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Princess Cruises… 5 Important Points!

Posted July 22, 2009 , add a comment

Ronald Rougeaux

The Princess Cruises offers all of the main facilities that Princess is noted for, plus some new innovations. These include the, fantastic shows each evening, dramatic piazza-style atrium featuring small-bite eateries and performing street entertainers. The larger cruise liners in the Princess Cruises fleet carry more than three thousand passengers, with a vast number of balcony staterooms and mini-suites. There will be a great experience while waking in the morning, go out to your private balcony and take in the fresh sea air. If you have few glasses of juices with you, you will definitely enjoy more.

There are many things to consider before embarking on a Princess cruise adventure. First you need to be clear on what you want from this type of vacation so you can easily search for available trips and packages.

1. Destination is one of the first things to decide on before getting down to details. A Princess Cruise offers so many interesting destinations to choose from and the most popular ones are South America, Europe, Canada, New England, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Panama Canal, Hawaii, Tahiti, South Pacific, Mexican Riviera, Alaska and World Cruise.

2. Duration is another factor that you need to decide on. There are short cruises that only run for five days. For first timers though, it is recommended that you choose a longer trip to maximize the activities that you can do. There are trips that last for 6 to 8 days, 9 to 15 days, and schedules for 16 days up too. For tour duration, most tours run for 3 to 4 to 6 days or more. Relative to this, you would also need to think about the travel sequence. You can choose to cruise first before the tour or the other way around.

3. Just like any other holiday trips, there are documents that need to be prepared when going on a Princess cruise. You need to have your travel certification, permits, visa/s or passports on hand to avoid any hitches during the trip. Your travel agency can further advise you on other essential documents that you should not forget to bring.

4. Are you combining your cruise with another travel itinerary? Or is it the only travel activity that you’re going to do? Whichever, it pays to learn about the embarkation ports so you can plan for other things including delays, land and air transfers and stopovers. Embarkation ports for these trips include Acapulco in Mexico, Athens in Greece, Bangkok in Thailand, Barbados, Beijing in China, Cape Town in South Africa, Ft. Lauderdale in Florida, Honolulu in Hawaii, London in England, Manaus in Brazil, New Orleans in Louisiana, Osaka in Japan, Quebec City in Quebec, Rome in Italy, San Juan in Puerto Rico, Seattle in Washington, Sydney in Australia, Venice in Italy, Anchorage in Alaska, Auckland in New Zealand, Barcelona in Spain, Buenos Aires in Argentina, Copenhagen in Denmark, Galveston in Texas and Lima in Peru among many others.

5. The fleet must be considered too. All princesses are magnificent ships but they offer different opportunities as far as amenities, activities and experiences to be had are concerned. Read the detailed description for each ship and make your choice.

Vermont: Smugglers’ Notch Resort, New Summertime Family Fun Day Tripping.

Posted July 15, 2009 , add a comment
Vermont: Smugglers’ Notch Resort, New Summertime Family Fun Day Tripping. 62VTSmuggsWallFor kids (parents too) seeking fun and adventure on their summer vacation, Smugglers’ Notch Resort in Vermont has expanded its programming to include new day trips for ages 9-15. These day trips will offer kids the camaraderie of a group experience, while showcasing what Vermont is famous for including outdoor adventure, pristine fresh lake and river waters, and nature discovery.

Families visiting the Resort on the popular FamilyFest package will receive a 25 percent discount on the outings. The new day trip adventures include some high energy fun.

 
High Adventure Experience: A 3-day program of exploration with visits to Smugglers’ own Notchville Park, with Giant Swing, climbing wall, swimming and watersliding on The Twister. A second day will be spent exploring the caves in Smugglers’ Notch Pass. On the third day the group enjoys a thrilling Via Ferrata experience including zipline, waterfall climb, Burma Bridge gorge crossing, and rock climbing. A portion of the day will also be devoted to GeoCaching. The cost for this outing is $200, which includes guides, lunch and transportation.

Canoe & Kayak River Day Trip: 62VTSmuggsKayakingCounselors provide canoeing and kayaking instruction and lead day trips down the Lamoille River with a stop for a swim along the way. Participants will enjoy lunch with an ice cream treat at the end of the trip. The cost for this day trip is $ 75 per person, which includes guides, transportation, boat rental and lunch.

Echo Center Day Trip: A visit to the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center in nearby Burlington. Kids will discover 70 live species and over 100 interactive experiences with seasonally changing exhibits and events exploring the Ecology, Culture, and History of Lake Champlain. The cost for this day trip is $50 per person, which includes guides, aquarium entrance fee, transportation and lunch.

Saturday Swim and Sand Spectacular Tour: A guided daylong tour to some of the local Vermont swimming holes, with a picnic lunch, and a visit to the beach for a swim in Lake Champlain at Sand Bar State Park. The cost for the Sand Spectacular Tour is $50 per person, which includes accompanying guides, park entrance fee, transportation and lunch.
           
Here’s the deal. In addition to the 25 percent discount on these day trips, the Resort’s popular FamilyFest Summer vacation package offers a tremendous value for the entire family: vacation rates have been rolled back five years while inclusions for the package have grown. The cost of a vacation for a family of four at the Resort could be as low as $628 for three days and three nights in a one bedroom mountainside condominium, as compared to $1065 at summer 2008 rates.
 
FamilyFest package inclusions feature mountainside Resort lodging, daily award-winning all day children’s programs, unlimited use of eight heated pools and four waterslides, daily guided walks and hikes, two teen centers, disc golf and mini golf, and use of the skate park, in addition to unlimited use of the indoor FunZone Family Entertainment Center. Family programs and entertainment also included in the package are bingo, dance parties, a family magic show, karaoke, and family movie nights. Adults will enjoy nightly entertainment as part of the package.

About Smuggler’s Notch Resort. Smuggs is a top-rated year-round family resort near Burlington Vermont, with many special features and facilities. There’s a $1,000,000 state-of-the-art child-care center called “Treasures” and “Teen Alley” for children ages 13-15 while “Outer Limits” is for 16 and older. All year long they offer family vacation packages. In the summer months the packages include: lodging; unlimited Grand Rapid River riding; unlimited water sliding; pools, hot tubs; evening entertainment; FamilyFest full-day kids’ programs.


Make it happen. Smugglers’ Notch Resort 4323 Vermont Route 108 South, Smugglers’ Notch, 05464. Toll-free 1-800-451-8752 in USA/Canada, and in UK 0 800-169-8219 or www.smuggs.com

Acapulco, Mexico

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ACAPULCO - The Romantic Resort City:

It is a C-shaped bay
and a beautiful resort city in the Mexican
Pacific. It’s also a major seaport and a popular resort for tourism. Many
tourists take long
holiday weekends and cruises from the United States, Canada, the Mexican interior and
countries in South America. Due to its stunning beaches, exuberant natural surroundings
and wonderful climate, this port has been dubbed as the Pearl of the Pacific.
     

Topics:
     
? Acapulco Tourism OverviewTravel
     
? Getting There
     
? Transportation And Car Rental
     
? When To Go
     
? Popular Tourist
Attractions
     
? Golf
     
? Shopping
     
? Top Hotels
     
? Nightlife
     
? Spa
     
? Climate / Weather
     
? Local Tourist Office
     
? Currency
     
? Recommendation and Safety


ACAPULCO TOURISM INFORMATION AND TRAVEL OVERVIEW:

The
modern infrastructure has had very little impact on its original beauty and
attractions. Acapulco offers an enormous range of attractions and activities
along with calm sunny beaches and major hotel complexes, superb restaurants and wonderful
nightclubs. The Nahua Indians, the Aztecs predecessors, lived in Acapulco around
3000 BC. Even though an upscale vacation city, Acapulco tourism is still more reasonably
priced than Cancun
and is one of the best places to enjoy Mexican nightlife too
including discotheques. Acapulco is truly a remarkable travel and tourism
destination, adventure activities include bungee jumping, paragliding, swimming,
Scuba diving, fishing and Surfing.

The town of Acapulco is very narrow, about one to half mile wide, surrounded by
sea on one side and mountains on the other. With the semi circular bay of Acapulco,
Mexico is
considered to be the most beautiful bay of the world.




GETTING
THERE:

Being a popular mega tourism area, getting here is very
easy. Most major airlines fly into Acapulco City.

CRUISES:
You can also visit by taking a Cruise
to Acapulco. There are several Cruise liners like Celebrity, Crystal, Cunard, and Princess
Cruises which anchor off here.


TRANSPORTATION AND CAR RENTAL:
The city has many buses and taxi services that one can take. An important mode of
transportation is the government subsidized ‘Colectivo’ cab system. These cabs
cost 10 pesos per person to ride and operate on first come first serve rules.
The bus system can be confusing to an outsider but cost under 5 pesos. Taxis are
everywhere in Acapulco and un-metered, therefore the fare should be agreed
before boarding. Yellow cabs are 10 pesos per person; buses are 4 pesos or 5
pesos and are air conditioned.

To rent a
car you must be at least 25 years old and major credit cards are accepted here. It’s
usually difficult to drive in Acapulco as most hotels and attractions are on the
main avenue (’Costera’), which follows the shore of the bay from one end to the
other. International Drivers license is recommended although not always
required.


WHEN TO GO:
The dry, hot months, October to May, are the best time to visit but the hotel
room rates are also the highest. September to early November and March through
May (not including Spring Break and Easter Week) are shoulder seasons and offer
a good money-weather ratio.


POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF ACAPULCO:

Acapulco has everything a visitor could ever want - beautiful sunny beaches, a
rich history (including pirates), vibrant nightlife, stunning scenery and brave
cliff divers who jump in the ocean in the night with fire sticks in their hands.

? Beach Tourism:
Beautiful beaches on golden sand with palm trees and refreshing breeze. Swim in
warm blue water, Water Ski, Sports fishing, Scuba diving, and wind
Surfing.

? Roqueta Isle : Roqueta Isle is famous for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Glass bottomed boats are available from “Caletilla” to Roqueta Isle to
help you see the marine lives beneath through the clear water of the sea.

? Isla Roqueta Zoo:
It is the world’s only zoo located on an island. Visitors must ascend a hill and
walk among the tropical plants to see a variety of animals, including elephants,
giraffes, monkeys, and an extensive assortment of snakes.

? Fort of Saint Diego - Museum: This architectural landmark was built to
guard the port of Acapulco from pirate attacks in 1616. It has a collection of
items from Asia and Europe.

? Centro Internacional (CICI) is a great water sports park with
artificial wave pool, aquarium, dolphin and seal diving shows and more. This is
a perfect place for a family outing.

? El Veladero (National Park):
The deciduous forest of this park serves as an important source of water to
the city of Acapulco. Various birds and reptiles live in the 7,900acre park
which is one of the only natural areas surrounding the city. Trails exist for
hiking and horseback riding through the park.

? Delfines Paradise:
You may choose to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat. You can also learn
about dolphins and interact with them on water platforms also.

? Tres Palos Lagoon:
Located about 20 miles southeast of Downtown Acapulco its an incredible way of
experiencing the Mexican wildlife, right beside the tourist destination of Acapulco.
This freshwater lagoon is home to several species of fauna and flora, especially
tropical birds.

? Cliff Divers at Night:
Fearless cliff divers of La Quebrada can be experienced from club La Perla
restaurant which overlooks the cliffs of La Quebrada where the brave cliff
divers dive into the ocean in the dark.

? Coyuca Lagoon:
This fresh water lagoon is one of the most important natural attractions. This picture perfect lagoon is thick with palms, water hyacinths and
native flora.


GOLF - Acapulco Tourism :
18 hole Acapulco Princess Golf Course, Acapulco Princess Golf Course and Pierre
Marques Golf Course.

? Acapulco Princess Golf Course: Ave Playa Revolcadero, Granjas del
Marques, Acapulco, (Ph: 1.800.441.1414)
? Pierre Marques Golf Course: Ave Playa Revolcadero, Granjas del Marques,
Acapulco, (Ph: 1.800.441.1414)
? Mayan Palace Acapulco Golf Course: Av. Costera de las Palmas Lote
C-1-C, Acapulco, (Ph: 1.800.292.9446)


SHOPPING:
It is am important part of Acapulco Tourism.

La Gran Plaza Mall:
Located along the main road “Costera”. It is the largest mall in Acapulco
and has a nice movie theatre
and a food court.

Plaza Bahia:
Smaller than La Gran Plaza, also located along the “Costera”.
It has a cinema, and some pool tables and a bowling alley.

Artisans’ Mall:
An open-air mall located across from Plaza Bahia, you can find
many inexpensive arts and crafts and souvenirs.

Zocalo
It is in the older part of the city. You will find hundreds of
shops selling all kinds of gifts, crafts, jewelry, clothing and other local
goods.


TOP HOTELS:
Grand Mayan, Las Brisas , Mayan Palace, Camino Real Acapulco
Diamante, Etel Suites, The Fairmont Pierre Marques, Mayan Sea Garden, Elcano
Hotel, The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Quinta Real Acapulco.  You will find
good food of most cuisines, tipping is 15 to 20 percent for good service.


NIGHTLIFE:
Acapulco tourism offers wonderful nightlife. You will find Drinking Bars, Disco, clubs, and discotheques for all music preferences and
for all ages. Of the American favored
clubs, the top three are Palladium, Mandara, and Privado, all located within a
mile of each other and play a combination of American and Mexican songs. The
price varies due to the time of the year, but generally 40-50 US Dollars. 
Most places are open until sunrise. Dancing at one of the hillside clubs have a
full view of the bay through floor-to-ceiling windowpanes is an experience
unique to Acapulco. Other places include Hard Rock Caf?,  El Alebrije,
Disco Beach,  Baby’O, Zucca, Joy, Baby Lobster Bar, Nina’s, Mangos, Pepe’s
Piano Bar. The best time to enjoy the nightlife scene will be in the very early morning hours, as things are most exciting after midnight, and until about 4
a.m.


SPA:
Acapulco offers one of the best Spa in Mexico, take a dip in the hot tub, or enjoy
sauna and massage. Villa Vera SPA is one of the largest and most sophisticated.
Others include Alory and Willow Stream at the Fairmont.


CLIMATE:
Acapulco is generally hot and fairly humid. Most of the rain falls from June
to October, when you can expect a little rain each day, with occasional tropical
storms. The winter months of December to April are cooler and dry, whilst May
and November are also very pleasant months to visit. January through March ­
only dip to around 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Highs year round average 88 degrees.


TOURIST OFFICE:
Regional Mexico, Acapulco tourism information office is located at:
38-A Costera Miguel Alem?n, Acapulco, Tel: 52 744 484 8555

For information contact the Mexico Tourism and Travel Board at 800-446-3942 or visit www.visitmexico.com.


CURRENCY:
Mexico Peso

Most hotels and restaurants accept Credit Cards and US Dollars. ATMs are readily
available and accept foreign bankcards. If you are taking travelers cheques then
you should consider getting them in U.S. dollars for better acceptance and
exchange rates in this popular Mexico tourism destination.


RECOMMENDATION & SAFETY:
Tourists visiting Mexico should focus on total personal hygiene from washing hands and brushing
teeth regularly, drinking bottled water and not to buy food from street vendors.
Medicine should be kept to ward off the malarial infection. Acapulco tourism
information office can also give you useful tips.

Also tourists
should beware of drug traffickers and avoid if any of them tries to contact you.
Police of Mexico is everywhere.  At night you will see prostitutes along the La Condesa strip but prostitution is not legal here. Avoid the timeshare unless you
are sure as they are often scams. Avoid people who try to be over friendly and
over generous. Visit travel.state.gov for most up to date security
recommendations.

Thailand travel

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Thailand Travel:

This popular country is located in southeast Asia in the north of Malaysia, bordered by Laos and Cambodia on the east. In the recent years, Thailand
tourism has become a very activity in the world, securing a position among the
top 25 most popular tourism places of the world and among the top 5 in Asia. There are several reasons for the increasing popularity of Thailand tourism, the most important one is the friendly and peace loving nature of the Thai
people. Thailand tourism offers a wealth of exotic and culturally distinctive destinations spread throughout its 76 provinces. The Majestic city of Bangkok is the capital of Thailand.
 

Topics:Thailand tourism map
     
? Thailand Tourism Overview
     
? Getting There
     
? Transportation And Car Rental
      ? Climate / Weather
     
? Visa
     
? Golf
     
? Shopping
     
? Top Hotels
     
? Nightlife
      ? Local Tourist Office
     
? Currency
     
? Recommendation and Safety




THAILAND TOURISM AND TRAVEL OVERVIEW:

Thailand tourism is an irresistible combination of breathtaking natural
beauty, inspiring temples, renowned hospitality, robust cuisine and ruins of
fabulous ancient kingdoms. It offers everything from crowded markets and bazaars
to ancient temples, to busy nightlife all set against some of the best scenery
in the region. Thailand tourism is mainly divided into four regions - The Central Plain,
The Peninsular South, The Mountainous North and The High Northeast Plateau.
Thailand is a popular travel destination, and tourist facilities and services
are available throughout the country. You will find great food, a tropical
climate, national parks, fascinating culture and, great beaches, its diverse
attractions make it popular with tourists and travelers of all types and ages. Thailand
tourism has been heavily promoted by the Tourism Authority Thailand
(TAT).

 




GETTING
TO THAILAND:

Since Bangkok is Thailand’s main tourist attraction,
most tourists arrive at Bangkok’s Don Muang International Airport which has
connecting flights to almost all the major cities around the world.


TRANSPORTATION AND CAR RENTAL:
Thailand has many buses and taxi services that are fast, comfortable and very
easily available. Thailand also has a efficient rail system along with domestic
flights, connecting to all the major cities of the country, therefore getting
around the country is very easy and the tourists have several options including
domestic flights, buses, taxis and rail system. The roads are modern and there
are several Air-conditioned buses offering maximum comfort at a low price.

Car Rental:
Many companies like Avis, Hertz, National and Budget operate rental car
operations in Thailand.
In Thailand you drive on the left hand side of the road. Speed limits signs are
posted in English.
It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with driving conditions and
local laws before renting a car in this popular tourism destination.

Most rental car companies apply the following rules, but do check with your
company for full requirements.
- Minimum driver age is 21 years.
- Driver must hold a valid driving license or International Driving Permit
- Customer must have an international credit card.
- A copy of customers’ ID Card or Passport is required.


CLIMATE - WHEN TO GO:

Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with 3 distinct seasons summer from March
through May, rainy season with plenty of sunshine from June to September and
winters from October through February. Since Thailand can get very hot in the
summer season, the best time for Thailand tourism is December to February.


TOURIST VISA:
It is required to have a return ticket and passport ready
before visiting Thailand. The validity of passport should be at least 6 months
beyond intended length. When this article was written in 2007 the citizens of
USA, Canada, Australia, and Britain were exempted from visa for up to 30 days of
stay. Citizens of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland,
Slovak Republic and Slovenia are granted a 15 day visa on arrival. Citizens of
other countries need a visa in advance.

Visit these official sites for more tourism information:

Thailand Tourism office- USA
61 Broadway, Suite 2810, New York, NY 10006, USA
Website: www.tourismthailand.org

Thailand Tourism office-UK
3rd Floor, Brook House, 98-99 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6EE, UK
Website: www.thaismile.co.uk

Embassy websites:
www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk
www.thaiembdc.org


GOLF:
Thailand tourism offers great golf clubs to its tourists .Popular 18-hole golf clubs are the Pok-Ta-Pok along the coast of
Caribbean and  Hilton Park Golf Club near the El Rey ruins.
The 9-hole golf course located at the Hotel Melia is relatively cheaper.

Golf has been a popular Thailand attraction for centuries where world’s top
designers have come and left their marks and so have several world class
players. There are Golf Courses within easy reach of all the major cities. For
Golf lovers, the best time to visit is the winter season, from November to
March. Even rainy season is not a bad time since the rain comes down mostly in
the afternoon that too only for a few minutes and most of the Golf courses have
a good drainage system. However, it is highly recommended to get your booking
done in advance, especially over the weekends and peak travel season.


SHOPPING IN THAILAND:
Shopping has always been a the major Thailand tourism attraction where a wealth of
shopping opportunities await the visitors. Thailand is popular for its
traditional handicrafts, textiles, gems, finished jewellery, antiques, ceramics, Nielloware, silk, silverware, pottery and much more, all at a bargain prices.
Thailand is truly a shoppers paradise ranging from modern malls to street
vendors. The biggest market of all, and the most fascinating, is the Chatuchak
Weekend Market, held on Saturday and Sunday at Chatuchak Park in Bangkok, not
far from the Central Plaza Hotel. Chiang Mai is another popular shopping place
where some of the factories have demonstrations of how these goods (silk, paper,
silver etc.) are made. The Night Bazaar, is a good place to sample the full
range of local products such as cotton, lacquer ware, silver, hill tribe
clothing, Burmese tapestries, painted umbrellas, and woodcarvings. Other than
the big malls that have a fixed price, bargaining is very popular at most of the
other tourism places in order to get the best prices.


TOP HOTELS:
Thailand tourism offers a vide range of luxury hotels and resorts, some of the
popular ones are - The Peninsula, Lebua at state tower, The Metropolitan, and
Intercontinental in Bangkok; Amanpuri, Aleena resort and spa, and JW Marriott in
Phuket; Four Seasons Chiang Mai in Chiang Mai.

You will also find several budget accommodations and inns in Thailand.


NIGHTLIFE:

Nightlife is another popular attraction of Thailand tourism, the evening entertainment
is both plentiful and inexpensive. The bars, discos and pubs are open till late
at night and some of the clubs play live music all night. The important
nightlife locations in Thailand include the cinemas that offer excellent value
for money, ticket prices are much cheaper than in many other parts of the world
and most of the country?s cinemas are top of the range. The other locations
include the beaches that are the most sought after nightlife locations. Here one
would find bars, pubs and go-go bars that are very popular. Thailand’s nightlife
has something for all its visitors and offers a wide variety of night
entertainment, it is truly a nightlife paradise.

Thailand tourism has some problems too, prostitution in Thailand is a big
in-famous industry and the Thai red-light branch turns billions of dollars every
year.


LOCAL TOURIST OFFICE :
Thailand Tourism Office:
1600 New Phetburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee, Bangkok 10310.
+66 (0)2 250 5500 (Bangkok) or www.tourismthailand.org

 


CURRENCY:
1 USD = 32.125 Thai Baht
For latest exchange rates go to -
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?amt=1&from=USD&to=THB


RECOMMENDATION & SAFETY:
Solo women travelers should avoid beaches at night. Thailand is overall safe
country to visit from both the health and personal safety aspects. Consult with
your doctor with any immunizations he may recommend. Tourists should also
exercise caution in remote areas along the border with Myanmar. Visit
travel.state.gov for latest safety guidelines.

America’s top tourist attractions

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1. Times Square - Manhattan:
Times Square is a famous intersection and a iconic image of New York City
lying at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. The whole area is
highlighted with vibrant animated neon and Led signs to such an extent that it
is now compared to the glamour and illumination of Las Vegas. Some of these
adveritisements at Times Square are so huge that they are popularly known as “jumbotrons.”
Times Square is also very popular for its annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop,
millions of tourists pour ito the city around that time. Being the one of the
busiest intersection and a top tourist destination of America, Times Square is
also seen in several films and T.V. shows all around the world.

2. The Las Vegas Strip - Nevada:
It is popularly said that the glamorous city of Las Vegas never goes to
sleeps with “The Strip” being the main tourist area. Las Vegas strip is apx. 4
miles long and consists of some of the largest mega casino hotels in the world
and each one of them is based on a theme and has been lavishly decorated. The
city is also famous for its marvelous shows, adult entertainment and alcoholic
beverages. It is sometimes difficult to believe how such a glamorous city can be
built in the middle of Nevada’s desert and yet be such a famous tourist
destination of America, drawing millions of tourists each year from all over the
world.

 

3. National Mall and Memorial Parks - Washington D.C.
Established in 1965, the area within the National Mall & Memorial Parks provide
several opportunities to visitors to commemorate presidential legacies,
celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality and to honor the
courage and sacrifice of war veterans. It consists of following famous icons -
Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial,
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam
Veterans Memorial. Located in the capital of America, National Mall and Memorial
Parks is one of the most visited tourist destination of America.

4. Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Massachusetts:
This marketplace in Boston is internationally known for its street performances
including Jugglers and clowns, puppeteers and dancers, musicians and much more.
With over 60 street performances, Faneuil Hall Marketplace has performers from
all over the world and has become one of the top tourist attraction of America.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace is also famous for its other activities and sources of
entertainment including annual events such as Harborfest and The Holiday
Lighting Ceremony along with community events and fun fairs.

5. Disney World’s Magic Kingdom - Florida.:
Disney is a city in its own with millions of tourists that come here each
year to see mickey mouse and various other Disney characters. The Magic Kingdom
is a part of the Walt Disney World Resort and was the first theme park here. The
main attractions of this theme park are Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Galaxy
Palace Theater, Disney Dreams Come true Parade and Dream Along with Mickey show.
There are several tours also to add more fun to your trip, some of the popular
ones are Steam Trains Tour, Disney’s Family Magic Tour, Mickey’s Magical
Milestones Tour and several more. Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is a must visit
destination of America and is a world of fantasy, adventure and wonder.

6. Disneyland Park - Anaheim, California:
Located in Anaheim, CA. Disneyland is truely a dream land not only for children
but also for adults. Being one of the top tourist destinations of America, it
has welcomed more than 500 million guests ever since it opened in 1955. The park
features eight themed lands with over 50 shops, 65 popular rides, 35 restaurants
along with live entertainment and mesmerizing night fireworks and Disney shows.

7. Fisherman’s Wharf - San Francisco, California:
Well Known for its historic Waterfront, beautiful bay views, delicious seafood
and unique shopping area, Fisherman’s wharf is a famous tourist destination of
America that is also popular all over the world. Some of the most popular
attractions of Fisherman’s Warf are - Wax Museum, Ripley’s Believe it Or Not
Musuem, PIER 39, Ghirardelli Square, Aquarium of the Bay and much more. It is
also popular for its street shows and performances, open shopping area, road
side seafood along with authentic restaurants.

8. Niagara Falls - New York:
lying at the border of Ontario (Canada) and New York (U.S.), Niagara Falls is a
must see destination of America. Niagara Falls mainly consist of two sections,
the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the American Falls on the U.S.
side. One has to see to believe the majestic beauty and humbling power of these
falls. Its beauty has been a source of inspiration for several writers and
artists. Over the years countless number of people have come here to get over
powered by its sparkling views.

9. Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Tennessee/North Carolina:
The park lies at the border of Tennessee-North Carolina. The Great Smoky
Mountains National Park is home to over 3000 plant species along with several
endangered animal species and is the most visited national park of United States
of America drawing more than 8 million of tourists each year. It is recognized
all around the world as a International Biosphere Reserve and is a World
Heritage Site.

10. Navy Pier, Chicago, Ill.:
Situated near Chicago’s downtown area, Navy Pier is a large pier on Lake
Michigan that has always been a popular tourist destination ever since it was
opened in 1916. It was initially a military training site along with being a
shipping and recreational hub. Today Navy Pier is one of the top visited
destinations of America amongst tourists and has a unique collection of
restaurants and recreational facilities.

 

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