Travel and Vacation » city http://urlost.com Tue, 22 May 2012 19:52:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Vancouver: the best city in the Western Hemisphere. http://urlost.com/vancouver-the-best-city-in-the-western-hemisphere/ http://urlost.com/vancouver-the-best-city-in-the-western-hemisphere/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:53:32 +0000 Alex Bhaswara http://urlost.com/vancouver-the-best-city-in-the-western-hemisphere/ Just like in 2008, Vancouver proves the be the best city in the Western Hemisphere, as confirmed by recent Mercer’s study of quality of living in various cities.Every year the company rates 215 cities from around the world to help companies and governments to place their employees on international assignments.

There are 37 criteria in which the 215 cities are compared to New York, which was chosen as the base city with 100 points.The city with the highest quality of living is Vienna (108.6 points), Curych – last year’s no. one – finished second (108 points).By tradition the European cities scored the most. This year only three non-European were able to fit within the top 10: Vancouver and Auckland with 107.4 points shared 4th place and Sydney closing (10th) with 106.3 points.The competition among the top 50 is outstanding when you consider that 47 cities managed to fit between the top city Vienna with 108.6 points and the base city New York with 100 Read more:

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Christmas, a special time of year, not just in Barcelona but throughout the whole world. You will find te oldest traditions mingled in with the newer ones, you will see lights and decorations scattered around but what you will not see is shops open on this festive and religious holiday. Granted a few will be open but most close down in order to spend time with family and friends.

A city break in Barcelona offers the tourists a chance to see and experience the city of Barcelona from close quarters. The visitors get discounted Barcelona holidays by way of cheap airline tickets, affordable and comfortable accommodations at good hotels.

Are you a couple looking to make some romantic memories in Barcelona? There is always something new and exciting to experience in Read more:

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Funchal – an astonishing tourist destination in Portugal! Holidays in Funchal mean bountiful nature, fresh sea breeze, relaxed ambience and magnificent architecture. Scarcity of fun, entertainment and adventure is not known in the city. So, pack your bags and visit Funchal to add another incredible experience in your book of excursions.

Funchal holidays would introduce you to the following attractions:

Beaches

Funchal is known for wide variety of beaches and pools. Lido Beach is the most important and most visited beach in the city. This incredible beach is located on Madeira Island. The beach is actually a seawater pool complex where you can enjoy swimming with your kids. Lido has emerged as the most popular bathing complexes in and Read more:

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Chennai is an enchanting city of Tamil Nadu where tourists come from far and wide. It is one of the famous tourist destinations of south India and boasts of amazing attractions. It is ideally located on the Coromondal coast. Rich in arts, culture and history, this city is an interesting place. His historic temples and mesmerising beaches of Chennai will surely capture your heart.

Some of the most famous attractions of Chennai are:

Fort St George:

Boasting of architectural brilliance, this fort is located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It was built in 1639 and was the first establishment of the British in India. It is a wonderful military structure where you can see a huge collection of weapons used in the bygone era. The fort houses a Read more:

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Orlando, one of the key tourist destinations in the United States is located in Central Florida. This vivacious city has many attractive places to visit, which account to more than 165 destinations. Orlando attracts visitors from many local cities as well as from several countries across the world.

There are many exclusive places to visit in Orlando that are alluring, charming and interesting. You can have a great fun-filled vacation in the city as it is home to a broad spectrum of theme parks, amusement parks, art galleries, historic and science museums, botanical gardens, malls, wonderful restaurants, hotels, naturally beautiful places and a lot more.

The city of Orlando can be easily accessed through domestic and international flights as well. Many travel sites will Read more:

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One of the best places to visit in the Western part of the country, Mahabaleshwar is also one of the most visited hill destinations in the region. Nestling in the Western Ghats, the town has a stunning locale and affords the most mesmerizing views of the lovely valleys below. Often referred to as the Queen of Hill Stations it is a favorite summer escape from Mumbai. Mahabaleshwar is home to five rivers that add magic to the beauty of the town. These rivers form the most attractive cascades and falls and make for great picnic spots.

The charm of this hill resort was discovered by the British who were in constant search for cooler places. It was them who changed this obscure hilly area into a great hill resort. They even made it the summer capital of the Bombay Read more:

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