisse is the unofficial capital of all spring festivities, as well as home of the renowned Keukenhof gardens.

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The D-day beaches of Normandy offer stunning beauty and awe-inspiring stories of courage. On 6th June 1944, the greatest invasion force in history gathered on the south coast of England and set sail for Northern France on what General Eisenhower called the “Great Crusade” to liberate Europe from the Nazis.

D-Day was to be one of the most important days of World War 2, and turned the tide in favour of the Allied forces. The northern coastline of towering cliffs and glorious beaches remain the scars of the historic campaign.

Undoubtedly one of the best in Europe, the Carnival in Madeira is a guarantee for endless fun and entertainment!Traditionally there are two Carnival parades in Madeira, which are very different from each other. The most important one, the allegoric parade, which takes place always on the Saturday of the Carnival weekend, is the more sophisticated one and needs a great deal of commitment and organisation from all the groups and the people involved. Numerous Samba groups with thousands of participants in magnificent and colourful costumes dance to electrifying Samba music through the streets of Funchal, spreading an ambiance evoking the Carnival of Rio.

The second parade, called ‘trapalhão’, traditionally floods the streets of the city centre with thrilling joy on ‘Mardi gras’ (Tuesday ending the Carnival period). In this parade everybody can take part and the – sometimes quite daring – costumes and depicted caricatures are left to the participants’ own imagination.Both parades have a defined itinerary in the city centre and end at the Municipal Square where more entertainment with live music and costume competitions is provided.At least one month before the Carnival peak time the best-known and established Carnival groups visit the hotels and entertain the guests with dance and music performances

Every winter, the heart of Brussels beats to the rhythm of Winter Wonders, featuring a magical decor, superb Christmas market, illuminated Big Wheel, roundabouts, street activities and of course the famous skating rink.

The ‘most beautiful theatre in the world’ glows at this period of the year. Under the wings of Electrabel the Grand Place will be transformed through the magic of sound & light.Back to the roots, traditions, childhood, sincere wandering ... a magical world of poetry and symbols: the Electrabel Nights. Hailed ‘Europe’s most original Christmas market’ by British tour operators, the Christmas market made up of 240 wooden chalets, is situated around the Bourse (Stock Exchange), Place Sainte Catherine and the Fishmarket. Whichever chalets you visit you will find plenty of Christmas goodies, handicrafts and various seasonal gastronomic delights.