Hotel Riu Playa Cala Millor - Palma de Mallorca

The island's capital city with a population of 325,000 and a sizeable port, Palma offers a rich mix of history, culture and nightlife. There is also ready access to the nearest resorts of Ca'n Pastilla (5 miles) and Cala Mayor (4 miles). Fascinating central area with narrow streets between the high walls of ancient buildings. This compact, easy to walk historic core of the city extends inland from the commercial port and the most prominent of landmarks - the cathedral (pics 360º:1-2-3)and royal palace. These fine monuments were built over the sacked remains of the Moorish Alcazar and mosque, razed to the ground when the Christians regained the island from the Moors.

Hotel Riu Playa Cala Millor 4-star hotel is situated on a beautiful beach and just minutes from the center of Cala Millor.

Cala Millor is northeast of the island and has a wonderful sandy beach of 1.5 km in length. Can be rented umbrellas and sunbeds and is very pleasant stroll through the pedestrian area, enjoy the boutiques and shops, or sit quietly in one of the boulevard cafes that invite relaxation. At dusk liven up the bars and at midnight the fun begins in nightclubs and ballrooms. Tours recommended? should not forget to visit the Cuevas del Drac in Porto Cristo, or make a safari drive through the park Animales African Standby.

Sports you can practice: bike rental, horse riding, bowling, tennis, diving, parachuting and water slides. Golfers have two options: 1 ª. Playing in the new golf course 18 holes of Pula

(about 7 km), 2nd. Playing in Costa de los Pinos, Son Servera the Club (9 holes), which is 6 km.

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Shearwater Sailing Cruise Ticket - Manhattan Sail

For something different, see Manhattan By Sail! on the 1929 Shearwater, an 82-foot double-masted Great Gatsby Era sailing yacht. Feel the gentle breeze in your face as the sails fill and glide you past the Statue of Liberty and around the tip of Manhattan. Nothing beats your view as you sip your beverage and enjoy the sound of a sail rustle with the water all around. The Shearwater departs from the North Cove Marina (Battery Park City) at the World Financial Center from May through November 1st. Public sails last 1.5 - 2 hours.

New York Pass grants you free Cruise on the Shearwater Vessel, as well as entry to 55 more top Attractions in New York City.

It really is that easy - See for yourself how this works.
Or check out all 55+ New York City Attractions where you get free entry with New York Pass.

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Nebraska: Eugene T. Mahoney Park - Ashland

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park's Family Aquatic Center is fun for everyone. The complex has 2 Water Slides, 0-depth swimming & wave pool, kid's water playground, change house, and concession. The Aquatic Center is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend with reduced hours beginning Mid-Augst.

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park offers year-round accommodations and recreational use. This ultra modern park offers a spectacular array of lodging, group meeting facilities and activities. Located near Ashland, just off of I-80 at exit 426, Mahoney nestles on 700 acres along the picturesque Platte River.

Near to the park there are several attractions. Nearby Attractions include Platte River State Park, the Strategic Air and Space Museum, Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park, Quarry Oaks Golf Club and Iron Horse Golf Club.

Campground Notes

Little Creek and Lakeside campgrounds offer spacious, hard surfaced pads, situated among mature shade trees near Owen Marina Lake. Modern shower/latrine buildings and drinking water are conveniently located in both areas. There is a coin-operated laundry in the shower building at Little Creek. Trailer dump stations and water are available near the park entrance. Wireless Internet is free of charge for camping guests at Lakeside Campground.

Cabin Notes

Secluded on wooded ridge tops, the modern housekeeping cabins are available throughout the year. Linens, tableware and basic cookware are provided. Each cabin has air conditioning/heat, fireplace, TV, refrigerator, range, microwave, and outdoor deck and grill.

Lodge Rooms

The Peter Kiewit Lodge has 40 lodge rooms each with AC and heat, wireless Internet, telephone, TV and a private bath. Sixteen have sleeping lofts with electric fireplaces and all but 16 rooms have walkout decks that overlook the park or the Platte River. The Peter Kiewit Lodge offers guests with a full service restaurant, where guests can enjoy a beautiful view of the Platte River when dining, and meeting facilities with wireless Internet. A full service catering menu is available.

Admission: Single Admission. Adults $7 and Children (12 & under) $6. Children two years of age and younger may use the swimming pools at state parks for free. Blue tubes are available to rent for $3 per tube. Season Passes: Adults, $110; Children, $90; Family (2-5 people) $270, (6-10 people) $320, and (11-15 people) $370

Season: The Family Aquatic Center is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Hours: Daily (7 days a week): Noon-5 p.m. & 6-8 p.m.

Late Summer Hours: Beginning August 19, 2009 hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 4 - 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday: noon - 5 p.m; 6 - 8 p.m. Last day of operation is Monday, September 7. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

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Dubai - Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road

Hospitality has been tradition for centuries in Dubai. Today, the emirate extends this welcome to holiday makers as well as business visitors, offering facilities of the highest international standards combined with the charm and adventure of Arabia - an exceptional blend of modern city and timeless desert.

With a perfect winter climate, top class hotels, superb facilities for a variety of sports and leisure activities and excellent shopping, Dubai has something to offer everyone. Moreover, the emirate is friendly, safe and virtually crime-free.

We hope you find the information you are looking for.

We look forward to welcoming you in Dubai for business or leisure and we do hope you take back with you cherished and lasting memories of a unique experience.

The Four Points By Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai is situated near the Dubai international financial district and is also conveniently located near Jumeirah Beach, the World Trade Center and numerous shopping malls. In addition, there are also numerous boutiques and restaurants located within a short distance of the hotel.

Dubai International Airport is located only 15 minutes from the Four Points By Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai. Complimentary shuttle service is provided to Jumeirah Beach, Mercato Mall and Dubai mall. There are also two metro stations situated near the hotel property.

Each of the 385 guestrooms at the Four Points By Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai are equipped with floor to ceiling windows, high speed Internet access, interactive LCD televisions, in-room safes and scenic views. One, two and three bedroom apartments are available at the hotel; which are ideal for families and extended stays.

The Four Points By Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai boasts an array of amenities for the comfort of guests including a rooftop pool bar, meeting rooms, swimming pool, sun beds, gym, five onsite restaurants and a terrace.
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Rafting Riverside: Wells Gray Provincial Park - Canada

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Whitewater Rafting on the Clearwater River in Wells Gray Provincial Park, BC Canada!Let the excitement begin and join us on an exhilarating BC River Rafting Adventure on the pristine Clearwater River in Wells Gray Park. It’s the best of the best that British Columbia has to offer and its here, right by the town of Clearwater. Riverside Adventures Ltd. makes your rafting experience authentic by offering you: smaller diversified groups, personalized guiding & safety, challenging whitewater, spectacular canyon scenery, unique wilderness & wildlife and side hikes to waterfalls. All rafting trips use the best river gear available and are led by rafting professionals with outstanding guiding expertise and a vast knowledge of Wells Gray Provincial Park.

Typical Day

3 hours tour in the Canyon lands of Wells Gray Park.

Age range, type of group

All group types are welcome although recommended minimum age is 7 years old. Capacity varies with the size and style of river craft. Rafts: maximum 12 per boat (we now have 7 rafts), Voyageur Canoe: maximum of 9, Inflatable Kayaks: maximum of 2 per boat (we have numerous kayaks). We also cater to families and special events (birthdays, weddings, corporate gatherings etc.)

Sleeping and meals

There's a private Guest House overlooking the river for private family friendly accommodations if required. Includes full kitchen facility, covered porch with BBQ overlooking the Clearwater River, dinning and living space, large bathroom and bedroom.

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Flying To Russia

Why Travel to Russia?

This vast and diverse country, occupying the top chunk of a continent all the way from Poland to Japan - and a big chunk of world history too - demands travel attention.

The architecture is both glorious and hideous, the history is monstrous, the art is sensational and the people can be touchingly friendly.

Absurd Fabergé eggs? Extraordinary onion domes? Caviar crepe? Yes, please.

A hard day's White Night in St Petersburg? Slamming vodka with your taxi driver in Moscow? Da!

Big, brutal, beautiful and intriguing, Russia is an enigma that's got to be sampled by any serious traveller.

Downside:

- Most of Russia is no longer cheap though there is plenty of budget accommodation available.

- Despite the size of the country, internal flights are unreliable and Russian airlines have the world's worst safety record.

Russia Travel Guide, climate:

Best: May, June, Sept, Oct.

July/August can be wet and stuff gets booked up, especially long-distance trains in August and Black Sea resorts, this is Russian holidays]

Worst: Nov-March [winter is long, dark and extremely cold with short days, but the snow scenes will be stunning. Early Spring is muddy, slushy and falling icicles kill!]

Length of stay: Minimum worthwhile stay, not including flights: Moscow or St Petersburg are excellent for a wild and wooly underwear weekend.

Recommended: 2 weeks to take in Moscow, St Petersburg and some of the surrounding towns - such as the Golden Ring - and countryside.

The Trans-Siberian Railway to Irkutsk [Lake Baikal] will require at least 5 days.

Russia's main attractions:

***Moscow, a diverse and interesting city with masses of history, action and must-see spectacles, though not on the same planet as St Petersburg for architectural elegance. See Moscow Pictures

***St Petersburg, one of the world's most beautiful cities, with many splendid buildings and museums, including the spectacular Hermitage, with a sophisticated service industry. See St Petersburg Pictures

***Novgorod, 190 km [118mls] south of St Petersburg, an important political and artistic centre from the 9th century and still holds a wide and varied collection of magnificent structures including Russia's oldest cathedral, frescoes galore, and plenty of glorious oddities.

***The Golden Ring, a few hours travel northeast of Moscow, are a collection of attractive historic towns dating from the 16th and 17th centuries.

These can be visited on day trips, but better, hire a car or join a boat with a guide and take your time to enjoy:

***Suzdal, the most important town in the Golden Ring, Suzdal used be a political and religious centre and has more than fifty quaint and well-preserved old structures. About 210km [131 mls] from Moscow.

It is a major tourist attraction, yet still retains an enchanting, pre-Soviet atmosphere.

**Vladimir is famed for its Golden Gate and two splendid cathedrals. About 180km [112 mls] from Moscow.

**Rostov. This quiet, rustic town offers the usual churches but also a lovely lake and spectacular kremlin.

**Yaroslavl is much bigger than other towns in the Ring but totally crammed with gorgeous churches, if you haven't seen enough. 250kms [156mls] from Moscow.

**Irkutsk, the 'Paris of Siberia', is a long way from anywhere except Mongolia, but is on the Trans-Siberian train route [see more info left] and well worth a stop-off. The city is mostly charming, with considerable Chinese influence and some magnificent architecture, including typically elaborate Siberian 'gingerbread' houses.

Another of Irkutsk's attractions is the proximity to lovely, 636km [398mls] long Lake Baikal where hiking, biking, horse trekking, fishing and boating are big time.

The north end is the most beautiful and isolated.Listvyanka village is a popular place to stay for tourists.

***Cruising the Volga River via some superb old towns like Kazan [ancient Tatar city], Shiryaeva and Ulyanovsk [Lenin's birthplace]. See Boat cruises, left.

**Black Sea, Sochi. This is a Russian beach resort town with a warm climate and sophisticated health spas [sanatoria], with beaches and tennis courts, scenically situated at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains.

** Yekaterinburg in the Ural Mountains is a pretty, pleasant city except perhaps for Tsar Nick II and his family who met their end here and the USA's U2 spy pilot who was shot down in the area.

The place offers excellent architecture, museums, entertainment and access to the Urals for varied activities.

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