| Vacationing In Tucson - When you decide to vacation in Tucson Arizona, there are a few things to know that will make your trip easier, more fun, and more enjoyable. Here are some tips and suggestions to ensure that you get the most out of your time in the 'Little Pueblo.' |
| Great Vacations Require Great Planning - Properly planning your travel itinerary takes some time, but a well-planned itinerary saves time, money, and headaches. |
| A Tucson Vacation - As you're about to see, if you opt for a Tucson vacation, you'll have a cornucopia of options for activities – some of which you likely had not considered. |
| A Vacation in Florence - Traveling in Tuscany - This city has been an important artistic, architectural, and commercial center since its origins, and has been the birthplace of many relevant people who have caused an impact on a variety of disciplines and historical moments in the rest of Europe and the world. |
Genoa Italy -
Vacation in a Seaport and a City - The origin of the name of this city is based on the Ligurian word for "knee" or "angle." Genoa received its name due to its geographical location – at the 'angle' of the Italian peninsula's attachment to the mainland. |
Milan, in Lombardy - This is where the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is located, the first shopping mall of the world -- and probably the most famous one as well. |
Vacation in Naples -
The New City. The history of Naples starts around the 7th century BC, when the Greeks founded this city with the name of Neapolis. |
Visiting Padua -
Another reason to vacation in northern Italy. According to some experts, Padua is the most antique city in the northern area of Italy. Knowing this, it is very easy to imagine the great number of unique and amazing historical places that this city offers including constructs, monuments, religious buildings, and art centers. |
Visiting Palermo – the administrative seat of Sicily. One of the most peculiar and interesting facts tourists should know about Palermo is that this city is considered by the experts as the most conquered one in the entire world. |
Visiting Pisa - Home of the tower. Towards the 11th century, Pisa and its port became very popular, and the city was named part of the Repubbliche Marinare, historically the four most important Marine Republics of Italy. During that époque, and due to the importance of its port, Pisa also was considered a very important commercial and economic centre in Italy, and the neighboring countries as well. |
| An overview of Rome - no article (or even book-sized text) could fully cover this amazing ancient city. Read about some unusual places, and some less known facts about the seat of the Roman Empire. |
| Visiting The City of Siena, in Tuscany - Among many other things, Siena is home of one of the greatest Romanesque constructs of the world, the
Duomo, or Cathedral of Siena. |
| Cordoba - A city and a province. Around the year 710, Cordoba was invaded and came under the control of the Moors. During this époque, Cordoba was the largest and most developed city in not only Spain, but the entire of Europe as well, and a great number of constructs that nowadays can still be seen were built in it showing the clear influence of a distinctive Moorish style. |
| Madrid - A beautiful capital and vacation destination. The area where nowadays Madrid is located was already inhabited in prehistoric times. Despite this, the first important historical moment known about Madrid as a city dates from the 9th century, when a palace was built by request of Mehmed I in the same spot where the actual Palacio Real is located today. |
| Seville – capital of Andalusia. Around the year 1025, this city went through a short period of independence, after which it became controlled by Ferdinand III of Castile. Throughout its entire history, and mainly due to its strategically located port, this city has had an important impact in the commercialization of the products of that region of Spain. |
| The Small and Attractive City of Sitges - The first and most antique event in the history of this vacation destination is the Festa Major or Ball de Diables. The Festa Major was first celebrated in August of the year 1853, and since then it has become part of the traditions of the city. |
| Valencia – For an attractive port city vacation. One of the best times of the year for visiting the city of Valencia is during March, when the festival of Las Fallas takes place. |
Vacation in Turin -An industrial city - One of the first important events known to have taken place in Turin happened during the 1st century BC, when a military camp was created by the Romans, and the first steps into today's Turin were taken. It was that construction that accounts for the 'chessboard-like' original design of the city - which can be still noticed at some areas today. |
| Amsterdam for Vacation - The city of Amsterdam is known to be one of the largest and most interesting historic centers in all of Europe. This city has an amazing amount of unique museums, cultural buildings, and historical constructs, as well as offering a very exciting nightlife provided by a large number of pubs and nightclubs. |
| A Vacation in Delft - During the 16th and 17th centuries, Delft was recognized as one of the most important and popular cities in Holland. Despite this, some tragic moments took place during that period, such as for example, when William the Silent was killed in 1584, or when around 100 city inhabitants were killed and the city seriously damaged in what is known as the Delft Explosion around the year 1655. |
| A Vacation in Eindhoven - A great moment for having a vacation in this destination is during spring and summer time. During those seasons, this city offers several attractive festivals and activities, such as the Virus Festival, the Fiesta del Sol, and the Jazz in Lighttown Festival. The name of this last festival is in allusion to the nickname this town has, "the city of lights", which was given to it by being the home town of the Philips company. |
| Travel to Haarlem for a Great Vacation in North Holland - Towards the 14th century, most of Haarlem's buildings were made of wood, in such a way that, around the year 1330, the city was almost entirely burnt. This disaster was repeated two times more, in 1328 and in 1351. After these three fires, a large part of the city and many of its main buildings, such as the count's Castle, were completely destroyed. |
| Travel to Leiden for a Super Vacation in South Holland - Most of the constructions that were built during the great 16th and 17th centuries are still perfectly conserved and are among the most appealing attractions this city offers to all those tourists who travel to it. |
| A Vacation in the Municipality of Rotterdam - Rotterdam can be officially considered a city since June of 1340 when it first received city rights. This city started developing as a port town, and its popularity and importance started increasing when the Netherlands East India Company was established in it. |
| The Hague - A Constitutional Capital. The Hague is the seat of government of the Netherlands, being where the Queen of
the country, as well as the First Chamber or Eerste Kamer, and the Second
Chamber or Tweede Kamer are located. |
| Utrecht–a Capital, Municipality, and Province - This city, with a territory of about 96,000 km2 and a population of about 283,000 inhabitants, is the fourth largest city tourists could find in the Netherlands when they travel to that destination. |
| Zandvoort - A Vacation Beach Resort in North Holland. Zandvoort is one of the most beautiful and popular beach resorts in the Netherlands. The town of Zandvoort, located within the municipality of same name, has a population of about 17,000 inhabitants who live in a territory of about 34,000 km2, with a density of approximately 500 inhabitants per km2. |
| A Vacation in Alsace Lorraine - After the Franks, and towards the 9th century, Alsace Lorraine became again part of the Roman Empire, this time ruled by Charlemagne. During the 13th century, this area of France started becoming very prosperous after becoming an important commercial centre that would be seen as a stop point in the commerce between the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and England with Switzerland and Germany. |
| Travel to Arnhem For a Vacation on the Lower Rhine - Tourists that travel to the municipality of Arnhem for a vacation could meet, besides the city of Arnhem itself, five other cities: Rijkerswoerd, Schuytgraaf, Elden, Schaarsbergen, and Malburgen. |
| A Vacation in Birmingham, in the United Kingdom's West Midlands Conurbation. Tourists might also find it interesting to know that this city has been the birth place of many famous people, such as J. R. R. Tolkien, Neville Chamberlain, Joseph Chamberlain, Ozzy Osbourne, and Tony Hancock, among many others. |
| Travel to The Port City of Bordeaux for a Great Vacation - Bordeaux was first founded as a city as long ago as around the year 300 BC, when the Viviscis, a Celtic Tribe, settled in it naming it Burdigala. This tribe remained in control of this city until the year 60 BC, when the Romans started ruling it. |
| The Historic Burgundy Region for a Cultural Vacation - Burgundy is world wide famous by the excellent wines it produces. The wines from Burgundy, known with the same name as the region, are recognized to be among the best wines of the world, and are therefore one of the first things tourists should try when they travel to this area of France for a vacation. |
| The French Riviera – The Classic Luxury Vacation - The best time of the year to visit the French Riviera probably is between April and October when the weather is most propitious for enjoying the beach, although in July and August this destination tends to be crowded. Despite of this, this region of France counts with a mild Mediterranean climate most of the year, in such a way that tourists can still enjoy a great vacation if they travel to this destination in winter as well. |
| Travel to Ile de France for an unforgettable Vacation - Ile de France is divided in eight main arrondisments or departments: Seine et Marne, Paris, Yvelines, Essone, Val de Marine, Hauts de Seine, Val d'Seine Saint Denis. This region surrounds Paris with a radius of approximately 50 miles, and is perfect for being visited after meeting the amazing capital of the country. |
| A Vacation in Lincoln - The Cathedral of Lincoln, called the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln, is the seat of the Diocese of Lincoln as well as a very interesting religious construct. This cathedral was first built around the year 1070 by request of William the Conqueror where a small church was located. |
| Travel to the Town of Blackpool for a Seaside Vacation - One of the best times of the year to travel to Blackpool for vacation is when its dance festival takes place. The Dance Festival of Blackpool is among the most famous of its kind in all Europe... |
| Vacation in The County Town of Chester - Mainly thanks to the city's large and strong walls, the Anglo Saxons succeeded avoiding several attempts from the Danes who wished to invade this city. Nowadays, the town of Chester is characterized by being a very attractive shopping area as well as an important spot from the point of view of history and architecture. |
| A Vacation in the County of Cornwall - According to the statistics, Cornwall is chosen as a vacation destination by over five million tourists per year. Due to its history and beautiful natural environment, this is one of the most popular destinations visitors could travel to in the United Kingdom. |
| Devon – Two Coastlines in One Vacation - During its beginnings, in 6000 BC, this region of England was populated by Mesolithic hunter gatherer inhabitants. Later, this place was controlled by the Romans, who gave it its actual name, Devon, being this similar to the term they used to denominate the Celtics who lived nearby. |
| A Great Vacation in the Cathedral City of Ely - Reaching Ely can be easily done and tourists on vacation will find many ways to travel to this town from several other destinations. For example, visitors could find direct trains connecting this city with the Stantsted Airport, London Liverpool Street, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Norwich, London King's Cross, Cambridge, Peterborough, King's Lynn, March, Ipswich, and Thetford. |
| Travel to the Town of Brighton for a Seaside Resort Vacation - The Palace Pier or Brighton Pier is another spot visitors should not miss in this vacation destination. This pier is the largest in Brighton and has many restaurants, an attractive and large fun fair, and several arcade halls from the 19th century. |
| A Vacation in the Loire Valley - One of the most interesting castles visitors can meet when they travel to Loire Valley is the Chateau de Chambord, a royal and impressing construction which was build by request of Francois I and with the help of Leonardo Da Vinci. |
| Visiting London for a Traditional Vacation - The city of London is also famous by its schools and art schools, in such a way that receives students from around the world on a constant basis. Some of the most famous schools are: the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and the Central School of Speech and Drama. |
| A Vacation in Manchester - Reaching Manchester and traveling around within its urban area is very easy due to the great transportation methods this city offers. All those tourists who wish to meet this city by car, should know that this city counts with some of the largest roads and routes in the United Kingdom. |
| The French Region of Normandy for a Special Vacation - The region of Normandy is characterized by having an important amount of Rivers, such as the Eure, the Cuesnon, the Seine, the Vire, the Orne, the Robec, the Touques, and the Risle. |
| Travel to Beautiful Paris for the Vacation of a Lifetime - Paris is situated by the River Seine, and is composed by an urban area with a territory of around 105,500 km2 and two inhabited islands called Ile de la Cite and Ile Saint Louis. The city of Paris is divided into twenty districts or arrondissements, among which around thirteen are the most important from the point of view of history and architecture. |
| Provence, Where France and Italy Meet - According to historians, Provence was one of the first Roman provinces to become Christianized, since Christianity arrived to it during the 3rd century with such strength that an important number of churches, monasteries and other religious constructions were built. |
| Travel to Aquitaine for Vacation - This region of France is one of the main producers and exporters of grapes and wine of France, being this considered one of the undisputable main resources of Aquitaine. |
| First Time Travel to Europe – A Planning Guide to make your travels and vacations in Europe the best they can be. |
| Important Health Information For Travelers to Central America - This article will detail some of the health concerns that travelers to Central America and Argentina should be aware of, and prepared for in advance. |
| The Best Festivals in France - France has festivals - lots of them. If you're traveling to France, or deciding on a vacationo destination, see this article for some events you might have missed. |
| Travel Asia - Festivities and Fun - For a list and descriptions of some really uunusual events in Asia, try perusing this article. |
| Top 100 US Cities - These cities are considered to be the best cities in the US in which to live or take a vacation. |
| Travel Canada - Welcome travelers – to Cowtown, Canada and The Calgary Stampede! This two-week long festival starting the first Friday after June 2nd can showcases everything under the sun to do with ranching. Here is a short description of the attractions, events and festivities this world-renowned event has to offer. |
| Vacation In Spain - There are a several fiestas that are so integral to the heart of Spain that you won’t want to miss them when traveling there. This article details a few of those phenomenal events. |
| Traveling in Mexico City - This article will give you the necessary information you require to get around in Mexico City, while ensuring your travel plans are still pleasant, exciting and fruitful. |
| Evaluating a South American Travel or Tour Package - Here are five tips to help you decide which South American travel package is right for you. |
| Travel Spain For the Fiestas & Folklore - If you do travel to Spain, you're in for some treats. Some of the following events are celebrated at some level in Tucson, Arizona but nothing at all like they are in Spain. |
| Traveling Switzerland – Always one of the world's favorite vacation spots, this article will give you some tips on where to go, and what to see in Switzerland. |
| The Ultimate National Park Loop - According the National Park Service, five of the top twenty National Parks are located within a day’s driving time of each other, and for those lucky enough to live in southern Arizona, a day’s drive of Tucson. GREAT PHOTOS! (Editor's Pick) |
