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What’s to do at a waterpark?
Indoor waterparks make for great family getaways in the dead of Wisconsin winter. The humidity alone will transport you to the tropics, and the kids will wear themselves out in the water. Of course, families come to the Great Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells for the 42,000 square feet of waterpark action, but a visit here won’t leave you all wet – there’s so much more to do than swim!
Fun in the water
The indoor waterpark at the Great Wolf Lodge is actually two large rooms connected by a bar area where hair-braiding and temporary tattoos are available.
Marriott International
WASHINGTON -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR - News - 14 March 2005) announced today that it
has signed an agreement with Whitbread PLC to establish a 50/50 joint venture to
acquire Whitbread's portfolio of 46 franchised Marriott and Renaissance hotels of
over 8,000 rooms, and for Marriott to take...
Colony Capital To Invest €1 Billion In Accor
French hotel chain when it has such a thoughtful partner. Colony Investors VI and
Colyzéo are to lead the investment of €1 billion in Accor in two tranches each worth
€500 million: one tranche in the form of redeemable bonds and the other in the form of convertible bonds. Accor can use some of the money to shop for new hotels in ...
Best Western Midway Hotel
LA CROSSE, Wis. -- The Best Western Midway Hotel Riverfront Resort announces the grand opening of its new water park on Thursday, March 24, 2005, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The water park features a large water slide, basketball hoops, wading pool with kiddie slide and geysers, whirlpool with neck massager, arcade room and pool table.
Situated on the shores of the Black River, The Best Western Midway Hotel has been a fixture of the community since 1972 and offers 119 spacious guest rooms and suites. The property offers an idea resort-like setting...
Intercontinental Hotels Group
ATLANTA -- The IAHI, the international association of InterContinental Hotels Group owners and operators, today announced its membership in the Travel Business Roundtable, recognized as one of the leading voices of the travel and tourism industry on government policy in Washington.
The IAHI’s nearly 2,700 members worldwide franchise and operate InterContinental Hotels Group hotels, whose well-known brands include InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn
...
Thousand Oaks Inn
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Best Western International announces the opening of the Best
Western Thousand Oaks Inn located at 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks,
California. The hotel offers 106 guest rooms including executive rooms and four
two-room suites, along with free wireless high-speed Internet access throughout
the property. The executive rooms feature a large computer desk, office amenities
such as a stapler, ruler and bulletin board. Three of the suites feature in-room spas...
Bangladesh bans smoking in public
DHAKA, Bangladesh (Reuters) -- Bangladesh has banned smoking in public places, in line with a United Nations treaty on tobacco control.
Parliament passed a law implementing the ban late on Sunday, setting a fine of 50 taka (80 U.S. cents) for people caught smoking in places such as schools, offices, libraries, hospitals and airports....
S. Korean star sparks tourist boom
He is the star of the immensely popular South Korean television drama, "Winter Sonata," and he is adored and idolized by his immense fan base of Japanese women.
Only a select few ever get the chance to see him in person, much less hug him.
The rest have to make do by going on a "Winter Sonata" tour on Nami Island in South Korea.
With the skyrocketing popularity of the show, this picturesque little island, where many of the scenes were shot, has been turned into a must-see....
InterContinental sells
LONDON, England -- The world's largest hotelier, InterContinental Hotels, has sold most of its UK hotels and promised to return 1 billion pounds ($1.93 billion) to investors, boosting its shares as it posted higher profits.
Shares in the InterContinental and Holiday Inn hotels group closed up 1.7 percent at 676-1/2 pence on Thursday, making it one of the biggest risers in the FTSE-100 after the bumper return of cash and a broad-based recovery in the hotel trade.....
See this summer
What's worth getting on a plane to see this summer? Whether it's Ewan McGregor finding his inner Sky Masterson in a London revival of "Guys and Dolls" or a highly anticipated production of "Tristan and Isolde" at Bayreuth, the stages of Europe offer plenty of enticements for the cultural-minded traveler.
Here are some of the season's top picks from correspondents and critics:
FESTIVALS: Something for Everyone
The Edinburgh International Festival and the Festival d'Avignon are always among highpoints of Europe's summer arts season. Although Edinburgh's full program will.....
Seville Spain - Spectacular City Of Color And Romance
Capital of Andalucia and largest southern city of Spain,
this dashing and romantic place is packed full of life,
history and culture.
Nature lovers will also find plenty on offer at the Doñana
Nature Reserve and the Sierra Norte Nature Reserve.
Children will delight in the Isla Mágica Theme Park,
Aquópolis Seville Guadalpark Water Park, and nearby Mundo
Park.
Seville is, of course, steeped in history with colorful
districts such as Triana and La Macarena, plus magical
monuments and buildings dating from the Moorish Conquest.
Many of these are to be found in the Old Quarter.
At the heart of the Old Quarter is the Cathedral of Seville.
Originally built as a mosque by the Almohads in the late
12th century, it later became the largest Gothic cathedral
in the world.
Attached to the Cathedral is La Giralda, tallest tower in
Spain. Ancient minaret of the Islamic Mosque ....
Spain´s Hotels
Spain has a super selection of hotels and you will surely
discover something to suit all tastes and pockets.
Whilst most visitors holidaying in Spain from abroad tend to
stick to the stereo-typed hotel chains for their vacations,
Paradores make a fantastic alternative. Quality accommodation
and food guarantee a stay that is remembered for comfort,
style and value for money. And, through them, you will gain a
better and deeper knowledge of Spain.
Right from their beginnings in 1928, the aim of the state
established Paradores Spain was to offer high standards, at
reasonable prices, in a noteworthy building or location, and
to help preserve the traditions of regional cooking, by serving
the best of local cuisine in the Parador restaurants.
Equally important objectives of the hotel chain were to help
preserve the country´s national and artistic heritage and to
promote tourism in areas which had been overlooked by the
private sector.
Today, Paradores can be found in converted castles, palaces,
fortresses, convents, monasteries and other traditional
buildings throughout the mainland and its islands....
Granada Spain - Glorious City Of Southern Spain
Situated at the foot of the southerly Sierra Nevada ski
resort, Granada is one of the most splendid cities of
eastern Andalucia.
On its southern side is 103 kms of fabulous Mediterranean
coastline, with the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical in
close proximity whilst, in between, lies a fertile plain
producing exotic fruits.
Granada dates back to prehistoric times and was known as
Ilbyr. When the Romans colonized the southern part of
Iberia, they built their own city there, calling it
Illibris. The Arabs, invading the Peninsula in the
eighth century, gave the city its current name of Granada.
Being the last Muslim city of Spain to be reconquered by
the Christians, Granada has an unmistakable Arab flavor,
and Moorish and Christian elements go hand-in-hand.
One of the most brilliant jewels of Granada is the Alhambra,
a series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari
Dynasty in the fourteenth century. This mighty compound
of buildings, including the summer palace called Generalife
with its beautiful fountains and gardens, stands at the foot
of the Sierra Nevada.
The hill facing the Alhambra is the old Moorish casbah or
medina called the Albaicín. One of the oldest districts,
it has been declared a World Heritage Site, along with the
Alhambra and Generalife.
The Plaza de San Nicolas...
Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain
What more could you want out of life than a tremendous trip
to Barcelona?!
Second city of Spain and major Mediterranean port, bustling
Barcelona incorporates a delightful historic mix of Roman
remains, medieval quarters and 20th century avant-garde art.
It also possesses beautiful beaches nearby!
Nature lovers need not travel far to be able to hike through
hills that are part of the Coastal Mountain Range and
Catalonian Pyrenees.
Not only is Barcelona a tremendous artistic source, there is
also penty for the children to do. How they will love the
beaches that surround the city, the Aquarium, Zoo, Maritime
Museum, Museum of Barcelona Football Club, Olympic Stadium
and nearby theme park!
For shopoholics, the Barcelona Shopping Line will greatly
appeal!
The velvet night vibrates with night clubs, discos, shows,
restaurants, bars, cafés ... not to mention theaters,
cinemas, opera and classical music concerts.
Needless to say, Barcelona is a culture-vulture´s dream come
true with most places of historic interest being situated in
the Old Town.
The Old Town spreads north-west from the harbor and, at its
heart, is the Gothic Quarter or Barrio Gótico...
Valencia Spain - Land of Orange Groves
Capital of the Comunidad Valenciana this vibrant city is
famous for being the place where El Cid (Spain´s national
hero) fought against the Moors.
Situated close to the Mediterranean Sea, it possesses two
urban beaches still within the township plus several beaches
just a bus ride away such as Cullera, Gandía and Oliva.
Valencia also has a good, modern shopping center, a
pulsating nightlife and plenty to interest the children ...
Gulliver Park Playground, Botanical Gardens, Zoo and
l´Oceanogràfic that wonderful aquarium and the biggest
in Europe.
The most important fiesta of this city is that of the Fallas
which lasts from 15th-19th March. Easter Week is also very
much celebrated, with some splendid processions.
And, of course, Valencia offers plenty of culture and
history!
At the heart of old Valencia is the Plaza de la Virgen,
once the location of the Roman Forum. Around this
beautiful square is the Cathedral dating from 1262, and
its octagonal bell tower called Micalet or Miguelete
which is landmark to Valencia...
Madrid-Spain
One thing is for sure, "Madrileños" certainly know how to
enjoy life to the full, and you should too whilst in Madrid,
for the capital of Spain is a charming city, rich in culture
and, at night it really rocks!
For shopoholics, its bustling Gran Via offers some of the
finest stores in Europe.
For the children, there is plenty to keep them amused with the
Zoo-Aquarium, the Faunia Theme Park, the Wax Museum, the
Amusement Park, Warner Bros-Madrid Theme Park ...
And the city comes alive at night for everyone. Cinemas,
theaters, nightclubs, restaurants, floorshows, ballet,
opera ... the choice is yours!
During the day, there are all those sensational sights to see,
many of which can be viewed from an open-top tour bus if
you´re feeling too lazy to walk!
The Palacio Real or Royal Palace has been the residence of
the Spanish Royal Monarchy in Madrid since 1764. Across its
courtyard is the Royal Armoury and, close by, are the
beautiful Sabatini Gardens and Cathedral of the Almudena,
where Prince Felipe ...
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