Vacations Articles
21: A Guide To Spain's Quirkier Festivals
Spaniards seem rarely to need much of a reason for a fiesta or festival of some sort and you can pretty much guarantee that wherever you are in Spain there will be some merrymaking going on somewhere in honour of a patron saint ? I?ve decided to look at some of Spain?s quirkier, slightly less known festivals and enlighten readers as to some of the stranger practices which take place at various times around the country.
Our journey begins in the east of the country in the t...
22: Leuven Tourist Information
General summary of the city:
Leuven (Louvain in French) is a university town and the capital city of the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Catholic Univeristy of Leuven) is the oldest catholic univeristy in the world. It is also one of the world?s oldest universities. With respect to the adage ?old is gold?, the univeristy which is the hallmark of Leuven, is one of the most beautiful sights in the whole of Europe.
An ancient town L...
23: Mechelen Tourist Information
Mechelen is very nearby Brussels, another popular city in Belgium. Mechelen possesses a rich history that can be understood and enjoyed by its existing architecture?Mechelen is a city full of historical cathedrals, towers, parks and site seeing opportunities. Lakenhalle and St. Rombouts Cathedral are noted World Heritage Sites and the museums in Mechelen are sure to please the cultural enthusiast.
Mechelen has been the former home of many famous inhabitants. Famous individ...
24: Top Four City Museums In Spain
Spain , with its myriad of influences and epic history, is a country with a diverse gamut of sights and sounds to offer its 45 million tourists who visit every year. An area where this can be seen in particular is in its museums and galleries, a rich history of art and culture has left Spain a huge legacy in this department with names such as Dali, Picasso and Miro leading the list:
Guggenheim, Bilbao:
Now one of the most easily recognised buildings in Europe, the Gugge...
25: Namur Tourist Information
Namur is the capital of Wallonia, the French speaking southern part of Belgium. It is also the most important town in the province of Namur. This place of historic interest is situated 60 km south-east of Brussels, Belgium?s capital city.
Over the past hundreds of years, Namur has acquired the status of being one of the most strategic places in Belgium because of its geographical location. Namur dwells at the confluence of the Sambre River and the Meuse River which are the...
26: Oostende Tourist Information
Originally a small fishing village, the city of Oostende received its city charter in the 13th century and now has a population of 91,000 people, the largest population on the Belgian coast. Set half way along the 40 mile Belgian coastline, it became popular as a resort in the 19th century, when Kings Leopold I and II spent their summers there. During World War II the city was badly bombed.
The city is protected from the North Sea by a series of large dikes built in the la...
27: Spa Tourist Information
The little town of Spa with a population of less than 11000 is a city of many distinctions. It is located in the Belgian province of Liège. People who live in Spa are proud of their little town because it has been acknowledged with many ?firsts? in the world. It is Europe?s oldest health resort. It is the world?s first casino. No prizes for guessing that the word ?spa? in English originates from this place in Belgium.
The thermal springs in Spa, well known by the 16th cent...
28: Cruise Ship Honeymoons
Each year, thousands of couples make the decision to get married. If you are planning on becoming one of those individuals, then it is likely that you and your new spouse will plan a honeymoon. When it comes to selecting a honeymoon destination, you have a number of options to choose from.
Honeymoons are often thought of as vacations. In a way, the only difference between a family vacation and a honeymoon is romance and the lack of children. Honeymoons are supposed to a fu...
29: Ten Tips For A Tech Problem Free Vacation
Heading off for vacation? Here are my top 10 tips for a trouble-free high tech vacation ? things to do before you leave and what to do while on vacation to protect and enjoy your gizmos and gadgets:
1. Unplug. Yeah, I know. That?s what you hope to do on your getaway. But give your gadgets a break, too. Unplug your computers and printers. This protects them against power surges or nearby lightning strikes while you?re away. Same with your cable modem, router and wireless hu...
30: A Mexico Vacation Can Be A Lovely Ride
People seeking Mexico vacations must reckon with their own interest as well. Mexico as a holiday destination offers sunny beaches, wonderful sights and delicious foods. Some visitors? takes delight in hanging around the sunny beaches while sipping cold beers, while others prefer exploring the architectural masterpieces that dots the entire Mexican landscape. The interest of tourists certainly should be the determining factor when considering a Mexico vacation.
Several Mexi...
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