Woven with wild greenery and Gaelic legends, the Emerald Isle is one of Europe’s most prized jewels. Rugged Atlantic beaches and mystery-shrouded sites rub shoulders with the cosmopolitan cities of Belfast and Dublin, where literary history and warm Irish hospitality are always in abundance.
Known as the Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park encompasses more than one million acres of terrain. Explore glacial-carved mountain peaks and valleys, cascading waterfalls and the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, which runs through the heart of the park and crests the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. The park is open year-round and offers sightseeing, wildlife watching, fall foliage, boating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, bicycling, fine dining and luxury accommodations.
Loei (Thai: เลย, pronounced [lɤ̄ːj]), in Isan, is one of the most sparsely populated provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from east clockwise) Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Nongbua Lamphu, Khon Kaen, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok. In the north it borders Xaignabouli and Vientiane Province of Laos.
Discover the best top things to do in Liege Province, Belgium including Eglise St-Jacques, Eglise St-Barthelemy (Church of St. Bartholomew), Malmedy Massacre Memorial, Coteaux de la Citadelle, Notre-Dame, Fort Eben-Emael, Montagne de Bueren, Circuit de Spa, La Cite Miroir, Institut Tibetain Yeunten Ling asbl.
Discover the best top things to do in North Carolina Mountains, United States including Blue Ridge Parkway, Dry Falls, Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum, Elijah Mountain Gem Mine, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine, GSMNP - Deep Creek Trail, The North Carolina Arboretum, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Oconaluftee Indian Village, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park.
Discover the best top things to do in Southwest Romania, Romania including Transalpina, Infinity Column, Horezu Monastery (Hurezi Monastery), Danube Valley, Cozia Monastery, Village Museum of Valcea County, Manastirea Sf Ana / St Anne Monastery, Statue of King Decebalus, Nicolae Romanescu Park, Prefecture Square Craiova.
The beautiful little town of Hanalei could almost have been designed as a holiday island paradise. Its stunning beach, mountain scenery and its mostly fabulous weather conditions mean that you are going to want to spend most of your holiday outdoors. The bay on which Hanalei is located boasts beautiful white sands. Hanalei beach is perfect for lazing around or taking part in traditional beach games, as well as for enjoying a dip in the clean, warm waters. The conditions are often perfect for surfing, with locals and visitors alike keen to engage. When the water in the bay is rough, there remains an area towards the west of the bay which is reasonably sheltered for bathing. The pier at Hanalei is very important to the culture of the town and is used for fishing, as well as social and musical gatherings. The pier was featured in the musical, South Pacific.Hanalei TownThe small town that is Hanalei is famed for its dedication to Kauai’s island history and culture. Its art galleries contain carvings produced by indigent tribes people from local wood, with many souvenirs available for purchase. The Waioli Mission House and Church date back to the early part of the nineteenth century and were established by Christian missionaries to Kauai from the US mainland. Regular music and celebratory events are held, where you will be given the opportunity to taste poi, a locally produced Hawaiian delicacy. The freedom of your holiday rental will also allow you to sample the local island cuisine at the town’s traditional restaurants.
The Yucatan capital has both colonial and Mayan treasures to discover. Nearby ruins at Uxmal give some insight into the lives of the predecessors of the conquistadores, who arrived in 1542. Mayan culture is also still evident in Merida's daily life and in the many colorful festivals celebrated here.
The bohemian allure and fairytale features of Prague make it a perfect destination for beach-weary vacationers who want to immerse themselves in culture. You could devote an entire day to exploring Prazsky hrad (Prague Castle), then refueling over a hearty dinner at a classic Czech tavern. Spend some time wandering the Old Town Square before heading over to gape at The Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. Prague’s best bars are found in cellars, where historic pubs set the scene for a night of traditional tippling.
Alton is a city on the Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois, United States, about 15 miles (24 km) north of St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 27,865 at the 2010 census. It is a part of the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. It is famous for its limestone bluffs along the river north of the city, for its role preceding and during the American Civil War, and as the hometown of jazz musician Miles Davis and Robert Wadlow, the tallest known person in history. It was the site of the last Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate in October 1858. The former state penitentiary here was used during the war to hold up to 12,000 Confederate prisoners of war.
Boasting the most challenging extreme ski runs in all of Latin America and one of the world's longest intermediate runs, Las Leñas (near Mendoza) offers 27 runs total in all levels of difficulty, as well as slalom stadium and unbeatable off-piste areas. Between summit and base lies a 4,000 foot vertical drop.
Conway is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. It is the most populous community in the county, and the most populous in the state north of Lake Winnipesaukee. The population was 10,115 at the 2010 census, more than 1/5 of the total population of Carroll County. The town is near the southeastern edge of White Mountain National Forest. Cathedral Ledge (popular with climbers) and Echo Lake State Park are in the west. There are five villages in the town: Conway, North Conway, Center Conway, Redstone and Kearsarge. Additionally, it shares a portion of the village of Intervale with the neighboring town of Bartlett.
Gifu (岐阜市, Gifu-shi) is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords, including Oda Nobunaga, used the area as a base in an attempt to unify and control Japan. Gifu continued to flourish even after Japan's unification as both an important shukuba along the Edo period Nakasendō and, later, as one of Japan's fashion centers. It has been designated a core city by the national government.
Discover the best top things to do in Humboldt County, United States including Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Avenue of the Giants, Church of the Assumption, Orick Presbyterian Church, Redwood Highway, Newton B Drury Parkway, Julia Morgan Redwood Grove, Lost Coast Scenic Drive, Fern Cottage, Ferndale Historic Cemetery.
Discover the best top things to do in Santo Antao, Cape Verde including Santo Antao Scuba Diving, Blue Eden Divecenter, Praia de Bote, Porto Novo-Ribeira Grande Road, Morabeza Outdoor Adventures and Tours, Green Tours, West Tour santo Antao, Let's Go Trekking Cape Verde, Santo Antao Tours, Obama Tour.
Discover the best top things to do in Epping, United Kingdom including The Epping Golf Course, Copped Hall, Epping Forest MTB, Epping Forest, Todd Sloane, The Original Hangman's Hill Ghost Walk, Epping Forest, London Alpacas, Let’s Go Potty, Immaculate Conception Church, Epping Green Chapel.
Remote Bhutan first allowed the world a peek inside in 1974. With four millennia of habitation, the Himalayan kingdom offers a trove of archaeological treasures, including many ornate temples and dzong fortresses. Isolation has preserved the heavily Buddhist-influenced culture of the last Shangri-La.
Discover the best top things to do in Nagahama, Japan including Kurokabe Square, Okubiwako Park Way, Michi-no-Eki Shiotsukaido Ajikama no Sato, Ho Park, Lake Yogo.
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