South America Travel &

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Topics include facts for the traveler, when to go, history, culture, environment, travel services, and more. Argentina: Secretaria de Turismo :: http://www.turismo.gov.ar/ Homepage of the Argentine Secretariat of Tourism. Includes general information, attractions, tourist services, national parks, and travel agencies. Site is in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Brazilmax.com: The Hip Gringo's Guide to Brazil :: http://www.brazilmax.com/ A travel site that focuses on "roots tourism" (eco tourism, cultural tourism, cultural tourism, etc.). Contains practical information on travel in Brazil, as well as maps, regional focuses, and more. In English and Portuguese. Chile, a Natural Inspiration :: http://www.visit-chile.org/ A travel site for Chile, with information on food, hotels, weather, and more. Search by activity or region. In English, French, and Spanish. Exploring Ecuador: Ecuador & Galapagos Online Guide :: http://www.exploringecuador.com/ Contains information on travel in Ecuador and the nearby Galapagos Islands. Includes general information and a regions guide in addition to several articles about the country. In English, Spanish, and German. Peru Traveller :: http://www.geocities.com/perutraveller/ This is an "online guide for the independent travellers to Peru." Planeta.com :: http://www.planeta.com/ The website of this "global journal of practical ecotourism," focuses primarily on ecotourism issues and education for Mexico and the Americas. The site includes country-specific information for several South and Central American countries, and features a world travel directory with listings of eco-friendly travel agents and tour operators. Secretaria Nacional de Turismo :: http://www.senatur.gov.py/ The official website of Paraguay's National Secretariat of Tourism. Contains maps, tourist services, tourism statistics, and tour packages, in addition to other information. In Spanish. The Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping In Airports :: http://www.sleepinginairports.net/airports.htm This useful website has compiled commentary from thousands of travellers on the experience of sleeping in particular airports. The site rates the best airports in which to sleep in terms of cleanliness, safety, comfort, etc. Search the site according to world region or by country. Over 600 airports around the world are included. Travel Guyana :: http://www.interknowledge.com/guyana/ General and tourism-related information about Guyana, the only English-speaking country in South America. Venezuela Tuya: A Country to Love :: http://www.venezuelatuya.com/index.htm Contains travel and other information about Venezuela in several languages. © 1995-2005 The Regents of the University of Michigan. All rights reserved.

London Vacation Rental, UK

London Vacation Apartment Rentals & Rental Homes In London, UK London Apartments & Houses for Rent, London Vacation Rental, UK Inquiry Form | List of all flats in London | London apartment search | Terms and Conditions | Home Apartments in Paris | Apartments in London | Villas & houses in Bali Paris Sweet Home offers fully-furnished London apartments for holiday rentals, self-catering in London. LONDON APARTMENT RENTAL Availability Search Number of Guests : 2 3 4 5 6 Area : All London areas Bankside Battersea Bayswater Belgravia Bloomsbury Chelsea Covent Garden Earls Court Fulham Holland Park Kensington Knightsbridge Marylebone Notting Hill E-mail : parissweethome@yahoo.com Ovington2 Square Apartment - Knightsbridge, London Price per night for 2 : Range #2 (288 us$ - 525 us$) This is the most desirable London postcode .In this immaculate and very quiet one bedroom holiday flat, visitors can share the owners high standard of living. Harrods and Harvey Nichols, here we come!....[ Photos of the flat ] Palace Place Mansions Apartment - Kensington, London Price per night for 6 : Range #2 (288 us$ - 525 us$) This is a family home in Kensington perfect for larger parties visiting London. The vast and magnificent Hyde Park is just across the road with fascinating Kensington Palace and Gardens.....[ Photos of the flat ] Sandwich Street Apartment - Bloomsbury, London Price per night for 2 : Range #1 (155 us$ - 288 us$) A rare opportunity to stay in the very heart of London, in the famous and celebrated Bloomsbury. The accommodation is in the most comfortable one bedroom apartment just a short walk away from the British Library and the British Museum....[ Photos of the flat ] P aris Sweet Home offers a large portfolio of privately owned apartments to rent in London. We arrange holiday rentals and business rentals for those visiting London and need short term accommodation. Staying in one of our luxury London rental apartments offers both the comfort and privacy unavailable in hotel rooms. Our short term vacation rentals allow our clients to experience London living. We can provide the perfect solution for family vacations, with a self contained family apartment or house to give both children and adults the benefit of their own personal space. Whether you are in London on business and need a short term flat to rent in the heart of the city or in one of London's boutique locations such as Chelsea, Knightsbridge or Kensington, Paris Sweet Home is the answer. You can rent a London apartment from one week to one year. Make an enquiry to Paris Sweet Home today ! HOW TO BOOK OUR LONDON APARTMENTS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY Please send us the Inquiry Form that you have already filled in online by clicking on the "Send" button. Make sure that you have selected at least one of our listed London apartments. Upon confirmation from us of the availability of the requested London furnished flats which will be valid for two business days, you can then proceed with a downpayment of 25% of the total rental value by effecting an international money transfer. It's necessary to inform us by e-mail as soon as you have effected your money transfer in order that the London self-catered apartment in question is put on hold for you immediately. If you have a reference given by your bank concerning your wire transfer, it will be of a great help for us. As soon as our bank account is credited with the requisited downpayment, an e-mail of reservation confirmation will be sent to you detailing instructions for check-in and all the necessary information and contacts pertaining to the selected London apartment. Thank you for using our services. Inquiry Form | List of all flats in London | London apartment search | Terms and Conditions | Home Apartments in Paris | Apartments in London | Villas & houses in Bali London Apartments & Houses for Rent, London Vacation Rental, UK London Vacation Apartment Rentals - Short Term London Apartment Rentals are provided by Paris Sweet Home. Paris Sweet Home Rosentalweg 9, 6340 Baar, Switzerland Firma-ID-No.: CH-170.2.000.982-1 Phone : + 41 41 761 07 06 Paris Sweet Home 2005. All rights reserved. Webmaster : webmaster@parissweethome.com

European Vacation Planning Map

European Vacation Travel Planning Information Directory  You are here: About > Travel > Europe for Visitors 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 European Vacation Travel Planning Information Directory Categories Europe Travel Planning (192) Before you go on that European vacation, you'll have to do some planning. Here you'll find basic information on obtaining a passport, staying healthy, making sure your electronics will work in Europe, language help, currency, and how to save money on your vacation. What to do In Europe (344) You can be an independent traveler or go on a tour, but there are other options you need to consider. Perhaps you'd like to take a cooking school vacation, or volunteer on an archaeological excavation. Maybe you'd like to tour an auto museum or take a Parisian sewer tour. Lodging - Hotels and More (98) There are many accommodation options for staying the night or week in a European city. Lodging possibilities? Camping, hosteling, hotels, self-catered rental houses and apartments, bed and breakfast inns, and even some unusual options like staying in a prison are possible. European Travel Maps (56) Maps are probably the most valuable thing a traveler carries. Here you'll find maps of Europe: Maps of European countries, regions, and cities. You'll also find recommended maps of European countries to buy and web based interactive maps of Europe. Sex and Nudism (44) Information on European sexuality, access to birth control and sexual health information, nude beaches, nudism and naturism in Europe. 10 more Categories below Categories Travel Photography (49) Travel Europe through pictures. Pictures of European landscapes, architecture, and travel destinations. European photo galleries from accomplished photographers. Transportation (112) Transportation resources for getting around in Europe using cars, busses, trains and airplanes. Tips on the best form of transportation between cities and villages in Europe. Benelux Countries (242) The Benelux countries of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg offer the tourist different styles of architecture, languages (although many speak English), and cuisines than the rest of Europe. These are popular, compact countries that are easy to get around. France (265) France is a large country with a varied landscape, legendary cuisine, excellent transportation facilities, and many tourist attractions. You'll find information on restaurants, hotels, tours, cultural events, maps, and statistical information on the people of France. Germany Austria Switzerland (493) Travel information on Germany, Austria and Swizerland. Travel guides and planners for cities and attractions in these central countries. Greece (61) Greece is a romantic country of rocky islands and herb-scented hillsides ripe with the remnants of the ancient Greek culture. It's also usually one of the more innexpensive European destinations. Italy and Malta Travel Info (700) Travel Information for Italy, Sardinia and Sicily including Italy maps, pictures of Italy, and travel planners. Italy is one of the prime destinations in Europe. Italy features fine architecture, interesting medieval hilltowns, fine wine, great regional cuisine, and festivals called "sagre" which have united Italian communities for hundreds of years. Scandinavian Travel (164) Travel and tourism information for Scandinavia and Scandinavian countries in Western Europe - Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Finland and Norway. Spain and Portugal (559) Spain and Portugal make up the Iberian peninsula. The two countries are rich in historical places and architecture, fine food and wine, beautiful beaches, and are relatively inexpensive for the frugal traveler looking for destinations in Europe. United Kingdom and Ireland (108) Travel and Tourism information for Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Great Britain. Why not start your European vacation in a place where English is spoken? Moderate summer temperatures make this part of Europe a smart choice if you must take your vacation in the dog days of summer.        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 Headlines Antwerp Pictures Antwerp is a fashion and diamond center for Belgium and... Like to Travel Well? Follow the CIA! 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Mexico Travel

Guadalajara Mexico - Travel Tourism Vacations  You are here: About > Travel > Mexico / Central America for Visitors > Other Places > Guadalajara Mexico - Travel Tourism Vacations Travel Go Mexico Essentials Packing List for Travelers to Mexico Health Information Mexico / C. America Safety Considerations Travel Books Mexico and Central America Tourism Offices Mexico/ Central America Articles & Resources Mexico Mexico City Acapulco, Mexico Cancun Yucatan Baja Los Cabos Puerto Vallarta Other Places Photos of Mexico Belize, Central America Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Panama Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Mexico / Central America for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Mexico / Central America for Visitors Guadalajara Cathedral Photo thanks to KSU.edu Stay up to date! Guadalajara Cathedral Photo thanks to KSU.edu Email to a friend Print this page Elsewhere on the Web Guadalajara Photos Guadalajara City Scenes Most Popular Mexican Music La Paz, Mexico Quinceanera Packing List Tijuana, Mexico What's Hot Buying Real Estate in Mexico Puerto Vallarta Cozumel, Mexico Whale Watching Fishing In Mexico Related Topics California for Visitors South America for Visitors Caribbean for Visitors Mexican Cuisine Guadalajara, Mexico From Apply Now , Your Guide to Mexico / Central America for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! The "Pearl of the West" Guadalajara, founded in 1542 by the Spanish conquistadors, is located in the western-central part of Mexico, in the state of Jalisco. It is a large and beautiful Mexican colonial city sitting on a high plateau more than 5,000 feet above sea level. The city is close to Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest lake, and is also close to the famous beach resort town of Puerto Vallarta. As the second largest city in Mexico with a population of several million persons, Guadalajara is a busy metropolis, and a major center of Mexican commerce. Despite its size, however, it is an easy city to navigate, and the residents are friendly and helpful to visitors. Guadalajara (and its surrounding area) is the birthplace of some of the most recognizable symbols of Mexico including mariachi music, the jarabe tapatío (Mexican hat dance), sombreros and tequila, and many consider Guadalajara to be the most traditional of all of the larger Mexican cities in the country. The city, while a large metropolis, nevertheless retains a small provincial town flavour with its numerous plazas, colonial buildings, broad tree-lined avenues, fountains, parks and colorful flowers. The city is famous for its local craftsmen, who produce a wide variety of high quality handmade items that are highly prized the world over. Because of its location at an altitude of 5000 feet above sea level, Guadalajara has a very comfortable climate year-round. Winters are mild and spring-like, and summers rarely get too hot. The wonderful climate, in large part, explains the city's enormous popularity as a retirement area. Guadalajara is not normally regarded as a resort town, and it is an ideal vacation destination for the traveler who is seeking a change of pace or escape from the traditional Mexican resort scene. The following are some of the many things to do and see in Guadalajara: Guadalajara Historic Center Perhaps the most beautiful area in the city is the historical downtown area of Guadalajara or "Centro Histórico", consisting of several large outdoor plazas, colonial buildings, museums and outside coffee places and restaurants. It is a great starting point for a leisurely stroll through the city's cultural center, enabling one to explore and obtain a taste of the town's gorgeous colonial architecture. The largest of the plazas in this area is the Plaza Tapatia, an huge 8 square-block plaza filled with important historical buildings and architecture, and a social meeting place for local residents to spend their free time in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays. As an alternative to exploring the area on foot, a unique way to see the historic center and the downtown area is to hire a Calandria - horse drawn carriages offering tours for nominal prices. Metropolitan Cathedral The Plaza Tapatia in downtown Guadalajara is the site of the city's most famous landmark - the Metropolitan Cathedral. Although construction commenced in 1561, the Cathedral took over 100 years to complete. The massive church, with its unique 65m high yellow-tiled twin steeples resembling inverted Calla Lillies, is an incredible example of Gothic, baroque, moorish and neoclassical architectural styles. The Cathedral houses the figures of many saints, has eleven alters and it is the final resting place for the assassinated and much beloved Cardinal Posadas. Guadalajara Zoo This wonderful zoo with lush vegetation is located about 9 miles from downtown Guadalajara, on the Barrancas de Oblatos - large deep gorges with rivers flowing over the edges. A mini-train travels throughout the zoo and will let you see all of the local animals, as well as many exotic animals from throughout the world. Connected to the zoo is a children's amusement park ("Selva Mágica") with dozens of different rides and other attractions for children, including a marine park with dolphin and seal shows. Parque Agua Azul This huge park is located just south of the city and is divided into two parts, connected by a bridge. There are large open green areas, an orchid house, a butterfly house, bird house, and various special attractions for the kids. Musical and cultural shows are performed regularly in the large outdoor auditorium, known as "La Concha Acústica". Local musicians perform along an area in the park known as "Musicians Boulevard". The Libertad Market Located in the historic center of Guadalajara is the Libertad Market ("Mercado Libertad"), said to be the largest market in Mexico under one roof. Inside this bustling and colorful market you will find dozens upon dozens of small stalls selling a wide range of products including Mexican handicrafts, household goods, food, chilies and leather goods. You can buy huaraches (sturdy Mexican sandals), authentic Mexican food, paper flowers, embroidered clothes, hammocks, guitars, hats, leather purses, belts, wood carvings, and so on. The very large food section of this market will dazzle you with its colors and aromas.        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 Buying Real Estate in Mexico Puerto Vallarta Cozumel, Mexico Whale Watching Fishing In Mexico

Family vacations- by region

Family vacations- by region  You are here: About > Travel > Travel with Kids > Lots More Destinations > Family vacations- by region 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 Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page See also: Spring Break Ideas Summer Vacations Fall Vacation Ideas more... Winter Vacations Christmas Vacation Ideas Family Travel Deals Most Popular Charades -How To Play Charades Family Vacation Spots The Atlantis Resort Great Places to See Santa Disney Christmas Magic Kingdom What's Hot Grand Floridian Chinese New Year - 2006 Poconos Great Wolf Lodge photo Dog Friendly Hotels, inns, lodges -- find dog-friendly vacat... Kwanzaa Related Topics Florida for Visitors New England for Visitors Theme Parks Hotels / Resorts / Inns Parenting of K-6 Children Family Vacations: ideas by region Trip Planner From Teresa Plowright , Your Guide to Travel with Kids . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Family Vacations: Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Photo courtesy of Tyler Place. Previous | Next >> Find many ideas, starting with the Northeast US; scroll down for more regions. See also Fall and Winter Vacations Ideas. Family Vacations: Northeast & Mid-Atlantic New York, New York : Top Ten Things to do with Teens New York Winter Vacations : for fun in the snow New England Pow-wows Moose Tours - May -June, Sept.-October, NH and Maine K-9: Family Vacations with Pooch CT: Lake Compounce, Connecticut: theme park with Garfield Boston With Kids - use Go Boston Card for attractions MA: Cape Cod's Red Jacket Beach Resort MA: Cape Codder Resort MA: Six Flags New England - theme park + water park NH: Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods - century-old Hotel, now part of ski resort Vermont: Tyler Place - all-inclusive; many kids' programs NY: Otesaga Resort Hotel - grand old hotel in historic Cooperstown NY: Rocking Horse Ranch Resort - all-inclusive, many activities NY: Mohonk Mountain House -Victorian castle in the great outdoors NY: The Lodge at Catskills Corner : bring the family dog too Catskills Family Resorts - 100 miles from NYC more New England family resorts PA: Hershey : "Chocolate Town" with theme park, family-friendly grand hotel, lodge PA: Poconos Great Wolf Lodge : rustic chic, and indoor waterpark more Poconos Resorts for families - easy drive from NYC, Phillie, DC VA: Colonial Williamsburg : history comes alive with real-life characters WV: White-water Rafting Family Vacations: Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Family Vacation Ideas: Caribbean Mexico (& Central America) Hawaii Florida Southeast Heartland & Southwest California; Pacific Northwest: North Canada Europe Previous | Next >>        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