Once known more for its role in ending World War II, Hiroshima today is a major tourist attraction, and each year thousands of visitors from Japan and around the world flock to this western Japanese city.
Centuries before Europeans came to Northwest Georgia, a number of Native American tribes inhabited the area. But, one particular tribe left its mark on the area by building ceremonial mounds that served as the centerpiece of their city.
In many ways, the tranquil 15-minute ferry ride is indicative of what lies ahead. The island of Itsukushima, popularly known as Miyajima, is like a step back in time with its dirt roads and wildlife roaming through the city’s streets.
While the economy may result in a decline in business travel, leisure travelers could benefit from lower rates and assorted other deals and promotions, according to Zagat’s 2009 U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas survey.
Visitors don’t need days to see the major sites to gain a new respect for the capital of Italy. From aqueducts to roads, the Romans were ahead of their time and their influence can still be felt on society today.
On first glance, it might seem possible to dismiss Amelia Island as another beachfront town. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find plenty of history and culture.
The New York Mets announced that Game Six of the 1986 World Series has been voted by fans as the top Shea Stadium moment of all-time from the summer-long “Greatest Moments at Shea Presented by Nikon.”
How many travel guide books have been written about Tokyo? Countless. That’s because there is so much to see and do, rendering it difficult to capture the true essence of a city like Tokyo in a concise article. Everyone who visits can find something to do, whether it’s shopping or taking in culture or eating from one end of the city to the other.
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