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Santorini, Greece
Fri, Sep 28th 2007, 00:00
The island of Santorini is the epitome of the mysterious beauty of the Greek Islands. The fascinating white and blue architecture of the romantic villages of Fira and Oia feature on almost every tourist brochure and postcard.
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Netherlands Canals and Windmills
Thu, Nov 1st 2007, 00:00
Holland, or the Netherlands, is a land of canals and windmills.
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Bauhaus Architecture in Tel Aviv, Israel
Fri, Jan 11th 2008, 00:00
Tel Aviv enjoys UNESCO World Heritage Status for its Bauhaus architecture.
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Nantucket architecture in the USA
Wed, Feb 20th 2008, 00:00
Nantucket has an incredibly rich architectural heritage. Downtown Nantucket is the oldest part of town and boasts over 800 houses that were built before the American Civil War.
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The Saltbox House and Cape Cod Architecture in USA
Mon, Feb 25th 2008, 00:00
The beauty of New England and the Cape Cod area is the simplicity of the wooden clapboard houses that blend into the landscape.
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Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport, Oregon
Fri, Apr 18th 2008, 00:00
Newport (in Oregon USA) lies at the mouth of the Yaquina River which flows into the Pacific Ocean via Yaquina Bay.
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Art Deco in Napier, New Zealand
Tue, Jun 10th 2008, 00:00
Tragedy struck Napier in New Zealand on 3rd February 1931 when an earthquake levelled most of the inner city and killed 258 people.
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Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa
Mon, Aug 4th 2008, 00:00
Bo-Kaap is a colourful and historic district in downtown Cape Town.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Wed, Jan 7th 2009, 11:00
The emirate of Dubai has attracted much of the attention over the past years ... for the most ambitious building expansion plan the world has seen in a long time.
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Dubai Investment
Tue, Jan 13th 2009, 13:31
Dubai is the emirate that has captured attention across the world with its spectacular expansion plans. Many have compared the city to a computer game where the imagination has no limit.
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Almas Tower, Highest Construction in Dubai
Mon, Jan 19th 2009, 11:17
Almas Tower is an impressive skyscraper that will top 360 metres (1,181 feet) to become the tallest building in Dubai.
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Jumeirah Garden City Building Project to be put on hold?
Fri, Jan 23rd 2009, 11:26
The Jumeirah Garden City Project is a Dh350 billion development that plans to create a city within Dubai City.
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Palm Jumeirah
Mon, Jan 26th 2009, 12:20
Palm Jumeriah is part of a grad plan to increase the beachfront property in Dubai by some 520 kilometres and celebrities are swarming to buy property in the land where sunshine is guaranteed.
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The Middle East and the End of Oil
Fri, Feb 6th 2009, 10:17
Abu Dhabi is leading the United Arab Emirates in preparing for a future where they cannot expect their huge oil revenues to continue. They have embarked on a brave new initiative to develop alternative energy solutions for a world without oil.
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Longest Suspension Bridge in the World, the Pearl Bridge
Fri, Mar 6th 2009, 10:58
The Pearl Bridge, or the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, currently holds the record for the longest suspension bridge in the world, the tallest suspension bridge in the world and is also the most costly suspension bridge building project ever undertaken.
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Ancient Alexandria Attractions: The Pharos Lighthouse
Wed, Mar 11th 2009, 10:52
The small island of Pharos off the coast of Alexandria was the location of the Pharos Lighthouse, declared one of the seven wonders of the world.
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Uncovering the Alexandria’s Ancient Past
Fri, Mar 13th 2009, 11:40
Ancient writings show that Alexandria was struck with over 20 major earthquakes between 320AD and 1303 which meant that her ancient city became buried beneath the sea. The exact location of the ancient city remained a mystery.
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Ambassador City Jomtien, Largest Resort in the World
Wed, Apr 8th 2009, 12:14
Ambassador City : largest holiday resort in the world. This vast complex of holiday apartments is located on Jomtein Beach in Thailand.
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The world’s first Undersea Resort opens in Fiji
Fri, Oct 9th 2009, 12:07
The world’s first Undersea Resort represents a new travel trend. Enjoy the ultimate in sea views from your undersea suite just off a pristine Fiji island.
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Pernambuco, Brazil
Wed, Nov 18th 2009, 12:07
Pernambuco is a state lying on the north eastern coastline of Brazil. Pernambuco is fast becoming a favourite Brazilian tourist destination because of its unique character and choice of beautiful beaches.
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