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Buenos Aires

October 13th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in City Guides

Located on the often overlooked continent of South America, the city of Buenos Aires is not only Argentina’s capital, it is its largest city, as well. Buenos Aires, a name that means Good Air, sits on the southeastern coast of Argentina and boasts a very mild climate that attracts many visitors since it is rarely ever cold. So heavily has this city been influenced by European elements that it is referred to around the world as the Paris of South America, providing a multitude of art and cultural attractions which tourists flock to. Not only are their an impressive number of book stores here, there are symphony orchestras, working artists of all types, a huge number of museums, more active theaters than anywhere else on the continent and a world class opera house known as Teatro Colon. With its incredible architectural sights and excellent zoo, this is the star city of Argentina when it comes to attractive vacation spots.

The city has begun to gear itself even more towards tourists recently, building upon its highly accessible transport network of buses and trains, by offering MP3 downloads which feature guided tours in audio format. This cutting edge technology allows visitors to wander at their leisure and get a good understanding of all they wish to see. Spanish lessons are readily available to guests who wish to experience the culture in a direct way or who are looking to attend the regular Antique Fairs in Dorrego Square, visit a local concert venue for a music festival or take in a tango show in the part of the world where it is still performed with authentic style. Shopping options are vast in Buenos Aires and with such an excellent exchange rate, this is one of the finest cities in the world to pick up something exotic to take back home.

New York

October 6th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in City Guides

As one of the largest and most powerful cities in the world, New York City is located on the East Coast of the United States, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. As one of the most famous cities on Earth, New York wields global influence in many sectors, including: business, art, music, fashion, media and education. There are such a huge variety cultures thriving in this single city that some say it is a literal sampling of the global population. No matter what sort of activity one enjoys, New York will have businesses that cater to it. From the scenic Central Park to the sports and music show stopping arena of Madison Square Garden to the Museum of Modern Art, there are thousands of unique attractions. For those who love to learn about history, New York offers plenty of it, boasting the Empire State Building, one of the tallest tourist attractions in the world, and the Statue of Liberty, given to the United States by the French centuries ago. From Staten Island to Manhattan to to such culturally powerful burroughs as Brooklyn, Harlem, Queens and the Bronx, this city creates experiences for every type of personality on the planet.

Those who wish to take in the arts and culture of this unique destination can tour art galleries, world renowned gourmet restaurants, impressive hotels, immense shopping districts, trendy nightclubs or even Broadway where some of the most famous plays in history are regularly performed. However, for those who want a sense of life in the Big Apple, getting a hot dog or taking in a baseball game are just as easily afforded. Bustling streets with plenty of taxi cabs and an advanced subway system keep New York moving day or night so this is truly the city that never sleeps. Anything a visitor could want to do is possible in New York City.

Wyoming Looking to Build a Tourism Industry

October 6th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in News

Out of the many states within the US which are well known as both domestic and foreign travel destinations of choice, Wyoming has not in the past been at the top of the list. However, the state is hoping to change this by investing in a plan to support the development of a tourism industry through its Wyoming Travel and Tourism Master Plan, an initiative to further the economic growth of tourism in the state and provide locals with a greater array of jobs. The purpose of the plan, which will work to develop destinations and associated projects throughout the state through the year 2020, is to expand the offerings for visitors by capitalizing on the unique history and natural beauty of the state as well as the fact that its large land area and comparatively small population mean it is able to offer a greater variety of peaceful escapes than competing states.

State legislators in Cheyenne will work to get budget initiatives passed to further the Master Plan and provide capital to specific tourist friendly locations where the projects can be developed. According to state officials, tourism is already the second biggest industry in the state’s economy, just behind the mineral resources in terms of bringing in revenue. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Historic Sites and Trails, State Parks and other local businesses have formed the plan by each contributing the budget for its development. Consultant firm Hank Todd Solutions Group out of US tourism star state Arizona has been called in to help form the plan which is an extension of 2007’s Project Front Door.