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Argentina is probably better known as an adventurous tourist destination than as a wine making country. Thousands of visitors flock to Argentina each year to experience attractions such as the Thermal Baths in Rio Hondo, the Iguazu Falls, the Train to the Clouds, Cave of Hands, Los Glaciares National Park and others, and to enjoy the various activities such as hiking, swimming, water sports, mountaineering and cycling through the breathtaking landscape. Recently, tourists have discovered that there are wonderful attractions and activities waiting the Mendoza region, such as spectacular vineyards, wine tasting and winery tours.
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Situated on the Île de la Cité in Paris, France, Notre Dame de Paris is widely considered to be among the world’s finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Notre Dame is a prominent landmark and popular tourist attraction which is still used as a Roman Catholic cathedral. The name Notre Dame is French for “Our Lady”, referring to the Virgin Mary. There are a number of cathedrals named Notre Dame in French speaking countries worldwide. However, the majority of people readily associate the name of Notre Dame with the city of Paris.
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The Sistine Chapel in Italy is synonymous with one of the greatest artists who ever lived - Michelangelo. It can be said that Michelangelo brought fame to the Sistine Chapel, which is visited by thousands of tourists each year, who come to view the detailed work he left behind on the ceiling of the chapel. Located in the corner of the Apostolic Palace, this remarkable chapel has become a monument to Michelangelo and a legendary historical attraction in Italy.
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The province of Bohuslan in the most westerly part of Sweden has a wealth of archaeological remains, believed to number more than 20,000, which testify to its long, and sometimes complex, history. Historically Bohuslan has relied on fishing for its income, but in recent years a growing tourist and holiday trade has attracted travelers to the rugged beauty of this strip of Swedish coastline, bringing an alternative source of income to the local people whose descendents have for generations called this area home.
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The concept for the Royal Ontario Museum was born in the twentieth century by a handful of influential people in Toronto. This eager group encouraged the University of Toronto and the Government to sign the ROM Act on 16 April 1912, and the opening of the museum took place on 19 March 1914. Since that first day, the majestic museum has been a monument viewed with pride by every Toronto local.
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Covering 28 hectares of land, the Singapore Zoo is managed by Wildlife Reserves Singapore. With more than 300 species of animals, the Singapore Zoo welcomes 1.4 million visitors each year. Right from its opening in June 1973, the Singapore Zoo has followed the “open zoo” concept where animals are housed in spacious, landscaped enclosures simulating their natural habitats. Barriers are concealed in vegetation to promote a feeling of openness while ensuring that visitors to the zoo are completely safe.
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Although there are many legends and tales regarding the origins of Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea, it is generally accepted that she was born in the year 1098 AD into the Sung Dynasty. It is said that she was named Mo Niang and lived in the Pu Tien fishing village where she used her special abilities to predict weather conditions, keeping the sailors safe. Some say, Mo Niang could walk across water if given a straw mat and others say that she stood on the shore, during good and bad weather, to guide the boats home. Today, it is believed that she watches over fishermen and sailors, warding off illness and filling their nets with fish.
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The Maori culture has been a part of New Zealand since before the 1300s, when the Polynesian people started to arrive in New Zealand in waves. They soon settled in across the New Zealand landscape, but started to decline in numbers during the eighteenth century, when Europeans started to invade the land. Fortunately they were not driven to extinction and their population started to grow again during the 1960’s. It was the uniqueness of the Maori culture, traditions and their longstanding relationship with the country that inspired brothers Doug and Mike Tamaki to create a magnificent attraction called the Maori Village Tours.
