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Romantic getaways are never limited to sunny isles with crystal beaches. You may be in for a surprise to acknowledge the beauty which lies within historic medieval structures. It is never a wonder that these creations add a spur in ones imagination to how life was like in the golden days of 14th century.

Belsay Castle is one such 3 story structure which was once home of the Middleton family which is now administrated by the English heritage. The castle is encircled by a large garden that also houses Belsay halls, an architectural masterpiece inspired by the temples of Greece. The british known for the art work in gardens the huge arrays of shrubs and flowers is an ideal stop for a picnic after a long days sightseeing.

This historic Newcastle attraction will expose you to the pristine heritage of Britain and its architectural marvels that has been preserved for years. This is an attraction that is guaranteed to appease your eyes. You can access this during your stay at any of the New Castle hotels. Let the film speak itself!

The city that never sleeps only serves our imagination as a modern high-tech world where time flies at the speed of a blink. But to our surprise there still remain few places that reverse the perception held on NYC. One of which is the Brooklyn Botanical Garden

This 52 acre, garden bountiful of exotic flora and fauna collected from the world over has an abundant of gardens within gardens. Some of these specialty gardens are The Cherry Trees, Japansese Hill and Pond Garden, The Cranford Rose Garden, The Shakespeare Garden, Fragrance Garden & The Children’s Garden.

It a wonder if you do not feel the change of atmosphere which guaranteed to drag you to a different place in a different time. If you are on a romantic getaway in the big apple here is your reason to extend your vacation. Many New York City hotels are situated encircling the botanic gardens so that visitors have the opportunity to catch few glimpses of this magnificent garden.

Recently topping the list as the most charitable city in America, Minneapolis is a welcome change from the fast paced clamor of other big cities. Also known for its artistic visage, this “town on the prairie” has all the glory of liberated endurance. Topped with swank art museums, more than enough theatres and ethnic and organic eateries, it has rightly earned its name as the ‘Mini-Apple’ of the present day.
Looking further into the beauty of Minneapolis will unfold a gamut of natural beauty and tranquil locality. One such place that has captured nature at its finest is the Minnehaha Park. Situated at the intersection of Hiawatha Ave and overlooking the Mississippi River, this park has the privilege of being one the most oldest and popular parks in the city and manages to attract over 850,000 visitors per year.

Featuring lime stone bluffs, river overlooks and a 53-foot waterfall, this 193 acre park also contains a myriad of trees such as Cottonwood, Silver, Oak, Maple and native as well as prairie woodland wild flowers. Fast becoming a popular site for weddings, this park offers the visitor the freedom of many activities including picnics, concerts, wading pool, disc golf course, volleyball court and bike trails. If this is not enough, the park also houses several sculptors and is recognized to be sacred ground for American Indians.

Millennium Hotel Minneapolis would be considered an ideal place to stay for visitors looking to explore the park. Snug on the tree-lined side walks of Nicollet Mall, this downtown Minneapolis hotel is within walking distance to entertainment and shopping centres such as the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the Metrodome and Target Center. Providing services such as indoor swimming pool and business centre, this Minneapolis hotel offers the guest a touch of class and elegance with creative cuisine and signature decorative style.

Quietly nestled among the cascading clouds 80km from Chiang Rai lies a Hill of Peace that has been left unaltered by the hands of time. Perched on a mountainous region 1800 metres above sea level Doi Mae Salong is a lot more than one of the country’s tea growing districts as the sheer natural beauty and charm of this stunning hamlet in the sky attracts visitors from far and wide to its breathtaking environs.
It is said that the beginning of January is the best time to visit Doi Mae Salong as the entire village begins to bloom with stunning Japanese cherry blossoms that dot the lush landscape with their brightly hued flower buds. The 4km stretch leading to the main town dubbed Sakura Route is quite literally infested with pink blossoms during early January making the entrance to Mae Salong all the more magical for visitors.

Apart from the town’s inherent natural splendour there is much to discover in the cool hamlet itself. Home to a number of Chinese temples that are located all across the region, the Chinese architectural elements in most of the town’s structures are equally engaging with their old fashioned and decidedly Chinese appearance. Jade and other Chinese specialties are also sold in most Mae Salong shops along with dried mushrooms, herbs, wines and preserved fruits.

Those with an interest in local cuisine will find that most restaurants in Mae Salong offer southern Chinese dishes and delicacies. Lined with quaint tea shops, these local cafes are the best place to discover the region’s brew of choice. Juicy lychees and sweet tasting peaches are also locally grown fruits that must be sampled for their sheer freshness and reputation. Mae Salong also houses a museum that documents the region’s rich history as well as a village market that sells locally produced items. Surrounded by several Akha, Hmong, Lisu and Mien tribal villages Mae Salong also serves as a great gateway to these indigenous communities.

When it comes to the best Chiang Rai resorts along the Thai border there’s no rest quite like the Anantara Golden Triangle, Thailand. With a stunning location that looks over the Ruak River and Mekong River as well as neighbouring Laos the accommodation is also one of the most picturesquely placed Golden Triangle hotels in the region.

Germany is re-known as a fast growing industrial country, but little did we know about the romantic cities that are still bountiful with medieval structures. Heidelberg is one of those cities with heavenly picturesque atmosphere. Its geographical location, residing besides the River Neckar between a steep valley in the Odenwald only compliments its breathtaking ambiance. The Heidelberg castle and baroque style town is one of its key romantic features. This is an ideal destination for quiet & Romantic getaway.

Let the pictures speak out loud!

Cincinnati is the laid back counterpart of most cities in the United States. Famous for antislavery movements and underground railroads, this city has something to offer visitors who grace its shores. Some of the best things to do whilst in Cincinnati are to catch a game of baseball, or go paddle boating along the Ohio River. Pure relaxation is the key to appreciating Cincinnati. Mount Adams with its winding roads leads you to some of the best views of the city. With a rich and colourful past, there are still relics that remain to remind us of its glorified history. The arts and culture scene of this city can rival even that present in New York, coupled with amazing restaurants and seasoned nightlife, there is a whole lot to explore for the avid tourist. This city just waits to entertain you, from its major league sports to its world class roller coasters and water theme parks.

Whilst in Cincinnati, it would be an ideal option to visit a location that gives you a little bit of everything, from dining, shopping and be entertained. One such tourist attraction in Cincinnati is Fountain Square located in the corner of Fifth and Vine Streets. Dedicated to the people of Cincinnati, this public square offers a host of activities and facilities. For example, you can play a game of chess or checkers at Fountain Square, as most of the tables have the board printed right on the table. Two bicycle tracks can be found through the square, and for the sports fan, buy your Reds tickets at the kiosk based right at the square.

Fountain Square District offers a range of signature restaurants and cafes that cannot be found anywhere else in the city. From Brazilian, Mexican, American steaks, seafood to Italian, dining in Cincinnati has never been better with Fountain Square District.

For your dose of entertainment, Fountain Square hosts a range of celebrations and festivities right through the year. Just to list a few of the events in Cincinnati you can experience at Fountain Square; Egg Hunt for Easter, Macy’s Downtown Dazzle, Krogger’s New Years Eve Blast, MidPoint Music Festival, P&G Flower Carpet, P&G Movie Night, P&G Acoustic Thursday, P&G Fourth of July Bash, PNC Gospel Sunday, Skyline’s Santa Skates, THE Cincinnati Beer Festival, Turkey Bowl and so much more.

For your next trip to Cincinnati, keep an eye out for travel deals and packages that are competitive and offer you a wide variety of accommodation options to choose from. Offering a convenient location, excellent facilities and enviable rooms and suites is Millennium Hotel Cincinnati.This popular Cincinnati Ohio hotel is in close proximity to Duke Energy Convention Centre, Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium, the Cincinnati Zoo, Botanical Gardens and a host of other places to see.

The Portage Glacier is situated on the Kenai Peninsula, in Alaska and within the Chugach National Forest. In terms of its location it is just south of the Portage Lake and 6km west ward of Whittier.

Visitors could choose between driving down to the Portage Valley to see the Glacier or continue onto Whittier to see the amazing marine life at Prince William Sound.

The Chugach Eskimos are famed to have hunted in this area for thousands of years. Russian fur traders also used Portage Valley as a means of traveling between Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet.

The Portage Lake was formed behind the Portage Glacier since it began receding. A hanging glacier called the Burns Glacier can be viewed from a distance and is set in the middle. So where is the Portage Glacier? It is behind the extension of the glacier to the right of the Burns Glacier.

It’s difficult to see the glacier but it’s much easier to see where it used to be. Sadly during the past couple of years the glacier has begun withdrawing from the lake. All that remains today is a small piece in the centre of the lake, while the major portion of the glacier face goes down more than 100 feet into the lake.
But the Portage Glacier is still considered as a valley glacier and one of the most beautiful; even to date the amount of people it attracts has still not dropped in numbers. There are many “hanging glaciers,” or glaciers that are seen partly down a mountainside.

In order to see the glacier, one would have to drive a bit further along the lake to a sightseeing boat dock and buy a ticket for a cruise through the lake that takes visitors close to the glacier face. Be prepared to embark on a ride that can bump you through patches of icebergs.

A stay at an Anchorage Hotel would be the ideal end to a day at the Portage Glacier. There are many Alaskan hotels to choose from and a popular hotel is the Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage, due to its position along the shores of the beautiful Lake Spenard. Here visitors can enjoy views of the lake from the hotel during there stay.

From the ancient times onwards china has been a culturally rich continent with diverse talent that has resulted in changing the world in a great deal. Beijing city is currently grooms many festivals that sheds light on this rich age old culture. Among many the Beijing Music Festival is a well celebrated event that has taken place annually since 1998.Tthe event intertwines various sounds and rhythms from the world all over, thus opening doors to all the musicians.

You are guaranteed to find music to suite your personal taste from Opera, symphonic, classical jazz or even dance drama. The event continues for about one month commencing from mid October. the festival presents about 30 odd performances which comprises of famous artists as tenors Jose Carreras & Kathleen Battle, pianists Martha Argerich, Fou Ts’ong, violinists Issac Stern, and conductor Valery Gergiev.

Other than appeasing ones ear the event also smphasises on music education and public welfare by providing free concerts for children. China’s pro-active stance to uplift its culture has certainly created a positive impact with the help of The Beijing Music Festival.

Although this is a little out of the ordinary romantic experience music being the language of love, this is an excellent opportunity for you to appease your easthetic sences. You can be part of this event while residing at a Beijing Hotel with abundant of services.

The video below is a minor glimpse of what you can grasp at this festival.

Breathtakingly beautiful, with its delicate white sands and turquoise waters, the 115 islands that create the Seychelles is indeed a heavenly dream come true. Celebrate the joy of timeless love and feel the prestige of making your day uniquely special by being in one of the most romantic tropical island destinations of the world. The serene secluded beaches of these islands, with their natural splendour and romantic ambience effortlessly bring together the perfect venue for a wedding made in heaven.
Share sweet promises with your loved one while enjoying the scenic colours of a spectacular sunset. The crystal clear waters also offer stunning marine life where you can explore on a snorkel together in one of the best dive sites in the world. Furthermore, be ready to be spoilt by the irresistibly attractive wedding packages and honeymoon specials offered by its outstanding hotels. Enjoy the free deals, discounts and have the pleasure of your expectations being exceeded. Late afternoons are considered to be the best time to get married as it gives a cooler temperature and better photography options. Furthermore, it is advisable to consider this tropical setting when choosing your wedding dresses. Moreover, the Seychelles islands is also one of the most romantic spots if you need to renew your vows in a place that will express and rekindle the uniqueness of love and share that special spark for years to come.

Indulge in the relaxing spa treatments and the delicious dining in the tasteful restaurants of the islands. In addition, it is very convenient to travel between these islands by boat, light aircraft or helicopter giving you the opportunity to have your honeymoon in several islands while you discover the pleasantly contrasting atmospheres.

Let the rich accommodation of a Seychelles Hotel overwhelm you with picturesque scenery and immaculate hospitality. Pamper yourselves on the happiest occasion of your lives by staying at Praslin Hotel and grab the free deals guaranteed to seduce your senses. Savour the stunning view of the hill side pool villa’s and choose among the rich variety of magnificent facilities offered by the luxurious Raffles Praslin Seychelles.

The Rockefeller Centre is synonymous with American history. As one of the most renowned buildings in New York, it represents heritage and memoirs from the time of its conception in 1939 to the present times. And now, this historic landmark based on a previous attempt to present the public with glee, has returned with it wondrous attraction, the Top of the Rock Observation Deck.

Initially an idea that was opened to the public, the deck was later closed and revamped to produce a 3-storied marvel that was gifted to the public in 2005 under the guardianship of the new owner, Tishman Speyer.

The Top of the Rock Observation Deck is a site worth experiencing, as visitors take in the panoramic views of New York, always different and always magnificent depending on the time of day you visit. What better way to sightsee than at seventy stories high? Take in the awe-inspiring vistas of some of New York greatest landmarks such as the Chrysler Building, Times Square, the Statue of Liberty and the majestic Brooklyn Bridge.

This breathtaking attraction is open to the public all year-round and accessed on West 50th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. With marvellous views all year around and with seasons to awe your senses. During daytime, visitors can easily view Central Park in all its glory, and by night the Empire State Building stands majestically through the concrete jungle.

Any visitor to New York should not miss the chance to take in the delights of this attraction. Visit the Top of the Rock Observation Deck and be mesmerised whilst taking in the sights that only an individual at such heights can enjoy. Make your way to the Rockerfeller Centre whilst residing at a lush New York City hotel such as the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel New York and be captivated by the quintessence that is this one of a kind city.