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Aug17

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa

The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has been called one of the most spectacular resorts in the world. Mysterious and magical! The Hyatt Regency Maui also has wonderful shops and beautiful artwork. Outdoors, 75,000 square feet of function space offers moods to suit any occasion. The Hyatt Regency is a 40 minutes drive from the main airport at Kahului, Maui.
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Aug17

Fakaofo Atoll, Tokelau

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Official Name Tokelau (New Zealand dependent territory)
Languages Tokelauan, English
Official Currency New Zealand Dollar
Religions Congregational, Catholic, others
Population 1,300
Latitude/Longitude 171° 15′ West, 9° 25′ South
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Aug17

Sorrento, Italy

Sorrento is a small town wonderfully located over steep cliffs that offers a fantastic view over the magnificent Amalfi coastline. Thousands of visitors every year choose it as a destination for their holidays. An enchanting town offers its visitors numerous attractions, which are natural, historical and wine-gastronomically. The summit of the peninsula of Sorrento is only about 5 km away from Capri, which can be easily reached from the Harbor Marina Piccola.
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Aug17

Poland’s first capital

The rich architecture and significant historical importance of the Poznan city are good reason to fun trip for people from all walks of life. Poznan is the second main centre of the first Polish state that emerged here in the Middle Ages. With a strategic position on the Berlin – Moscow train line, one of the most beautiful cities north of the Alps – Poznan will be for many their first experience of Poland. It has a stunning central square, thriving night-life, fascinating museums and many attractions in the surrounding area.
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Aug17

Glastonbury

 

Glastonbury, a town in the south-west of England, is a magical and mysterious place. There are many legends and myths about it. A large number of people believe that one of the followers of Jesus Christ, a man called Joseph of Arimathea, brought the Holy Grail (the cup that Christ used at the Last Supper) to England, and buried it at Glastonbury. They also say that he built the first church in England in Glastonbury. Archaelogical research shows that there may have been an early Christian church in the town.
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Aug17

County Cork

In 2005, the city of Cork became the second Irish town (after Dublin) to become a European Capital of Culture. Visitors in search of culture can see the sculptures in the Crawfors Gallery, go to a concert at the Opera House, take part in the Jazz and Blues festival, or simply find a bar in one of the historic streets and listen to some traditional Irish music. The most famous tourist attraction , however, is the Blarney Stone (just outside Cork). According to tradition, people who kiss the stone will become talkative and eloquent.


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Aug17

Discover the best of Ireland in a day

We’ve put together an unbeatable selection of one-day excursions from Dublin. Those of you who’ve had enough of sightseeing will love this action-packed day. In the morning, you can experience the thrills of rock climbing under the guidance of an experienced instructor. After lunch, there’s  sea-kayaking in Dublin Bay. To round the day off, there’s a visit to the National Aquatic Center, Europe’s largest indoor waterworld. Or if you’ve had enough of watersports, the guide will take you for a pony ride along the sandy beaches of the Bay.
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Aug16

Our top two resorts in Jamaica

Negril
With eleven kilometers of beautiful white beaches, Negril is a very cosmopolitan resort, but manages to keep a laid-back atmosohere. Negril’s beach has been rated as one of the top ten beaches in the world by many travel magazines. Pristine miles of sand, comprehensive watersports facilities, open-air dancing to first-rate live music and the best sunsets on the island are all on offer. It is ideal for a range of watersports and in the evenings you can dance to reggae in the lively clubs ot join one of the crowded beach parties. Exotic, fun an completely unforgettable.


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Aug16

The Jagannath Temple in Puri,India

The Jagannath Temple in Puri in India is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath (Krishna) and located in the coastal town of Puri in the state of Orissa, India. The name Jagannath means Lord of the Universe,it comes from the Sanskrit words Jagat (Universe) and Nath (Lord of). Every year there is a festival called Ratha Yatra , in which the three main temple deities are hauled on huge and elaborately decorated chariots
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Aug16

The Gorges of the Duraton River

Situated in the province of Segovia, just over an hour from Madrid, you can find an incredible landscape: the Gorges of the Duraton River Nature Reserve. Over thousands of years, the river has carved out an incredible canyon, creating a unique setting made up of sharp curves, huge cliffs and rock formations. The water of the river drops of over 100 metres in a canyon at some points.
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