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El Palacio de San Benito
A trip to Andalusia and the magnificent El Palacio de San Benito!
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Madrid's Parque del Retiro
In the centre of Madrid there is no better place than the Parque del Retiro to work out, relax, or catch up with a laptop in a quiet corner.
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Historical Center of Mexico City
Top sights to see in the historical center (centro historico) of Mexico City include the Zócalo plaza, churches, museums, palaces, and murals by Rivera and Orozco.
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Top Sights to See in Mexico City
A guide to Mexico City's top sights including palaces, churches, and museums in its historical center, Chapultepec Forest, colonial Coyoacán and San Ángel, and day-trips.
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Madrid
Madrid is much more than the capital of Spain. It has a distinctive life of its own.
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The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Madrid or the Palacio Real is one of the most magestic of all the palaces in Europe.
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Argentina - Rosario's Landmark Plaza 25 de Mayo
Around Rosario's oldest park you'll find a patrimony of rich architecture visible in public and private buildings - including its 19th century cathedral and municipality.
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Palaces in Sintra, Portugal
On top of a hill is the Palacio da Pena, an extraordinary 19th century neo-gothic structure. By contrast, in the center of town is the 14th century National Palace.
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Portugal’s Ten Best Sights
Portugal is filled with exciting travel experiences, don't miss sites, hilltop castles, gardens and beautiful scenery, so it's hard to pick only 10 best places to visit
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Seeing Portugal Region by Region
Portugal, only slightly larger than the US state of Maine, is best enjoyed region by region rather than trying to see it all in anything but an extended trip.
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Top Luxury Hotels in Cusco, Peru
Machu Picchu and The Sacred Valley are ancient wonders in Peru; a trip to Cusco also makes for an eye-opening vacation in Peru. These are the best hotels in Cusco.
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Argentina - Protected Architecture in Rosario
Rosario's heyday around the 1900s was largely influenced by European immigrants, their success stories are still visible in the building design of houses and offices.
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Baeza - Renaissance Jaen, Spain
Beautiful Baeza a glorious small Renaissance country town in Jaen, be surprised and delighted as you wander the narrow streets and keep discovering fabulous monuments.
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El Zócalo Square in Mexico City
The Zocalo square, or Plaza de la Constitution, in Mexico City is lined by the Cathedral, Templo Mayor Museum, Palacio Nacional, and government and commercial buildings.
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Spain’s Top Ten Sights
Few travelers can visit Galicia, Catalonia, Andalucia and the far-off Canary Islands on a single trip, but any of these sights would be the highlight of a vacation.
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Temple of Debod
Visit an ancient Egyptian temple in Parque del Oeste in Madrid.
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The Maria Luisa Park in Seville, Spain
This is Seville's main green area and was given to the City in 1893 by Princess Maria Luisa. Some of the buildings were a part of the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.
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Madrid Parks: The Huge Parque del Buen Retiro
Join thousands of Madridleños dressed for show on their Sunday paseo through Madrid's beautiful Retiro Park.
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The Candelaria, Bogota
Bogota is shaking off its unjust reputation as mad, bad and dangerous. The Candelaria is the very heartbeat of this cultural and touristic renaissance.
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La Paz, Bolivia Attractions
La Paz, Bolivia sits at a breathless altitude, but that doesn't keep this vibrant Andean city from having great architecture and a lively inidegneous cultural scene.
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Madrid, Spain on a Budget
Visiting Madrid doesn't have to be expensive. Go to concerts and the most important galleries for free. Enjoy a movie or a flamenco evening for the lowest prices in town.
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Argentina - El Paseo del Buen Pastor in Córdoba
A place to spend a leisurely afternoon with family: art exhibitions, musical performances, activities for children, shops, a restaurant and a musical fountain.
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Best Places to Take Kids in Spain
Spain's top 10 must-see sights and travel experiences for children, from pandas at the Madrid Zoo to Mediterranean beaches, Moorish palaces and Valencia's new aquarium.
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Intramuros, Manila's 16th Century Walled City
Intramuros, built in 1571, is a city within a city enclosed with walls. Cobbled streets, Spanish styled-houses, churches, baluartes, and drawbridges---these are evocative of the 300 years of Spanish occupation in Manila. Join me now as I soak up the walls' atmosphere.
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Lanzarote’s 10 Best Sights
Must-see sights for travelers to this sunny island include sea caves, craft markets, a wine trail, cactus gardens and edgy architectural designs by artist Cesar Manrique.
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Madrid - so hot it's cool.
Madrid, the Spanish capital, is one of the hottest places to be this summmer.
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Spain Trivia: Malaga Travel Facts
Information on the Andalucian town: The Palacio de Buenavista, bus tours, Playa de la Malagueta, Feria de Malaga festival, Cortijo de Torres & La Mantiqua cathedral
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Stones History (Feb 7-13)
A brief look at this week in Stones history
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Hotel Dunas Canteras: Inclusive Destination Development Nests in the Canary Islands
Inclusive travel begets inclusive destinations -- or is it the reverse? A critical mass of savvy travelers and accessible destinations makes it possible to undertake region-wide planning for full inclusion. Hotel Dunas Canteras is poised to ignite that transmutation in the Canary Islands.
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Boca Win Sixth Copa Libertadores
Linking attack and midfield in a devastatingly effective fashion, Juan Roman Riquelme helps the Bombonera faithful enjoy a sixth South American Champions League title.
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Cusco, Peru's Best Hotels
Here we look at the best hotels in the city of Cusco, Peru, the capital of the Incas who called it the "navel of the world."
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Green Madrid - Parks and Gardens
Go Green in Madrid City - Environmentally Friendly Parks, Gardens, Hothouses, Zoos and Ecological Theme Parks in the Highest Capital City in Europe.
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Jaen, Spain City and Province
A brief look at Jaen in Andalucia, Southern Spain. Castle, Parador, Cathedral and Churches plenty to see and do.
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San Sebastian - Michelin Restaurant Town
For a gastronomic treat the town of San Sebastian will feed you well. It has three 3* Michelin Restaurants for your delight.
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Argentina - The Walk of the Century in Rosario
Enjoy El Paseo del Siglo - a one hour walking tour along neo-Baroque, Art Deco and eclectic buildings, each telling a tale about its successful owners.
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Artist Maria Izquierdo
Although not as well-known as Frida Kahlo, Maria Izquierdo's vividly unique paintings make her one of Mexico's premier 20th century artists.
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Copa Libertadores 2007
In South America football is passion, so for showmanship, dazzling performances and unpredictable outcomes, look no further than the Semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores.
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Organic Restaurants in Andalucia
The new project to encourage locally produced organic produce by restaurants got off the ground well at the first Gastronomy Day.
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Thomas Campbell Named Met Museum's New Director
On September 8, 2008, The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Board of Trustees announced the election of Thomas P. Campbell as its ninth Director and Chief Executive Officer.
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What to do in Casco Viejo
Discover Panama City's most attractive and fascinating neighborhood; spend the day visiting the city's most interesting museums, churches, and restaurants.
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Cruisin' Along the River Walk
Here's an easy way to get oriented on what's where along the famed Paseo del Rio or River Walk in downtown San Antonio.
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Manila for the Time-pressed Traveler -- Part I
For the visitor to Manila who are tight on time but big on adventure. Part I covers unusual food and dining places.
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European Football Transfers
The European transfer market is in full swing, and here's a guide on who has left and arrived at the biggest clubs of England, Spain and Italy
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Spain Facts: Aragon Travel Trivia
Spain: Information on bombs in Zaragoza's basilica, Teruel, Henry VIII's wife Catherine, Alquezar canyoning, filming at Loarre castle & the birthplaces of Opus Dei & Goya
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Looking Back to the 1999 NBA Draft
This June marks the eight-year anniversary of the 1999 NBA Draft. Hindsight offers a better picture of which teams were most successful in that draft.
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Monumental Diego Rivera
Diego Rivera's fresco masterpieces depicting the history and pride of Mexico have ensured his place in art history.
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Woman on the Move: Yours Truly in Portugal
Okay! Time for some stories from the road! I'm prepared to share some of my travel experiences with all of you Internet readers. The first article recounts a particularly hairy overnight train ride in Portugal. I'm sharing my story as an example of a situation that a woman travelling alone probably should NOT put herself in. Remember, safety should always be a top priority.
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