Articles related to "Campo"

Campo Grande, southern gateway to the Pantanal, is a friendly city with interesting tourist sights like churches, markets as well as indigenous art shops and museums.

Campo Grande is a good city to arrange an excursion to the Pantanal or to find tourist information on Mato Grosso do Sul's tourist destinations and natural scenery.

Enjoy rappelling at the waterfalls of Utiariti and Salto Belo or adventure trips like hiking, snorkelling and scuba diving in rivers around Campo Novo do Parecis.

Aqua Alte (High Water) is a frequent and disastrous problem for Venice, and particularly for St Mark's Square. Venetian authorities are determined to rescue the city.

Travel to the Indian villages in the Reservations of Utiariti, Paresi and Ponte de Pedra, where Paresi Indians live near spectacular waterfalls and sell handicrafts.

Monumental civic architecture in Late Medieval Italian city states articulated values of an ideal society through design and functions of their town halls.

Mato Grosso do Sul has a variety of tourist attractions: crystalline lakes in Bonito, churches in Campo Grande, fishing trips in Corumbá and the wetlands of the Pantanal.

Car rental allows the traveller to visit the Pantanal independently. Depending on the time of year or type of trip, rent a regular car or a four-wheel drive.

The Venetian Carnivale mask has a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. The craft of hand-made masks is still alive in mask shops around Campo San Barnaba, Venice.

Enjoy the wetland ecosystem of the Pantanal in Mato Grosso on an organised Pantanal tour, which starts from the surrounding cities of Cuiabá, Campo Grande and Corumbá.

It was announced today that Sam Allardyce would be stepping down as Bolton Wanderers manager with immediate effect after eight years in charge.

From February 23 to 29, 2008, more than 100 participating restaurants in the Mile-High City offer multi-course meals for only $52.80 a couple ($26.40 for one).

Italy's Siena is a fascinating medieval city oozing with history and filled with traditional narrow streets to explore. Discover the history of the Palio and Contrades.

Beat the tour buses to the best photo spot outside the famous tower in the Campo dei Miracoli, Tuscany, Italy - but beware of fake designer merchandise and rip-off cafes.

Delving further into this Spanish wine region, taste what makes a Rioja a Rioja, and one Rioja better than another.

Located in Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul in southern Brazil, the Pantanal-the world's largest wetlands-offers a smorgasbord of wildlife to feast eyes on.

From skiing to Santa, here are some of the most festive places to see and things to do across Europe during December.

The Palio of Italy lasts only about 90 seconds, but like all great horse races it is surrounded with tradition, excitement, and serious business for Siena's citizens.

The last installment of the gruesome franchise promises to be scarier, bloodier, and all around more disgusting.

An entire Venetian square is transformed into a festive Christmas Market where craftsmen sell Murano glassware, Carnival masks and delicious goodies from all over Italy.

European markets traditionally sell produce, meat, and fish, but many markets include local crafts, antiques, art work, and spices.

Cameroon is often called Africa-all-in one. It has rainforests and mountains; beach resorts and big cities - but it is the arts and culture and you'll remember.

Get tips from the pros, practice your swing, and see the world's best country clubs with luxurious golf voyages.

Go Green in Madrid City - Environmentally Friendly Parks, Gardens, Hothouses, Zoos and Ecological Theme Parks in the Highest Capital City in Europe.

Italy: Information and statistics on the world's oldest museum, the first ghetto, Archimedes, black magic, Passion Of The Christ, Battle of the Oranges & Messina bridge.

From the Alloggi Agli Artisti to the Gritti Palace or Caffe Florian to Harry's Bar, the canal city has accommodation and cafés both cheap and five star.

Morgan made his name plundering the Spanish Caribbean colonies on behalf of the English crown, while pocketing more than one or two pieces of eight for his trouble.

The newest James Bond movie was filmed on location during one of Italy's most spectacular events, the Palio, a bareback horserace around the main piazza in Siena

Images of death and the macabre produced during the Medieval era were highly influenced by the Black Plague that spread across Europe during the mid-14th century.

Enjoy Uruguay's most scenic village and wander around the fortress where cobbled streets line the waterfront, and join locals watching the sunset and drinking a "mate".

Touring Venice on a budget is not the easiest thing to do. High prices and plenty of tourists mean that it can be extremely expensive, especially at popular attractions.

In choosing a cruise, look at the ports the ship will visit. Here are some favorites, with advice on whether or not a shore excursion offers the best experiences.

Sapezal offers guided tours to the indigenous Paresi Indians, the Jesuit ruins near the Utiariti Waterfall and has adventure sports like rafting on the Papegaio River.

Aleijadinho developed a distinctive form of Brazilian baroque art in the eighteenth century. His masterworks are found in the colonial cities of Minas Gerais.

Breeders' Cup officials looked long at adding a turf sprint to the championships card. Trainers gave their pro-and-con opinions. Europe waited. Nineteen entered.

Staying at a Pantanal fazenda, a ranch, is a great way to enjoy the wetlands of the Pantanal. Wildlife trips are possible on foot, by car, by boat or on horseback.

In the heart of the Pantanal wetlands lies Fazenda 4 Cantos: a traditional fazenda that offers a lovely accommodation, wildlife excursions and piranha fishing trips.

Thrift store art isn't always bullfighters on velvet. Sometimes a treasure shows up in the collection bins and those treasures reap high rewards at fine art auctions.

Miss Garnet's pilgrims travel to Venice to find the Church of the Archangel Raphael, the Ponte de Cristo and other significant sites from Salley Vickers' beautiful novel.

An unpaved road from Quebrada to Humahuaca to Iruya is the start of the discovery of awesome mountain settings, isolated villages and spectacular off-road trails.

The Romans have been busy renovating and restoring the city's palaces, villas and museums, reopening four within the past few months.

Iguassu Falls National Park in Brazil features adventure tours, boat rides, a canyon walk and is located next to a bird park.

Palomar Mountain, San Diego, Ca S6 and S7. These 2 roads lead to Palomar Observatory. They offer 2 very different rides.

No one would go Venice without visiting the beautiful Piazza San Marco - St. Mark's Square. Or pausing atop Rialto Bridge to watch gondolas glide along the Grand Canal.

Venice is the most romantic city in the world, and full of good eating places. But not all the best restaurants are easy to find, and tourist traps should be avoided

Brief biography of Antonio Sacchini, Italian Opera composer of the Classical Era best-known for opera seria. Famous for 'Oedipe a Colonne.'

The Pantanal is one of Brazil's natural habitats of piranhas. Take a fishing trip to catch a good lunch and try one of the tasty piranha fish recipes.

While some claim Rio's celebration is the world's largest, it's Salvador that actually throws the biggest and best street party in the world every February.

Rome, Assisi, Venice, Verona, Bolzano, Bresannone, Milan, Naples and Merano are among the many Italian cities and towns whose streets fill with holiday market stalls.

For the price of a Vaporetto ticket or bike rental, Venice offers history, local color and the pleasure of exploring hidden corners and seeing sights few tourists find.