A Wild Attraction: Colorado’s Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Is Pure Fun For People Of All Ages
One of Colorado's many marvellous attractions is the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo which is located in the state's central city of Colorado Springs. The Zoo, being one of only two mountain zoos in the United States, was established in 1926 by philanthropist Spencer Penrose for the purpose of housing his growing collection of exotic animals. Today, it holds over 750 animals from all over the world, including 30 endangered species and the largest herd of Somali giraffes in the United States.The Zoo operat...
A Treasure In Biscayne Bay: Miami’s Bayside Marketplace
One of Florida's most popular cities, among both tourists and locals, Miami has been immortalised in popular culture in a number of violent films: Bad Boys, Miami Vice and Scarface, amongst others, have done much to propel the image of the city into the national spotlight, though not always for the right reasons. But Miami remains a popular tourist destination, and one of its most celebrated highlights is the Bayside Marketplace.Located on the fabulous Biscayne Boulevard, overlooking Biscayne Ba...
Why Chicago Is More Than Simply An Urban Cityscape
Chicago is famed for a number of things, but many people don?t associate the city with its amazing park district. This is a shame because with more than 7300 acres of parkland, encompassing 552 parks, 16 lagoons, 33 beaches and housing one of the world?s largest fountains, it is truly a great place to visit.One of the most impressive and popular landmarks is definitely the Buckingham Fountain. The fountain is a great draw for tourists when it is turned on in April to signal the onset of summer. ...
Tourism And Hotel Industry Representatives Say No To Proposed "Bed Tax"
Current plans to introduce a ?Bed Tax? have been roundly criticized by the hotel and tourism industry. The plan is being proposed as part of a national Government tax review of local government funding and would see a 10% tax surcharge being levied per night on top of the already existing 17.5% VAT.The plan follows on from a report last year for the Association of London Government, which represents 32 boroughs, which described the tax as, an ideal minor tax in that it relates to a group that i...
Why The Beach Holiday Will Never Go Out Of Fashion
If anyone ever asks for the time while on a beach holiday, they surely have a thing or two to learn. Simply put, beaches have a way of holding time on their own accord, and they will undoubtedly insist on taking you with them at their own, leisurely, pace. And why wouldn't you want to go? White, powdery sand along crystal-clear waters, palm trees for shade, and the sea breeze simply epitomize pure relaxation.Spend your well deserved time soaking up the brilliant rays and letting go of all your s...
The History Of Hilton Hotels
Hilton Hotels are upscale, full service properties catering to business travel and leisure guests. They are a chain of over 500 hotels all over the world from Rome to Omaha. Hilton Hotels are enjoying a phenomenal growth in online sales. Hilton hotels are the place for you if you want a distinctive hotel. The original company was founded in 1919 by Conrad Hilton.Conrad Hilton was determined to maximize every square foot of hotel space and serve the hotel guest. Mr. Hilton bought his first hotel ...
Why The Beach Holiday Will Never Go Out Of Fashion
If anyone ever asks for the time while on a beach holiday, they surely have a thing or two to learn. Simply put, beaches have a way of holding time on their own accord, and they will undoubtedly insist on taking you with them at their own, leisurely, pace. And why wouldn't you want to go? White, powdery sand along crystal-clear waters, palm trees for shade, and the sea breeze simply epitomize pure relaxation.Spend your well deserved time soaking up the brilliant rays and letting go of all your s...
A Treasure In Biscayne Bay: Miami’s Bayside Marketplace
One of Florida's most popular cities, among both tourists and locals, Miami has been immortalised in popular culture in a number of violent films: Bad Boys, Miami Vice and Scarface, amongst others, have done much to propel the image of the city into the national spotlight, though not always for the right reasons. But Miami remains a popular tourist destination, and one of its most celebrated highlights is the Bayside Marketplace.Located on the fabulous Biscayne Boulevard, overlooking Biscayne Ba...
Indianapolis Wines Show There Is More To The State Than Just Sport
Indianapolis is renowned for several things, especially its sporting heritage, from the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall Of Fame Museum where you can tour the famous race track through to the Pacers basketball team and the Colts Football team. Until recently, however, it has not been widely recognized for its many wineries. The opening of the Gaia Wines Contemporary Winery in 1996 has sought to change this state of affairs, bringing the art of the winemaker squarely to the Indiana ...
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