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What to do and see in Jimbaran, Bali: The Best 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours

White-sand beaches set the scene for a romantic tete à tete in Jimbaran, a quaint fishing village in Bali, Indonesia. Luxury hotels mingle with simple seafood shacks on the waterfront. Feed your paramour succulent chunks of freshly-prepared fish, then amble along the beach under the Indonesian moonlight before retiring to your five-star accommodations for the night... and the next morning.

The 5 Best Tours in Porto San Paolo, Sardinia

Discover the best top things to do in Porto San Paolo, Italy including Tavolara Diving, Top One, Associazione Culturale Passaggi Sardi, Luca Demicheli, Tavolara Traghetti e Gite.

Things to do in Marbella, Andalucia: The Best Health/Fitness Clubs & Gyms

In the chic, sun-drenched Costa del Sol town of Marbella, hints of its former Moorish occupation mingle with modern-day resort amenities. Bask on the sands of famous La Fontanilla beach or ricochet among the area's family-oriented water, wildlife and theme parks. Experience the Andalusian charm of the historic quarter, filled with whitewashed buildings, remnants of a ninth-century Arab fortress and fragrant orange trees. End a relaxing day with a dish of the cold almond soup ajoblanco and some of the region's excellent dessert wine.

The 10 Best Things to do in Santa Paula, California (CA)

Santa Paula is a city in Ventura County, California, United States. Situated amidst the orchards of the fertile Santa Clara River Valley, the city advertises itself to tourists as the "Citrus Capital of the World." Santa Paula was one of the early centers of California's petroleum industry. The Union Oil Company Building, the founding headquarters of the Union Oil Company of California in 1890, now houses the California Oil Museum. The population was 29,321 at the 2010 census, up from 28,598 at the 2000 census.

What to do and see in City Centre, Scotland: The Best Art Galleries

As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is famed for its culture, shopping and people. Spend your day exploring a wide range of fascinating free museums and galleries, enjoying the UK’s best shopping outside of London, and taking advantage of tips from friendly local people on the city’s hidden gems — then choose from 130+ weekly musical events for a special night out. Glasgow is also the perfect base for exploring more of Scotland, with great connections to the Highlands and the islands.

What to do and see in Ludovisi / Via Veneto, Lazio: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.

Top 10 Architectural Buildings in Washington DC, District of Columbia (DC)

Washington DC is a hub for American politics and history. Attracting as many school field trips as it does travelers the district offers a peek into the country’s democratic origin. There are plenty of free museums to take advantage of but the real draw here is the memorials and monuments dedicated to great American leaders. Spend some contemplative time at the Reflecting Pool within the National Mall, among the most patriotic places in the country.

6 Things to do in Independence That You Shouldn't Miss

Independence is a city in and the county seat of Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,966 in the 2010 census, a decline from 6,014 in the 2000 census.

The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt

Magdeburg (German pronunciation: [ˈmakdəbʊɐ̯k] ( listen); Low Saxon: Meideborg, [ˈmaˑɪdebɔɐ̯x]) is the capital city and the second largest city of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Magdeburg is situated on the Elbe River and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe.

The 10 Best Museums in Solola Department, Western Highlands

Discover the best top things to do in Solola Department, Guatemala including Galeria Imox, Galeria de Arte Chiya, Cojolya Museum and Store, La Galeria, Museo Arqueologico Azul Maya, Museo Lacustre de Atitlan, Jovenarte, AviMuseo de Arte de Atitlan, Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Museum, Galeria de arte "Ventanas del lago"..

What to do and see in Magadan Oblast, Far Eastern District: The Best Things to do

Discover the best top things to do in Magadan Oblast, Russia including Dneprovsky Mine, Magadan Regional Museum of Local Lore, Mammoth Sculpture, Vremya, Mask of Sorrow, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Nagayev Bay, Market Urozhai, Magadan State Drama Theater, Memorial to Vladimir Vysotsky, Seymchan Museum of Local Lore.

5 Shopping Malls in Tianshan That You Shouldn't Miss

The largest city in China is also its most cosmopolitan, offering visitors a chance to experience the past, present, and future all at once. The Huangpu River splits Shanghai into two districts: Pudong and Puxi. The Pudong skyline looks like it was ripped from the Jetsons, with the bulbous Oriental Pearl TV and Radio Tower looking a bit like a two headed lollipop. On the Puxi side, you can walk the Bund riverside district to get a taste of old Shanghai.

5 Shopping in Saint James City That You Shouldn't Miss

St. James City is a census-designated place (CDP) on Pine Island in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,105 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Top 10 Multi-day Tours in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Western Province

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (Sinhalese: දෙහිවල-ගල්කිස්ස Dehiwala-Galkissa, Tamil: தெஹிவளை-கல்கிசை), population 245,974 (2012) is the second largest Municipality in Sri Lanka, and covers an extent of 2109 hectares. It lies south of the Colombo Municipal Council area and separated from it by the Dehiwala canal which forms the northern boundary of DMMC. Its southern limits lie in Borupana Road and the eastern boundary is Weras Ganga with its canal system and including some areas to its east (Pepiliyana, Gangodawila and Kohuwala). This town has extensive population and rapid industrialization and urbanization in recent years. It is home to Sri Lanka's National Zoological Gardens, which remains one of Asia's largest. Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila and Colombo Airport, Ratmalana are some important landmark in this area. Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia and Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte being two large suburban centers of the city of Colombo function together as one large urban agglomeration in the Region (Western Province). The overspill from the City in residential and commercial uses of land have rapidly urbanised these suburban centers. Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia and Sri Jayawardenpaura along with Colombo Municipal Council form the most urbanized part of the core area of the Colombo Metropolitan Region. Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia lie along the Galle Road artery, which runs along the coast to the south of the country.

Things to do in Naples, Campania: The Best Nature & Parks

Romantic Naples, two hours south of Rome, is the largest city in southern Italy. It has some of the world's best opera and theater houses and is often called an open-air museum, due to its many historic statues and monuments. Join families on promenade as the sun sets on the Bay of Naples. View finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale or revel in the art and architecture of Museo Cappella Sansevero, built in the late 1500s.

Top 10 Tours in Hawkshead, England

Hawkshead is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, which attracts tourists to the South Lakeland area. The parish includes the hamlets of Hawkshead Hill, 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the north west, and Outgate, a similar distance north. Hawkshead contains one primary school but no secondary school and four public houses.

What to do and see in Lake Tekapo, South Island: The Best Multi-day Tours

Discover the best top things to do in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand including 8-Day Tour: South Island from Christchurch, Franz Josef, Wanaka and Queenstown, New Zealand Uncut - Hiking New Zealand - 13 Days, Southern Slice - Hiking New Zealand - 8 days, 23-Day Epic New Zealand Tour, Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown ( or in reverse ), 7 Day South Island Lick Tour, 9 Day - South Island Tour (All inclusive), Kakapo 21 Day New Zealand Small Group Tour, 5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch, 4-Day Great Southern Island Circle Tour from Christchurch.

8 Things to do Good for Couples in Canical That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Canical, Portugal including Lourenco Sardinha boat tour, Azul Diving Center, Madeira Sea Emotions Boat Tours, Prainha do Canical, Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto, Pico do Facho viewpoint, Museu da Baleia da Madeira, Praia Da Prainha.