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I liked this travel club so much, that I have no problem referring people to it. It has had a fine record for over 20 years of providing great service and value, even to those who originally spent over 3 times what it is selling for today on the internet. Check out this Travel Club.
Just like me, I am sure once you use it, you also will be happy to refer others to this great business, and earn up to $1,000 per membership. In fact, I know several people who have actually referred others, just by talking to them at the resort where they were staying.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong | Gateway To The East
Home and work for over 15 million and one of the three most active business centers on the planet, Hong Kong also offers dozens of things to see and do for tourists. In fact, there's no good place to start or end because there is so much more than could ever be experienced within a few days.Here is a good place to check out Hong Kong.
The Great Wall Of China
Under construction from the 3rd century BC to the 16th century AD, the GreatWall of China stretches from east to west across one of the largest countries in
the world. From Shan-Hai Pass near Po Hai to Chia-Yu Pass, this around 6,000 km
combination wall and string of fortresses is among the largest man-made objects
on the planet.
The portions accessible to most visitors were constructed beginning around 1368 AD to roughly 1640 AD, with much of it in only the last hundred years of that period. Many watchtowers line the top, extending to the famed Gobi Desert and the oases of the Silk Road.
At whatever location the wall is toured, the views of the surrounding scenery is as spectacular as the wall itself. Don't miss out on a visit to one of the world's most extraordinary sites.
Hong Kong Trip
A short documentary film with pictures and some video footage from Hong Kong: Kowloon District, views from Victoria Peak and Lau Tan Island
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Chicago
The Windy City
No matter what your interests, if you can't find it in Chicago consider staying home. Whether your taste runs to Shakespeare or meerkats, food or Jazz, airy museums or dank coffee houses, this city has everything - in spades.There is so much to see in Chicago.
Field Museum in Chicago
The Field Museum
A slideshow from Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History
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Las Vegas
City Of Dreams or Sin City, Which?
Las Vegas, City of Dreams made real. Once upon a time there was gambling and top-notch musical entertainment. Now there's that and a whole lot more. Now you can visit Vegas and never want to leave. Many have. Las Vegas was one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. for over a decade.Las Vegas, something for everyone.
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Things To Do And See In London
A perfect blend of ancient and modern, London has over 200 galleries and 300 museums, and 150 events a day to interest the traveler. One could see the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels in the morning and the Tate art museums in the afternoon. Or visit Parliament early then shop at Harrods later.
Westminster Abbey is the burial place of kings, poets and scientists, and a short distance from the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Cathedrals and churches that rival the best of France or Italy are here, especially the must-see St. Paul's Cathedral.
While You Are In Great Britain
If you have been to London, you must go visit Edinburgh
New York, New York
New York, New York
Frank SINATRA -New York New York
Many people ask me why Frank Sinatra is my favorite singer. My answer: just listen to him and you'll know,he's ol' blue eyes and he did it his way.. "we've Got You Under our Skin" sinatra..missing you so much..God bless your soul!!
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Paris, The Eiffel Tower
But, judging by the six million annual visitors and the millions of photographs, that's what it has become. To date the tower has received over 200 million visitors since its completion in 1889.
For two years, three hundred workers joined over 18,000 pieces of structural iron to form the tower's three distinct levels. Those levels currently house over 1,500 steps. The number has varied over the years with different renovations. But the visitor can be grateful not to have to climb the 300 meter (984 ft) tower, thanks to the many elevators. The uppermost portion supports a 24m (79ft) spire.
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Las Vegas
The Bellagio
A Total Experience
It was featured prominently in the film Ocean's Eleven and has also partnered with the World Poker Tour to host several of their tournaments. Many professional poker players prefer to play at the Bellagio poker room, calling it their home base (or more commonly "The Office") due to the high table limits.
Bellagio is a resort offering guests things that are good for the soul -- fine dining gardens flowers art and fashion -- by meeting every need and fulfilling every desire. Bellagio, what more can you say, First class.
One of its most notable features is an eight-acre (32,000 m²) artificial lake between the building and the Strip, which houses the Fountains of Bellagio, a major free attraction of fountains synchronized to music, which provides a romantic ambiance for couples walking along the strip. The Fountains of Bellagio attraction consists of an elaborate and massive musical fountain display set to light and music. Using a dramatic combination of music, water and light, the Bellagio delivers spectacular performances with its majestic fountains. They have been made famous through appearances on the silver screen. The Bellagio fountain shows are free and open to all (weather permitting).
Some of the greatest joys of Bellagio can be found in its subtleties: quiet hideaway corners where you can enjoy a gourmet pastry and coffee while reading a newspaper and wide balconies that overlook the resort's stunning pools.
The shopping area, called Via Bellagio, features all the stores that advertise in color in glossy magazines: Tiffany, Armani, Gucci, Prada, Hermès, and the like.
Inspired by the villages of Europe, Bellagio overlooksa Mediterranean-blue eight-acre lake in whichfountains perform a magnificent aquatic balletchoreographed to music and lights.
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LA TOUR EIFFEL
La Torre Eiffel (Tour Eiffel, en francés) es una estructura diseñada por el ingeniero francés Gustav Eiffel con ocasión de la Exposición universal de 1889 en París. Se erigió en dos años. Construida en controversia con los artistas de la época, que la veían como un monstruo de acero, se considera el símbolo indiscutible de Francia y de la ciudad de París en particular, siendo el monumento más visitado del mundo. Cuando fue construída era el monumento más alto del mundo, 300 metros, (si sumamos la antena de radio que se encuentra en su cúspide, su altura es de 324 metros). Cuando la construyeron, la torre pesaba alrededor de 7.300 t, si bien hoy en día se calcula su peso en más de 10.000 (debido al museo, restaurantes, almacenes y tiendas que alberga). Estaba previsto que la torre alcanzase los 350 m, pero los vecinos se alarmaron por la amenaza de que un edificio tan alto y construido sin apenas piedras pudiera caerse, y se manifestaron, provocando un cambio de planes. Los 24 últimos metros corresponden a una antena de radio que fue añadida mucho después. (Ubicación geográfica 48° 51′ 29.04″ N 02° 17′ 40.1″ E) Según la temperatura ambiental, la cúspide de la Torre Eiffel puede acercarse o alejarse del suelo unos ocho centímetros, debido a la dilatación térmica del metal que la compone. De acuerdo al sitio oficial del monumento, para alcanzar la cima hay que recorrer 1665 escalones (y no 1792, número que algunos toman por cierto en alusión al año de la instauración de la Primera República Francesa). El mantenimiento de la torre incluye la aplicación de cincuenta toneladas de pintura, cada cinco años, a efectos de protegerla de la corrosión. En ocasiones, se cambia el color de la pintura (en 2005 la torre mostraba una tonalidad parda). En el primer piso, hay consolas que permiten votar en la elección del futuro color de la estructura. El color original de la torre fue el amarillo, aunque hoy en día no quede nada de él. Se considera que, aproximadamente, la mitad de las uniones con las que cuenta la estructura (mediante roblones) están realizadas por motivos de seguridad, es decir, que la torre se mantendría en pie aunque fallaran la mitad de las uniones entre sus piezas. Esto garantizó desde el principio la fiabilidad de la Torre, dado a que en el momento de su construcción muchos parisinos tenían miedo de que pudiera caerse originando una catástrofe. Esta torre ha sido visitada por más de 500.000.000 de turistas que la admiran por su belleza y por su forma peculiar. La estructura comenzó a construirse en 1887 para que sirviera como arco de entrada a la Exposición Universal, una feria mundial organizada para conmemorar el centenario de la Revolución Francesa. La torre se inauguró el 31 de marzo de 1889, y fue abierta al público el 6 de mayo de ese año. Cerca de doscientos obreros ensamblaron las 18.038 piezas de hierro, usando dos millones y medio de roblones, siguiendo el diseño estructural de Maurice Koechlin. Debido a la proximidad del río y a la naturaleza del subsuelo sus cimientos tienen, en cada uno de sus cuatro apoyos, una profundidad de unos treinta metros. Cada una de sus cuatro patas descansa sobre ocho gatos hidraúlicos por lo que se puede considerar que en realidad la torre tiene 32 patas. A diferencia de los rascacielos modernos, la torre, tiene una estructura visible, con sólo dos plataformas intermedias y un mirador superior. A pesar de las inmensas precauciones de Eiffel para con sus operarios (que incluían el uso obligatorio de arneses), uno de ellos falleció durante la instalación de los elevadores. El ingeniero francés Gustave Eiffel presentó primero su proyecto de torre a los responsables del Ayuntamiento de Barcelona, para que se construyera en esta ciudad con motivo de la Exposición Universal de Barcelona (1888); pero a los responsables del ayuntamiento barcelonés les pareció una construcción extraña, y cara, que no encajaría en la ciudad. Tras la negativa del consistorio barcelonés, Eiffel, presentó su proyecto a los responsables de la Exposición Universal de París, donde se erigiría un año más tarde, en 1889. Éstos aceptaron construir la torre, pese a que en principio pensaron que la tendrían que desmontar una vez acabada la exposición. Sólo la voluntad popular evitó que se derribase.
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Fountains of Bellagio - Andrea Bocelli
Last few minutes of Andrea Bocelli's "Con Te Partiro" at the Fountains of Bellagio.
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Barcelona
Ancient Roman City To The Modern Era
Barcelona is an ancient city, born of the Roman Empire. But like many great cities around the world, it flowered in the late Middle Ages and blossomed in the mid-19th century. Yet there are many exciting elements of the modern period there, as well. These periods are all evident in this northeastern Spanish city on the Mediterranean Sea coast.Visitors can find a remnant of old Roman architecture here and there, in the form of part of an aqueduct in the Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) and some of the streets. But unlike Rome itself, most of the older buildings are from the time that give this area its name. The medieval years saw many of Barcelona's famed churches born, including the world famous La Seu.
The late 19th-early 20th century is alive and well in this artistic city, too, thanks to Antonio Gaudi and his patrons. Park Guell and the Sagrada Familia are two notable examples, but there are many others. The Casa Milà is still another. Even the lampposts outside the Pla de Palau show the distinctive touch of this unique artist.
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