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Jul03

Raffles Resort Canouan


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Raffles Resort Canouan Island is located on Canouan Island in the heart of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean. The island is 40 minutes flight from Barbados. The island’s 3 square miles are dotted with lush green rolling hills, secluded white sand beaches and one of the world’s largest coral reefs, which is home to an amazing array of fish and corrals, which offer excellent snorkeling and scuba diving.
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Jul03

Crown Jewels of the Western Indian Ocean

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Mozambique has huge variety of natural attractions including string of sub-tropical islands, coral lagoons, spectacular beaches, 2500 km coastline and etc. Now we’re meeting with the Bazaruto Archipelago which is one of the most popular destinations in Mozambique.
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Jul03

The European capital of culture

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The largest of the Baltic Country – Lithuania, is one of Eastern Europe’s gems. The oldest part of the Lithuanian capital is charming mix of Baroque, Gothic, Renaissance, and post-modern buildings. Vilnius Old Town is the unique creation of splendid views and various cultures and traditions. It offers a huge range of hotels, excellent restaurants and entertainment to choose from. There are over 900 culture’s events for 2009. If it is nightlife you are after, there are plenty of trendy clubs where you can party till dawn. You can be assured that there is something for everyone.
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Jul02

Palace of the Cannon Gate

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The Topkapi Palace is one of the most popular sights in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 1453 on top of a hill, it offers a overlooking views of the Bosphorus, Golden Horn and Sea of Marmara. This palace was inhabited by sultans until the 19th century. Today it’s a world-class museum displaying accumulated treasures of the sultans.
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Jul02

Provincetown, Mass.

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The town is somewhat isolated, but easy accessible by ferry from Boston. Provincetown is may be one of the most liberal places on the face of the earth, hospitable to gays and lesbians. In later years the gay community turned this spot into the hottest gay vacation destination. Many people visit the town for its world-famous parties. The clubs close at 1am but it’s not the end of the night… The main waterfront street has a nonstop carnival atmosphere.
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Jul02

Grandfather mountain


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Grandfather Mountain is a mountain near Linville, North, U.S.A.  It is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is a truly rustic and fun adventure, at 5,964 feet above sea level. At the top enjoy 360° panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The view above is of an old man with a long beard lying down.
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Jul02

Botswana Holiday

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okavango deltaThis is one of most pristine natural regions of the world. Eagle Island Camp is hidden from the world, deep within Okavango Delta, Botswana. The area offers a myriad waterways, vast flood plains and birdlife and mammal sightings. As one of the world’s premier bird-watching locations, Eagle Island Camp is the place of your nature experience. There are 11 luxury tents, and 1 private suite, all luxuriously appointed. Each of them has spacious wooden decks overlooking the lagoon. Furnished with easy chairs and a hammock, they’re offering great views over the surrounding floodplains. 
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Jul01

More Jamaica

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Known also as the Niagara of the Caribbean, it’s undoubtedly the most popular tourist attraction in Jamaica. Located in Ocho Rios, Dunn’s River Falls is a dramatic 600-feet drop of cascading water it’s one of national treasures in the island. They attract thousands of visitors every year for ….. a climbing….
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Jul01

Biltmore house – “America’s Largest Home”

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Biltmore House is a spectacular style mansion near Asheville, North Carolina, built by George Washington Vanderbilt .1895.  Biltmore House is the largest privately owned home in the United States at 175,000 square feet.
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Jul01

Can you sleep in a wine cask of good French wine?

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It is “De Vrouwe van Stavoren Hotel” in the Netherlands. The hotel converted four of the giant old wine casks into four modest two-person rooms. This must be a great experience no matter if you love French wines or not. Once filled with 14,500 liters of Beaujolais wine from the French chateau today they’re transformed into rooms with standard facilities. All the hotel rooms are well-equipped, most with en-suite bathroom and shower, television, etc. The room will cost you from €74 to €119 a night.
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