Orlando vacations aren't complete without a trip to Kennedy Space Center. The family-friendly park is home to a number of museums, two IMAX theatres, and various bus tours allowing visitors a closer look at various restricted areas that would otherwise not be possible. Come and meet an astronaut, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators, and even view a launch. Kennedy Space Center Official Site |
Disliked by most when constructed in 1894, the Tower Bridge has become a symbol of London. Named after its two impressive towers, this Victorian Bridge is 60 meters (197 ft) long and its towers rise to a height of 43 meters. From the top of the towers, you have a great view on the center of London. You can also visit the inside of the tower, where you can observe the original mechanism used to raise the bridge. Tower Bridge's Official Site |
Tashkent is one of the biggest ancient cities in Central Asia. The capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan started as an oasis on the Chirchik River, near the foothills of the Golestan Mountains. Tashkent is rich in unique architectural masterpieces, museums and Soviet-era monuments . With a population of over 3 million residents, it's also one of the biggest industrial centers of Central Asia. Tashkent's Official Site |
Just 40km outside of the hustle and bustle of Queenstown, this little village with just over 200 people is a popular tourist spot, close to many tramping tracks. The local scenery received worldwide attention when it was used as one of the settings in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films. You can tour where the saga was filmed and ride with the stars themselves - the horses! Glenorchy's Official Tourism Site |
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Whether it's a vigorous hike through Haleakala Crater, a comfortable afternoon of whale watching on a luxurious and stable ocean-going vessel, snorkeling over an incredible tropical reef, or gliding through the air in a state-of-the-art helicopter, Maui's activity providers have everything you need to fully enjoy our Islands' unique natural environment. Hawaii's Official Tourism Site |
The Copan Ruins are located in the western part of Honduras, about 60 kilometers from the border with Guatemala. Copan - known as Xukpi to the Maya - was the dominant Mayan city in the south of their territory. Its rich stone sculptures and intricate hieroglyphs make Copan a feature attraction along "La Ruta Maya". Copan Ruins' Official Site |
Today, a diverse fleet of about 200 specialized vessels offer a waterborne variety of almost every form of service and entertainment that's available on shore. Whether you are sightseeing, shopping or just want to embark on a relaxing ride, canal boating is the perfect way of getting around Amsterdam with its wealth of waterways. Official Site of Amsterdam's Tourism & Convention Board |
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