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Attractions Accommodations Colbourne College Tour
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A destination is the specific location to which a traveller
decides to go. Destinations can be defined variously and can
include: >Towns, Villages and Cities >Historical Sites,
Heritage Sites >Self-Contained Resorts, Holiday Villages
>Amusement and Theme Parks >Regions or Groups of Countries
(e.g The Caribbean) What is a Destination?
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The Five As of a Tourist Destination Attraction A unique
product offering that will entice the visitor to come. Access to
both to the destination and the attraction, whether by land, air,
water or rail. Amenities such as water, food, electricity,
telecommunications, security and acess to healthcare must be in
place. Accommodation- A place to stay during the visit that offers
convenience and comfort to suit her budget and taste. Activities-
Shopping, Dining, Snorkeling, and Gambling are but few of the
activities that can be made available to the visitor during his
stay. A destination must contain the critical mass of elements to
meet consumer requirements
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CANADA
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10. Rockies THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Straddling the British
Columbia/Alberta border, this mountain chain runs from the U.S.
border to the northern end of British Columbia.
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9. Mont Royal Park Montreal MOUNT ROYAL PARK Located at the
highest point in the city of Montreal. Within the park youll find a
ski trail. The park, named for the city itself, captures the
attention of more than 3 million visitors each year.
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8.Canadas Wonderland Maple, Ontario CANADAS WONDERLAND MAPLE
ONTARIO Canadas Wonderland is home to the largest wooden roller
coaster in existence in Canada. Its also the location of the only
flying coaster in the country the Time Warp. More than 3.35 million
people visit this incredibly fun theme park each year and,
according to news sources, the park is still expanding
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Banff National Park Alberta Banff National Park was the first
national park established in Canada. The park consists of 2,500
acres of land in the Canadian Rockies and regularly attracts nature
lovers to its glaciers and meadows. There are two towns within the
park: Banff and Lake Louise. Both are filled with galleries,
museums, and cultural attractions designed to occupy visitors in
between treks into the wilderness. Approximately 3.3 million people
visit the park, to explore and to ski, each year
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Niagara Falls Ontario The folks in the City of Niagara Falls in
Ontario estimate that Niagara Falls receives more than 12 million
visitors every single year. We really werent surprised to find that
its such a popular attraction its one of the most famous in the
United States as well
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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The White House The White House is the official residence and
office of the President of the United States. It was built between
1792 and 1800 and first used by President John Adams. After the
9/11 attacks it has become more difficult to visit the White House
and today tours are available only for groups of 10 or more and
must be requested up to six months in advance through your member
of Congress or your countrys US Ambassador
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Las Vegas The gambling mecca of the world, Las Vegas is
situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert landscape.
Casinos can be found throughout Las Vegas, but the strip, a stretch
of Las Vegas Boulevard South, contains the most of them. It
features giant mega-casino hotels, decorated with lavish care and
attention to detail to create a fantasy-like atmosphere.Las
Vegas
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The Florida Keys The Florida Keys are a 120 mile long chain of
tropical islands curving around the base of the Florida peninsula,
connected to the mainland by a series of bridges. The most
spectacular bridge, the Seven Mile Bridge in the Lower Keys, has
been frequently used as a location for films including True Lies
and Fast 2 Furious. US Highway 1, the Overseas Highway runs from
Key Largo, Islamadora, Marathon, Lower Keys and finally to Key
West, the most distant and most famous island.
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Niagara Falls Situated between the state of New York and the
province of Ontario, Niagara Falls is one of the most spectacular
natural wonders on the North American continent. Niagara Falls is
actually three different falls, the American Falls, Bridal Veil
Falls and Horseshoe Falls. Horseshoe Falls is located on the
Canadian side while the other are located in New York. With more
than 14 million visitors each year it is one of the most visited
tourist attraction in the world.Niagara Falls
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The Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension
bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the strait between San Francisco
and Marin County to the north. The Golden Gate Bridge was the
longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed
in 1937, and has become an internationally recognized symbol of San
Francisco and California. The famous red- orange color of the
bridge was specifically chosen to make the bridge more easily
visible through the thick fog that frequently shrouds the
bridge.San Francisco
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Yellow Stone Park Yellowstone National Park was the worlds
first national park, set aside in 1872 to preserve the vast number
of geysers, hot springs, and other thermal areas, as well as to
protect the incredible wildlife and rugged beauty of the area.
Yellowstone lies on top of a gigantic hotspot where light, hot,
molten mantle rock rises towards the surface. Subsequently, the
park contains half of all the worlds known geothermal features,
with more than 10,000 examples of geysers and hot springs. In
addition, black bears, grizzly bears, deer, elk, bison and wolves
can all be found within the park borders. Yellowstone
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Manhattan Manhattan is one of New Yorks biggest and sought
after attractions. Its familiar skyline and sights have been
featured a thousand times on screen. Walk in the shadow of the
skyscrapers, picture the Statue of Liberty, see a Broadway show,
climb the Empire State building, stroll Central Park, window shop
on 5th Avenue or stagger around a museum.
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The Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon is located in northern
Arizona and is one of the great tourist attractions in the United
States. Carved over several million years by the Colorado River,
the canyon attains a depth of over 1.6 km (1 mile) and 446 km (277
miles) long. The Grand Canyon is not the deepest or the longest
canyon in the world but the overwhelming size and its intricate and
colorful landscape offers visitor spectacular vistas that are
unmatched throughout the worldGrand Canyon
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Washington US Capital Building Lincoln Memorial The White House
Vietnam War memorial Smithsonian Institute
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Miami Florida The City of Miami known as the Magic City is
located in Southeast Florida, on the Miami River, between the
Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. Miami is being recognized
worldwide as a center for international culture. Miami recently
hosted the 4th annual Latin Grammy Awards show, the visit of the
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, the celebration of the
Free Trade of the Americas Conference, FTAA and most recently, the
MTV Music Video Awards and the Source Hip-Hop Music Awards.
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Las Vegas The Top 10 Hotel Suites in Las Vegas* 1. Villa One,
Bellagio Las Vegas 2. Presidential Suite, Venetian 3. Verona Suite,
Las Vegas Hilton 4. 180-Degree Suite, Four Seasons Hotel 5.
Napoleon Suite, Paris Hotel Las Vegas 6. Elvis and Priscilla Suite,
Viva Las Vegas 7. Top Suites, Turnberry Place 8. Ambassador Suite,
Sahara 9. Adrienne Suite, The Palms Casino Resort 10. Penthouse
Suite, MGM Grand
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New Orleans, Louisiana The French Quarter is the destination
for most tourists. Jackson Square is the heart of the French
Quarter. Visit with artists, museums and tour historical buildings.
The Moon Walk provides a breath-taking view of the Mississippi
River. Mardi Gras, the French Quarter Festival, The Jazz &
Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest), the Spring Fiesta, riverboat
cruises, and of course, New Year's Eve at Jackson Square. Dont
forget the nightlife! The streets are alive with people taking in
all of the jazz and music clubs, not to mention Bourbon Street
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Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois With nearly 70
rides to enjoy, including 10 adult coasters, theres no shortage of
options here for anyone who loves classic amusement park
entertainment. Must-rides include last years addition, The Dark
Knight, the parks first indoor and part-dark coaster, and the
famous Raging Bull, a massive steel hyper- twister
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DISNEY Theme Parks Animal kingdom Magic Kingdom Epcot MGM
Studios Blizzard Beach Typhoon Lagoon Downtown Disney Night Clubs
Amc Movie Theater Virgin Records Pleasure Island BET Night Club
Bongos Night Club Planet Hollywood
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DISNEY Blizzard Beach Summit Plummet
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Universal Studios Orlando Florida At this theme park, rides and
attractions are based on popular movie and TV show properties,
including Shrek, Men in Black, The Mummy, Terminator, Jaws (a
classic, as always) and so on. The new The Simpsons Ride TM is just
awesome
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Most apparent about Busch Gardens Williamsburg is the sheer
beauty of the park. Well-maintained with a unique design, this
place is almost as fun to walk as it is to ride. The ten sections,
or hamlets, are inspired by countries in Europe, from Scotland to
Germany, and the quality of the theme dcor never fails to
impress.Busch Gardens Williamsburg Nor do the rides, especially the
Griffon, the worlds tallest and fastest dive machine coaster. We
also like the shows here in particular, many of them inspired by
the countries that present them. Busch Gardens Williamsburg in
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Top 10 hotels in the USA as rated by TripAdvisor reviewers:
1.Elysian Hotel Chicago, Chicago 2.The Grand Del Mar, San Diego
3.Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Maui, Hawaii 4.Old Edwards
Inn and Spa, Highlands, N.C. 5.Heathman Hotel, Kirkland, Wash.
6.Hotel Commonwealth, Boston 7.French Quarter Inn, Charleston, S.C.
8.Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco 9.Hotel
Monaco Portland a Kimpton Hotel, Portland, Ore. 10.Inn at the
Market, Seattle
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Top Hotel Chains In the USA 1. Marriot International(Marriott
Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard
etc) 2. Global Hyatt Incorporated(Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt &
Park Hyatt brands 3. Starwood Resorts and Hotels Worldwide 4.
Hilton Hotels Corporation(Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy
Suites, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites etc)
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Top Hotel Chains in the USA 5 Choice Hotels (Cambria Suites,
Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay
Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, & Rodeway
Inn brand hotels; based in MD)
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MEXICO
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Acapulco Acapulco is the original Mexican resort town which
came into prominence by the 1950s as a getaway for Hollywood stars
and millionaires. Still, Acapulco remains a popular tourist
destination especially among Mexicans and as a spring break
destination among US college students. No visit to Acapulco is
complete without watching the cliff divers perform their impressive
jumps into ocean. They have been doing it since the 1930s, although
today the divers are professionals.
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DAY OF THE DEAD OAXACA The city of Oaxaca is well- known for
having one of the best Dia de Los Muertos festivals in Mexico, a
holiday celebrated in many parts of Latin America. In Mexico the
festival can be traced back thousands of years ago to indigenous
cultures such as the Zapotec and Aztec. In Oaxaca the Day of the
Dead Festival starts at the end of October when families prepare
the tombs for the return of the spirits. During this time tombs and
home altars are decorated with flowers and families leave offerings
for the spirits in the cemeteriesOaxaca
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COZUMEL Located just off the Yucatan Peninsula, COZUMEL is a
popular destinations for scuba diving and snorkeling. The
underwater world around Cozumel was discovered by Jacques Cousteau
in 1959 who called it one of the best diving areas in the world.
Since that time Cozumel has become a National Marine Park to
protect the delicate balance of its beautiful coral reefs and
amazing variety of tropical fish
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Palenque Palenque is an archaeological site that was located on
the western edge of the Maya empire in the present-day state of
Chiapas, Mexico. Palenque is much smaller than some of its Mayan
neighbor cities, but it contains some of the finest architecture
and sculptures the Maya ever produced. Most structures in Palenque
date from about 600 AD to 800 AD including the Temple of
Inscriptions, the only Mesoamerican pyramid built as a funerary
monument.Palenque
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COPPER CANYON The Copper Canyon is in fact a network of canyons
which together are several times larger than the Grand Canyon. The
most popular way to explore the Copper Canyon is on the Chihuahua
al Pacifico Railway. The track passes over 37 bridges and through
86 tunnels, rising as high as 2,400 meter (7,900 feet) above sea
level featuring spectacular views of the canyons belowCopper
Canyon
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Chichen Itza Chichen Itza is the largest of the Maya cities in
the Yucatan Peninsula and one of Mexicos most visited tourist
destinations. The most famous landmark of Chichen Itza is the
temple-pyramid of El Castillo. The design of the temple has special
astronomical significance. Each face of the pyramid has a stairway
with 91 steps, which together with the shared step at the top, add
up to 365, the number of days in a year. Other highlights of
Chichen Itza include the Great Ballcourt and El Caracol, a circular
temple which served as an astronomical observatory.
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BRAZIL
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AMAZON RIVER At approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles) the Amazon
River is the second longest river in the world, just slightly
shorter than the Nile, and the largest river by volume. The Amazon
has over 3,000 recognized species of fish and new species are still
being discovered. The Amazon Basin is covered by half of the
planets remaining rainforests. Although a tenth of the worlds
estimated 10 million living species live in the Amazon rainforest,
jungle tours are more about the boating upriver into the damp,
buzzing, oppressive ambience than actually spotting animals
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CARNIVAL IN BRAZIL There are carnival celebrations in virtually
every corner of Brazil, the best-known ones taking place in Recife
together with the neighboring Olinda and Salvador. But the biggest
and most famous carnival is undoubtedly the Carnival in Rio de
Janeiro. The Rio Carnival attracts two million people per day on
the streets and almost half a million foreigners during its 4 day
celebration. The Carnival is all over the place, in the streets and
squares, bars, clubs and all other venues in Rio, concluding in the
spectacular Rio Samba Parade at the Sambadrome. Rio de Janeiro
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Christ the Redeemer Christ the Redeemer is the famous statue of
Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro. Located at the peak of the 700
meters (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain, it provides a sweeping
panorama from the interior of Guanabara bay to the north, to Lagoa
Rodrigo de Freitas to the south. The Christ the Redeemer statue
stands 39.6 meters (130 ft) tall, including its 9.5 meters (31 ft)
pedestal and has become an icon of Rio and BrazilRio de
Janeiro
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THE CARIBBEAN
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The Baths (Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands These immense
granite boulders are as mysterious as the huge monoliths at
Stonehenge in England. While the stones of Stonehenge are off
limits to visitors, those at the Baths are more visitor friendly.
Located along the water's edge, these stones create caves, caverns,
and small tidal pools that invite exploration. Visitors can swim,
snorkel, or dive in the area around the boulders. Be sure to don
your bathsuit so you can explore the Baths from both land and
sea.
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Dunns River Falls Jamaica One of Jamaica's most famous tourist
destinations, this 600-foot waterfall is truly an awesome sight.
The clear, cold waters make their way over a series of stone steps
leading to the waters of the warm Caribbean below. Swimsuit-clad
visitors climb the slippery steps with the help of a guide. For
safety, climbers make a human chain, holding the hands of those
above and below them. Along the way, guides regale climbers with
stories of local lore, history, and events. Once at the top of the
falls, visitors exit into a colorful marketplace.
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Harrison's Cave (Barbados) This limestone cave is reputed to be
the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. Visitors board an
electric tram that takes them through an extensive cave system with
an amazing spectacle of stalactites and stalagmites. Visitors pass
a 40-foot waterfall and numerous crystal-clear underground pools
and streams. This limestone cave is reputed to be the largest of
its kind in the Caribbean.
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Drive-In Volcano (La Soufriere, St. Lucia) Truly an out-of-the-
ordinary experience. St. Lucia is a volcanic island, and at La
Soufriere visitors can see a volcano up close. Here, visitors can
drive their cars right up to this semi- active volcano, then park
the car and walk with a guide through a fault in the rock. You'll
smell the sulfur and see a bubbling, hissing crater that spans more
than five acres.
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Buck Island Reef (St.Croix) Buck Island has been called "one of
the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean Sea." Located off the
northeast coast of St. Croix in the USVI, Buck Island is a 176-acre
island surrounded by an extraordinary coral reef system.
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The Caribbean Best of the Caribbean Readers Choice Best
Festival: Trinidad Carnival Honorable Mention: Reggae Sumfest,
Jamaica; St. Lucia Jazz Festival Best Island to Live On: St. John,
USVI Honorable Mention: St. Thomas, USVI; Grand Cayman Best Happy
Hour: Rick's Caf, Jamaica Honorable Mention: Sunset Beach Bar, St.
Maarten; Soggy Dollar, BVI (Kitty's note: The Soggy Dollar is a
hoot if you're a boater and party animal.) Best Luxury Resort:
Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos Honorable Mention: Jade Mountain, St.
Lucia; Fowl Cay Resort, Bahamas Best Family Resort: Atlantis,
Bahamas Honorable Mention: Beaches Turks & Caicos; The
Buccaneer, St. Croix, USVI Best Rum: Cruzan Honorable Mention:
Tortuga; Appleton Best Beer: Red Stripe Honorable Mention: Carib;
Presidente
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The Caribbean Best Shopping: St. Thomas, USVI Honorable
Mention: St. Martin; Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Adventure
Destination: Belize Honorable Mention: Riviera Maya, Mexico; Puerto
Rico Best Snorkeling & Diving: Belize Honorable Mention: Grand
Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico Best Small Hotel: Little Cayman Beach
Resort Honorable Mention: Rincn Beach Resort, Puerto Rico; Peter
Island, BVI Best Midsize Hotel: Caneel Bay, St. John, USVI
Honorable Mention: W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island, Puerto
Rico; Rosewood Little Dix Bay, BVI Best Restaurant: The Cliff,
Barbados Honorable Mention: Kon Tiki, St. Maarten; Cracked Conch,
Grand Cayman Best Golf Resort: Four Seasons, Nevis Honorable
Mention: Sandy Lane, Barbados; Half Moon, Jamaica
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The Caribbean Honorable Mention: Golden Door Spa, Las Casitas
Resort, Puerto Rico; Hotel Guanahani & Spa, St. Barts Best
Beach: Seven-Mile Beach, Grand Cayman Honorable Mention: Trunk Bay,
St. John, USVI; Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos
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Group Exercise Select a Destination of your choice that you
might have visited and conduct a brief SWOT(Strengths Weakness,
Opportunity, Threats) analysis. Remember a Destination does not
have to be a country..