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Aug02
Published by Asya in Cities, Cuba, Hotels, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, South America, Swimming, Urban Tourism
Havana is probably the most exciting city in Latin America managing to be both seedy and stylish. In the heart of the legendary and historical centre of Havana, surrounded of numerous famous monuments, shopping areas, night clubs, museums, cafes, the luxurious Hotel NH Parque Central is located. Hotel Parque Central is a luxury five star hotel situated close to famous buildings such as the Asturian Center, the National Museum of Fine Arts, The Capitol and the Garcia Lorca Theater, known by their excellent ballet presentations.
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Feb26
Published by Asya in Chillin, Cuba, Cultural, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories, Walking
Havana’s Hotel Saratoga is an eclectic building with neoclassical features, situated on one of the main streets in the Cuban capital.
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Jan05
Published by Asya in Chillin, Surfing, Swimming, United States of America, Villas, Walking, Windsurfing
Pacific View is a private luxury vacation house. It is located in West Maui and offers amazing views of Maui sunsets, surounding Islands and the Pacific Ocean.
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Oct04
Published by Asya in Cruise, Cultural, History, Photos, Relaxing, Sailing, Shopping, South America, Swimming, Travel Stories, UNESCO, Urban Tourism, Walking
Like Havana and San Juan, Willemstad is a typical port town. A chief town of Curacao and the Netherlands Antilles, is one of the world’s richest cities in culture and diversity. It has a population of 135,000, comprising 55 nationalities. Located on the southern coast of Curacao in the Caribbean Sea, historic Willemstad earns the UNESCO hallmark of World Heritage City in December 1997.
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Sep07
Published by Asya in Arts, Central America, Cuba, Cultural, History, Monuments, Museums, Photos, UNESCO, Urban Tourism, Walking
Founded by Diego Velazquez in the early 16th century Trinidad had its days of prosperity in 18th and 19th centuries thanks to the sugar trade. Marvellous buildings, palaces and churches … The city has been declared by the UNESCO Humanitarian Culture, thanks to its colonial architectural and its historic heritage.
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Jul19
Published by Asya in Arts, Cities, Cuba, Cultural, History, Monuments, Praying, South America, Urban Tourism
For about 100 years it kept Columbus body in Cuban mahogany wood tomb, then it was off to Sevilla with the mahogany wood tomb and all. It has been special for all Cubans ever since the day it was built, even today it a beacon of hope and a time that it was grand. A must see for any visitor to Havana.
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Jul19
Published by Asya in Arts, Chillin, Cities, Cuba, Cultural, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, South America, Urban Tourism, Walking
If Hemingway loved it, there’s gotta be something about Havana – and there’s plenty. This delightful, wicked, cosmopolitan city is a cultural powerhouse, renowned for its musicality, mojitos and proud intellectualism. Get behind the wheel and cruise through Havana Vieja, puffing on a Cohiba and marvelling at a city on the verge of international stardom.
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Mar17
Published by misha in Adventure, Central America, Cuba, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Swimming, Travel Stories
Just on two-hour drive from Havana, gets you to Palma Rubia, a central point for the Archipelago de los Colorados, a cluster of small islands facing Florida, covered by lush greenery of tropical mangroves and bordered by sugar-white, soft-sand beaches. The most impressive retreat among these is Cayo Levisa. There is nowhere to stay except your own tent or twenty little bungalows, dotted among the pine trees and right on the beach. Photo by: Kristin Lyseggen
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Dec14
Published by misha in Arts, Cities, Cultural, History, North America, Photos, Sightseeings, United States of America, Urban Tourism
The Bacardi Building is one of Havana‘s principal landmarks, standing on the western edge of the city’s historical center. Its architect originally won the international competition for its construction with a Neo-Renaissance proposal, but after visiting the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris he completely reworked his design into an extravaganza of Art Deco style. The facade of the twelve-story building is lavishly decorated with red Bavarian granite. The upper part of the building is faced with glazed terra-cotta reliefs of geometric patterns, flowers and female nudes. Photo by: Almonddew
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Aug27
Published by iv in Fitness&Gym, Golf, Oceania, Relaxing, Resorts, Scuba Diving, Shopping, Snorkeling, Spa, Swimming
The famous Seven Mile Beach,The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa is in the heart of Grand Cayman. The Resort is a 4- star hotel built in 2005. With easy access to Grand Cayman’s best attractions, including scuba diving, shopping and golf.
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