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Venice, the enchanted city by the shining glass

free-press-release-center.info     Aug 22, 2008          

Venice, capital of the Veneto region, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, imposes itself on the Venetian lagoon as that magical and special city that you remember for its particularity and splendor. Among the best...                    

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Square turned into poetry garden

bbc.co.uk     Aug 22, 2008          

St Andrew Square is to be transformed into a poetry garden A square in Edinburgh is to be transformed into a poetry garden for a special free festival event. The Edinburgh Unesco City of Literature Trust is hosting the...                    

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Beijing bounty

ioltravel.co.za     Aug 22, 2008          

The first and last thing you notice when passing through Beijing international airport is the new terminal. This stadium and the National Aquatics Centre, which looks like an oversized cloud-cushion, has been given an...                    

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People of Sichuan follow Olympics

people.com.cn     Aug 22, 2008          

Shi Sha, a 22-year-old tourist from Huangshi, Hubei province, on Tuesday visited the irrigation project here, which was damaged in the May 12 earthquake. "I was impressed when I saw people watching the Olympics on TV in front...                    

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Saint-Martin de Ré registered as a French UNESCO World Heritage Site

relaischateaux.com     Aug 21, 2008          

Since the 7th of July 2008, the town of Saint-Martin-de-Ré on the North Coast of the Ile de Ré, joins 11 other French Unesco World Heritage Sites. In 1861 Vauban was responsible for the construction of a large citadel to...                    

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Dambulla and Sigiriya - Must See in Sri Lanka

suite101.com     Aug 21, 2008   1 related          

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle The north-central plains of Sri Lanka house fascinating vestiges of an ancient Buddhist civilization Off the southern coast of India lies the island nation of Sri...                    

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davao beach resot hotels philippines

beachresort-inthe-philippines.blogspot.com     Aug 21, 2008   1 related          

Puerto Galera is excellent natural harbor, rich tropical rainforest and crystal clear waters, recently received an award as one of the “Most Beautiful Bays” in the world (the 30th bay worldwide to get such recognition, and the...                    

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David from North Cave, rated this property as 1 out of 5 & says:

villarenters.com     Aug 21, 2008          

The nearby train line and the noise from nearby villages made relaxing difficult. Standard of accomodation was Ok but the lack of Air Con made the nights uncomfortable. Also the website promised use of a pool, this was not made...                    

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Singapore welcomes moves by Thailand, Cambodia to resolve temple dispute

wordpress.com     Aug 21, 2008   13 related          

SINGAPORE, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Singapore Wednesday welcomed the efforts of Thailand and Cambodia to hold talks on the Preah Vihear Temple issue. A spokesman for the Singapore Foreign Ministry said in a statement that resolving...                    

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City of Literature's festival at a crossroad

news.com.au     Aug 21, 2008          

Corrie Perkin | August 22, 2008 WHAT'S a City of Literature without a vibrant and dynamic writers festival? It's a question that's been doing the rounds since the Victorian Government announced on Wednesday that Melbourne's bid...                    

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