Tours
Barcelona, City of Catalonia
Barcelona is an ancient city, born of the Roman Empire. But like many great cities around the world, it flowered in the late Middle Ages and blossomed in the mid-19th century. Yet there are many exciting elements of the modern period there, as well. These periods are all evident in this northeastern Spanish city on the Mediterranean Sea coast.
The Alhambra
No example of a Moorish palace is more magnificent than the Alhambra citadel in Granada. The series of palaces and gardens, including the famed Generalife at the base outside, is justifiably among Spain's most often visited sites.
Nature Centers
Montreal also offers centers for those interste in plants, animals, rocks... in short, those interested in nature. Visit the Botanical Garden, the Insectarium or the Biodome, which are places kids usually love.
Old Montreal
The Old Montreal is a European postcard made real in North America. Along the cobblestoned streets crossing Place Jacques Cartier it's easily possible to imagine oneself in Paris.
St. Joseph's Oratory
A work of devotion by Brother Andre, a lay brother in the Holy Cross order, the present church wasn't even completed until 30 years after his death. The church was begun in 1924, but only finished in 1967. It began first as a small structure he helped create near the beginning of the 20th century. Starting as a tiny wooden chapel, funds were eventually furnished to build the basilica.
Brother Andre's unusual character is the reason.
The City on the St. Lawrence
Montreal derives its musical-sounding name from a nearby mountain, Mont Royal, which also happens to be one of its main tourist attractions. But there's much more to this city on the St. Lawrence River than natural wonders, as abundant as those are.
Red Rock Canyon
Imagine Las Vegas and you have images of neon lights, casinos and maybe a spectacular show. But Vegas has much more to offer than the expected modern pleasures. Fewer than 20 miles from The Strip is a different kind of spectacular view: Red Rock Canyon.
Freemont Street
Every city in America has a main street. Many European cities do, too, but as many of them are round it is sometimes hard to tell which it is. But that's not a problem in Las Vegas. Fremont Street is it. Of course, those who walk The Strip will argue. But visit Fremont Street and you'll be convinced.
London, Picadilly Circus
At the junction of Regent Street and Shaftesbury Avenue lies a trapezoidal area near London's West End known to the world as Piccadilly Circus.
Common Misconceptions About Cruises
There are a number of views commonly held by those who haven't actually been on a cruise. Those views may be keeping them from even exploring the possibility of taking one. So, exposing some of those misconceptions may help.