Archive for November, 2007

posted by Book2Go Travel on Nov 29

Many people prefer to vacation on beaches and in places with warmer climates during the winter months, however, since you have already adapted to the colder temperatures that come along with winter, it is a wonderful time to visit

Snaefellsjokull, Iceland.

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posted by Book2Go Travel on Nov 21

In a recent listing of the most popular travel destinations of 2007,

Tokyo, Japan was listed among the top five. Besides the wonderful thought of seeing this beautiful and cultural city, Tokyo also offers its visitors an urban experience that is different than those found in other major destinations, as well as less expensive than a visit to London or New York City.

Tokyo
is also very easy to explore, even with the language barrier, and offers many means by which you can see the sights and visit the city’s most popular stops. Most people prefer to walk around

Tokyo
, however, if you prefer not to walk, or you can not walk for long periods of time, a public transit system is available, and is very convenient and manageable.

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posted by Book2Go Travel on Nov 14

Thanksgiving in the

United States will be celebrated on Thursday, November 22nd. One of the most popular activities on this day is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in

New York City
. For over 75 years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade has been a traditional way to celebrate Thanksgiving, and get us started on the Holiday Season.

A wonderful place to stay while visiting

New York for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is at the Four Seasons Hotel. This breathtaking structure rises over Manhattan’s shopping and business district, and lies between

Park Avenue and Madison Avenue. The Four Seasons Hotel New York is a luxury hotel, offering all the true luxury amenities that you could imagine. It was founded in 1960, and now has other Four Seasons Hotels in various cities and resort destinations throughout the world. There are now 74 hotels located in 31 different countries.

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posted by Book2Go Travel on Nov 9

Athens is the largest city in

Greece, as well as its capital city. The history of

Athens
dates back at least 3,000 years, and it was host to the very first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

Athens
has been a hub of tourism for many years. It is currently the sixth most visited capital in the world. Over the past ten years, the social amenities have drastically improved. A state of the art airport, and a very effective new motorway have been added.

Athens
is currently home to a large number of four and five star hotels, as well.

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