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Russia Tours | Russia Tour Guide | iExplore.com FORBES' #1 ADVENTURE TRAVEL SITE 5 YEARS IN A ROW — TIME MAGAZINE TOP 50 Keyword Search: -- Home Trip Finder Travel Guides Community Special Offers Store My iExplore advertisement -- Home Travel Guides Europe Russia Overview Russia Travel Guide Overview Tours Where to Go Activities General Info History Weather Travel Tips Dining Shopping Visa & Health View Trips to Russia Europe Overview Browse Russia Photos Russia Questions and Answers Read Russia Journals Find a Russia Travel Buddy Russia Overview Travel warning Travel to the Chechen Republic and to the north Caucasus region is not recommended. For further information visitors should seek official advice. The Russian Federation covers almost twice the area of the United States of America, and reaches from Moscow in the west over the Urals and the vast Siberian plains to the Sea of Okhotsk in the east. The capital, Moscow, was founded in 1147. The focal point of the city is Red Square, on one side of which is the Kremlin surrounded by a thick red fortress wall containing 20 towers. The tsars were crowned here; Ivan the Terrible's throne is situated near the entrance. Those interested in Russia's achievements in the field of space travel should visit Star City, just outside Moscow, which is a cosmonaut training complex open to visitors. St Petersburg, northwest of Moscow, is known both as a cultural center and for its elegant buildings. The city is spread over 42 islands in the delta of the River Neva. Wide boulevards, tranquil canals and bridges led to the city being known as the 'Venice of the North'. The Palace Square and the Winter Palace are among the most interesting sites for followers of Russian history. The Hermitage houses all the vast treasures of the former tsars. For those wishing to get a better idea of the huge variety of scenery in the Russian Federation, cruises can be taken along the mighty Volga River between Kazan, the cultural center of the Tartars, to Rostov-on-Don, once an Armenian town and the gateway to the Caucasus. Russian cuisine is based on the staples of buckwheat (to make porridge or blini ), borshch (beetroot soup) or shashlik (shish kebab). Whole roast suckling pig, roast goose stuffed with buckwheat, and roast duck stuffed with apples are served at parties and for special occasions. Geography The Russian Federation covers almost twice the area of the USA, and reaches from Moscow in the west over the Urals and the vast Siberian plains to the Sea of Okhotsk in the east. The border between European Russia and Siberia (Asia) is formed by the Ural Mountains, the Ural River and the Manych Depression. European Russia extends from the North Polar Sea across the Central Russian Uplands to the Black Sea, the Northern Caucasus and the Caspian Sea. Siberia stretches from the West Siberian Plain across the Central Siberian Plateau between Yenisey and Lena, including the Sayan, Yablonovy and Stanovoy ranges in the south to the East Siberian mountains between Lena and the Pacific coast, including the Chukotskiy and Kamchatka peninsulas. Sponsored Listings ( Add your listing ) advertisement Advertisement -- advertisement Why iExplore? About Us Advertise Site Map Privacy Policy Travel Agents Contact Us © 2005 Adventure Travel with iExplore --
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Zurich Switzerland Tourist Tips You are here: About > Travel > Europe for Visitors > Germany Austria Switzerland > Switzerland Travel Guide > Zurich Switzerland Tourist Tips Travel Go Europe Essentials European Vacation Planning Map Europe Travel 101 - Before you Go European Distances The Best of Europe European Photo Gallery Articles & Resources Europe Travel Planning What to do In Europe Lodging - Hotels and More European Travel Maps Sex and Nudism Travel Photography Transportation Benelux Countries France Germany Austria Switzerland Greece Italy and Malta Travel Info Scandinavian Travel Spain and Portugal United Kingdom and Ireland Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Italy Travel Guidebooks Europe Travel Guidebooks German Travel Guidebooks Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses Search Europe for Visitors Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Related Guide Picks Switzerland Links Zurich Links Most Popular Europe Map - Distances Between Cities in Western Europe Europe's Best Nudist Beaches Europe Picture Galleries Italy Pictures Europe Travel 101 - Before You Travel to Europe for the Firs... What's Hot Power Adapters Noord-Holland - Delights of North Holland Travel Visiting Pompeii Italy Guidebooks Naples - Getting There Related Topics France for Visitors Greece for Visitors United Kingdom / Ireland for Visitors Eastern Europe for Visitors Italy for Visitors Top 6 Zurich Switzerland Travel Tips Guide Picks From James Martin , Your Guide to Europe for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Zurich is the most expensive city in one of the most expensive Countries in Europe. Here are some tips so you can get by without going broke. 1) Hotel - Pension St. Josef One of Zurich´s bargains--if you can call a 110 dollar a night double room a bargain. The room is large and you can get one with a kitchen for a few bucks more. The breakfast is great and it's in a good location. There are no signs on the hotel, so you´ll have to go at it by following the directions on the website. More: Pension St. Josef - Zurich 2)Internet Access is Right in the Central Train Station You´ll find a cybercafe right in the train station. 10 minutes will cost you 2.5 Swiss Francs. You get three print outs free for each ten minutes you´re online. 3)Eat A Lot! Smorgashboard at the Train Station And you can get it cheaper on Monday nights, when the tariff goes down to 42 Swiss Francs. 4)Eat Well - Restaurant Barometer At Glockengasse 15 has innovative French Cuisine. Dinner with great appetisers and a bottle of good wine will run you a steep 100 bucks, but in Zurich, that´s a good deal. 5)Get to your hotel from the airport - Take the Train From the airport the train takes you to the center of town quickly and easily. We made it to our hotel (walking) within an hour of touchdown. 6) Splurge Hotel - Hotrel Zum Storchen If you want the best on the water, try them. It´ll set you back 260-430 bucks for a double though. More: Hotrel Zum Storchen Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Power Adapters Noord-Holland - Delights of North Holland Travel Visiting Pompeii Italy Guidebooks Naples - Getting There
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Chicago Vacation - Apartment Chicago Vacation Property Owners Join us VRBO ® is Vacation Rentals by Owner ® Home USA Illinois Chicago Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #77083 Holiday Apartments in Chicago, Illinois Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Accommodations: Apartment - 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s) - 1 Bath - (Sleeps 4-6) Our home on a quiet tree lined street - Chicago Vacation In Chicago�s Lincoln Park neighborhood, China Doll Country offers three complete self-contained apartment suites with private entrances. Unlike a Bed and Breakfast, there are no shared facilities. Entertainment consisting of premium cable TV, VCR/DVD�s with a library of movies, stereo, and CD player. During nice weather enjoy the deck and private patio. Unit office areas include a computer with MS Office, high-speed cable Internet access, scanner,printer, photocopier, CD writer, and fax machine. For breakfast, help yourself to the variety of coffees, teas, juices, muffins, bagels, cereals, fruit, yogurt, cream cheese, and other fixings. Other amenities include washer and dryer, built in ironing board, and shoe shining equipment. For your trips to the beach, Grant Park, or Ravina concerts, we provide chairs, wheeled cooler, umbrella, and towels. Baby equipment provided. The neighborhood offers a broad range of restaurants, theatres, bars, and live music. Kingston Mines, Chicago Blue, Briar Street Theater, Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan, and the beach are within walking distance. Bedroom in Unit 1 - Chicago Vacation Amenities: Phone, Air Conditioning, Cable TV, VCR, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer & Dryer Pet Friendly Activities (on site or nearby): Golf, Tennis, Fitness Center, Gym, Shopping, Restaurants, Live Theater, Cinemas, Museums, Sailing Rates (in US Dollars): Personal Currency Assistant ™ Credit Cards Accepted: 1 Night: 1 bedroom (Up To 2 Guests) ... $185/night.1 Night: 1 bedroom (Up To 4 Guests) ... $245/night.2 Night: 1 bedroom (Up To 2 Guests) ... $155/night.2 Night: 1 bedroom (Up To 4 Guests) ... $215/night.3+ Night: 1 bedroom (Up To 2 Guests) .. $135/night.3+ Night: 1 bedroom (Up To 4 Guests) .. $185/night.Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Dining room in Unit 1 - Chicago Vacation Links to more information: Click Here to see All My Rental Listings CLICK HERE - For More Information about China Doll CLICK HERE - For a Property Tour Note: Each property is individually owned or managed. Dates available: Year Round Phone: (773) 525-4967 (Illinois, USA) or Toll Free: (866) 361-1819 Please say: "I saw your listing #77083 on VRBO" Living Room in Unit 1 Office in Unit 1 Porch Shared by All Units Kitchen in Unit 3 Bedroom in Unit 3 Office in Unit 3 Living Room in Unit 3 Back Yard and Grill Shared by All Kitchen in Unit 1 Home USA Illinois Chicago Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #77083 There have been 350 visitors to this page since the counter was last reset on December 06, 2005 This listing was first published here on December 06, 2005. Chicago Vacation Date last modified - December 16, 2005 VRBO® is Vacation Rentals by Owner® - The largest and most popular vacation rental site. Specializing in BY OWNER vacation rentals, homes, condos, cabins, villas and apartments ALSO privately owned properties offered thru rental agencies and management companies. To report any problems with this site contact webmaster@vrbo.com URL: http://www.vrbo.com/77083 ©1995-2005 by VRBO International LLC - all rights reserved
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Caribbean Vacations - for families You are here: About > Travel > Travel with Kids > Caribbean Vacations Travel Travel with Kids Essentials Family Vacation Ideas Winter and Spring Break All-Inclusive Resorts Ten Latest Family Travel Deals Family Resorts: top places; photos Articles & Resources Family Travel: What's Hot Top Vacation Spots VT, ME, NH, CT, MA, NY, PA Mexico Family Vacations Caribbean Vacations More Beach Vacations Florida Family Vacations Resorts with Water Park More Family Resorts Fun Places for Kids Disney Vacations Family Cruises Babies;Teens;Single Parents Lots More Destinations Family Travel TIPS, GAMES Buyer's Guide TAKE ALONG: Christmas books Christmas flicks Activity Kits more CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Travel with Kids newsletter! See Online Courses Search Travel with Kids > Caribbean Vacations Caribbean Vacations All-inclusive resorts are the most popular Caribbean vacations for families. Look for price drops from April to December. Below-- and in folders to the right-- are many tips. Subtopics Caribbean Resorts (54) Caribbean Vacations in Mexico: Cancun & Mayan Riviera @ US Virgin Islands (9) Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent Caribbean Vacations: What to Expect Family resorts are a popular choice for Caribbean vacations, and many guests return year after year: what are these places like? Caribbean Vacations: Factors to consider Families may have many factors to consider, when choosing Caribbean vacations. Caribbean Vacations - what's right for you? Where should you go for your Caribbean vacation? The answer depends on your particular familiy... Click on what's important to you. Caribb'n Islands A to Z Which island to pick, for your Caribbean vacations? Start here with a quick overview. Beach Resorts A to Z Alphabetical list of many family choices in the Carib'n, Mexico, Florida, Hawaii. Caribbean Vacations - Deals This page at Travel With Kids lists the latest Caribbean vacation bargains. Caribbean Vacations: Aruba for Families This friendly island in the Dutch Caribbean (and outside the hurrican zone) has a number of all-inclusives and other family-friendly properties. Caribbean Vacations: Barbados This popular island has seen much development, and is best known for high-end celebrity resorts. British visitors like the all-inclusives packages, and driving on the left. Read about family activities and beach resorts. Belize Belize is the small country south of Mexico's Yucatan, with beaches on the Carib'n Sea. Explore all-inclusive packages. Costa Rica Costa Rica not only has lovely beaches, it's especially known for nature-tour vacations, visiting the Cloud Forest, volcano, wildlife refuge, etc. Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic -- which shares an island with impoverished Haiti-- has been working hard to build its tourism industry with all-inclusive Caribbean vacations at a good price point. Trinidad & Tobago Known as "T&T", these two distinct islands are opular with for nature lovers; several inns and resorts have special programs and promotions for families. Virgin Island Vacations Just two hours from Miami, the US Virgin Islands offer a Caribbean experience that's still part of the US. Three distinct islands offer white-sand beaches, super snorkeling, a major National Park, colonial towns and forts, and some popular family resorts. See Top Things to do in the USVI. Atlantis submarine cruises A fun outing on Caribbean vacations: Atlantis submarine cruises are offered on many islands, and a great way to give kids a tour of the ocean floor. Hurricane Season in the Carib'n You can find terrific bargains on Caribbean vacations from May to December; but some of those months are Hurricane Season. Read about weather risks, guarantees and protection strategies. Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Grand Floridian Chinese New Year - 2006 Poconos Great Wolf Lodge photo Dog Friendly Hotels, inns, lodges -- find dog-friendly vacat... Kwanzaa Headlines Bunch of family travel deals Latest deals added include a January Travel Special at the... First Nights! "First Night" events celebrate New Year's with family-friendly festivities-- and... Top Family Travel Trends in 2005 It's that time of year... to pause the mad dash... Bookmark the NORAD Tracks Santa site! It's not a family trip, but it's certainly a trip...
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