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Tourism By Region
Regional tourism, Directorytourism.com exploring here the Regional Trends and Complete data on Global Torusm in a Regional perspective.
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Welcome to Ireland's West encompassing the counties of Galway, Mayo & Roscommon!
We hope that this website will make it easier for you to plan your holiday. Make use of the site's search facilities to assist you get the best range of Accommodation options, Activities and Things to Do in the region. You can also view our Regional Guidebook and our 2007 Calendar of Events online.
We hope these facilities will help you to discover this truly outstanding part of the world known as Ireland's West.
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Destination Westport
Few towns in Ireland can match Westport's charisma & continental flavour! Cheerful, multi-coloured shopfronts jostle for attention with an attractive selection of pubs, shops, cafés & restaurants. More information!
Destination Galway City
Located at the mouth of the River Corrib in Galway Bay, the City of Tribes is Ireland's Cultural Capital and the gateway to Connemara, one of Ireland's most beautiful regions. Céad Míle Fáilte!
Book a Holiday Home
Choose from over 2000 holiday apartments, houses and cottages in Ireland's West. Browse through properties and special offers online, or call +353 91 537777 for information and bookings. Search Properties
Spotlight on Golf
The raw beauty, weathered coast and lush inland hills of Ireland’s West make it an ideal location for some of the most stunning and challenging golf in the country. > Lets play!
http://www.westireland.travel.ie/
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Welcome to County Monaghan, Ireland.
County Monaghan is one of Ireland's best keep secrets! Unspoiled landscape, wildlife, beautiful scenery, and lots to do for both local and visitor alike.
If your ideal holiday is fishing, walking, cycling, horse riding or playing golf then you will have too much to choose from. If you are interested in history, poetry, lace making, music and art there are many hours of entertainment in store. In addition the night life and local hospitality is second to none.
We hope you enjoy your visit to County Monaghan and look forward to seeing you again.
http://www.monaghantourism.com
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Welcome to KwaZulu-Natal: enticing, spectacular and fascinating multi-cultural showpiece destination flanked by warm Indian Ocean and soaring peaks.
KwaZulu-Natal: the coastal Greater St Lucia Wetland Park World Heritage Site - due east of pivotal landmarks in Zulu history. KwaZulu-Natal: the mountainous 'Barrier of Spears' uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site adorned with Stone Age cave paintings. KwaZulu-Natal: realm of the legendary Zulu kings and steeped in living Zulu tradition. KwaZulu- Natal: timeless Indian culture in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi . KwaZulu-Natal: Colonial reminders shoulder-to-shoulder with icons of democracy. KwaZulu- Natal: the gateway city of Durban - pulsating and inviting fusion of East, West and Zulu motifs overlooking Africa's busiest picture-postcard seaport. KwaZulu-Natal: expansive golden beaches - including 10 with World Class status - interspersed with idyllic getaway coves. KwaZulu-Natal: magnet for thrill-seekers in the great outdoors - from wave riders to hang-gliders and golfers to mountain bikers. KwaZulu-Natal South Coast: nature's annual extravaganza - the unforgettable cast-of-millions Sardine Run. KwaZulu-Natal North Coast: year-round frolicking dolphins plus majestic seasonal whale migrations. KwaZulu-Natal Elephant Coast: Big Five nature reserves of international repute amid Zulu customs in KwaZulu-Natal Zululand unbroken from antiquity. KwaZulu-Natal Midlands: history-filled towns leading to adventure sports and game viewing, along with outlets for unique arts and crafts. KwaZulu-Natal: Battlefields of yesteryear where Zulu, Boer and British now make pilgrimages of reconciliation. KwaZulu- Natal: hotbed of live performance creativity - from progressive theatre to multi-genre music.
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KwaZulu-Natal: South Africa’s domestic tourism leader, highly popular among visitors from throughout continental Africa and increasingly on the ‘must-see, must- do’ lists of discerning travellers from all points who seek a unique blend of sophistication, cultural diversity and excitement – in the most breathtaking setting imaginable. Welcome to South Africa’s Zulu Kingdom: KwaZulu- Natal.
http://www.tourism-kzn.org
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The courtesy and friendliness of the Irish people is renowned worldwide and the people of West Cork are no exception. You will be charmed by their wit and warmth and lured into the heart of Irish tradition.
The pubs of West Cork, old style or modern, are welcoming venues where the art of storytelling, traditional music and Irish dancing offer the opportunity of new experiences. The exquisite restaurants offer menus that no palate can resist and their delightful locations set the scene for a memorable night of delectable food and good company.
In West Cork, we pay attention to detail. We also congratulate ourselves on achieving the right balance between fun and work. Dreams are realised and a huge range of outdoor pursuits are available to enhance your experience, The appetite of golf enthusiasts will be more than satisfied when they feast their eyes upon our lavish golf courses. Other local activities like fishing, sailing, island trips, and garden walks all make up the infinite variety that West Cork has to offer.
http://www.westcork.ie
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Manx Gaelic – Where is it from and where’s it going? Y Ghaelg – Cre voish haink ee as c’raad t’ee goll? Manx, or Manx Gaelic, is the native language of the Isle of Man. Like Scottish Gaelic, its origins lie in Old Irish but given our Island’s unique history it has developed its own unique style which makes it different but still closely related to Irish and Scottish Gaelic.
Up until the 1800s English was a foreign language to most Manx people, although it would be used for trade and administration purposes. However, due to economic, social and political pressures, the language suffered an enormous decline to such an extent that by 1961 only 165 people claimed to speak the language. However, by the time the last native speaker of Manx, Ned Maddrell, died in 1974, a revival in interest had begun. This interest has recently gathered pace to the extent in the last census (2001) 2.2% of people in the Island could speak Manx, of whom 47% were under the age of 20. Moreover, in the Mori opinion poll carried out in the Island in 2002, 19% of people expressed an interest in learning the language and a further 5% were extremely keen on learning it.
People are increasingly aware of the great cultural legacy that the language has to offer to all those people who now call Mann their home. Moreover, the success of Manx here will, we believe, lead to our Island playing an increasingly important role in global efforts to protect minority languages. The survival of Manx isn’t guaranteed, but it is in a stronger position than it has been for a long time: its future very much lies with all those who now call this Island their home.
Your First Manx Lesson
Manx often has a reputation for being a difficult language to learn: it isn’t really! As a Celtic language, however, it is very different to English and it is these differences that provide the real beauty of the language. A few words or fluency – the choice is yours – but whatever your preference the outcome will be a new appreciation of Island life.
http://www.gov.im/tourism
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Oltre la geografia
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Alla ricerca di visioni e di grandi emozioni.
In qualunque parte del territorio (vasto 61 kmq), in particolare dalla cima del suo monte (alto 750 metri), lo sguardo si perde in un panorama unico ed ammaliante, tra le fertili terre dell´Emilia Romagna e le morbide colline delle Marche e del Montefeltro, fino a tuffarsi nel placido mare Adriatico.
Nove terre, nove Castelli, per dar vita ad un piccolo grande Stato
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Il territorio sammarinese si compone di nove antichi Castelli, compresa la capitale, San Marino. Questi piccoli centri sono sorti in conseguenza dei primi insediamenti urbani della popolazione; in ognuno di essi c´è qualcosa da scoprire o da visitare.
I Castelli sono collegati tra loro da una rete urbana agevole e di rara bellezza, che consente piacevoli soste in aree verdi nell´incantevole cornice delle colline appenniniche e del Montefeltro.
La capitale dal cuore antico
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Le origini di San Marino si fondono nella bellissima leggenda del Santo Fondatore della comunità sammarinese e della stessa Repubblica; quando Marino, nel 301 d.C., si rifugiò sul Monte Titano.
La piccola capitale racchiude un patrimonio storico, museale, architettonico di inestimabile valore. Meta annuale di milioni di turisti, costituisce una continua scoperta: un ricco assortimento di artigianato e souvenirs consente uno shopping vario e divertente.
Una finestra sull'Adriatico
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Il castello di Serravalle viene citato per la prima volta nel famoso diploma di Re Ottone, nel 962. Avamposto malatestiano, fu annesso alla Repubblica nel 1463. Divenuto col tempo un importante centro urbano, ha un grazioso centro storico, costituito dall´antico Castello e da alcune contrade caratteristiche.
Attrezzato e moderno è l´attiguo Centro Sportivo. Ristoranti, trattorie e alberghi rendono piacevole la sosta in paese e nelle immediate vicinanze.
L´antico Mercatale
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Borgo Maggiore, l'antico Mercatale fin dal 1244, assume un particolare interesse storico per chiese, monumenti e contrade caratteristiche.
Tante sono le occasioni per frequentare rinomate trattorie, osterie, negozi di prodotti tipici ed il mercato (ogni giovedì mattina). Il turista si intratterrà piacevolmente, anche grazie all'offerta di ampi parcheggi ed al collegamento rapido, tramite la pittoresca funivia, al centro storico della Capitale.
Un luogo immerso nella natura
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Faetano, antico dominio dei Malatesta di Rimini, fu uno degli ultimi Castelli annessi alla Repubblica nel 1463. Interessanti il centro del paese, per l´antica chiesa, la cui costruzione risale al secolo scorso, e la Casa del Castello. Località panoramica, con un laghetto per la pesca sportiva, e numerose possibilità di escursioni lungo il fiume Marano nel parco naturale.
Uno sguardo seducente al Titano
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Domagnano era un piccolo villaggio già nel 1300. Nel 1463 al suo territorio fu annesso il fortilizio di Montelupo, conquistato dai Sammarinesi dopo la guerra sostenuta contro i Malatesta di Rimini. Tantissimi sono i punti panoramici per i fotoamatori, sia verso il mare che verso il monte Titano; scatti suggestivi possono ritrarre la bellezza morbida e sensuale di questi luoghi.
Numerosi i ristoranti, trattorie, alberghi, dislocati lungo la strada di Domagnano.
L´avanposto degli appennini
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Chiesanuova trae origine dal medioevale castello e corte di Busignano. Presenta un ambiente naturale di particolare bellezza, adagiato sui primi contrafforti appenninici.
Contrade immerse nella ricca vegetazione, offrono mille possibilità per perdersi nel verde di un paesaggio incontaminato, per vivere momenti di relax in totale armonia con la natura.
Una passeggiata nel verde
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Le origini medioevali del nome del Castello di Acquaviva si devono ad una sorgente d´acqua scaturita dalla viva roccia. Oggi è un ridente paese, immerso nel verde dalla campagna circostante, sede di numerose botteghe di artigianato locale e di numerose rivendite di prodotti tipici caseari.
Il parco naturale di Montecerreto consente di svolgere jogging ed attività sportive e ricreative all´aria aperta.
Crocevia di incantevoli itinerari
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Fiorentino, antico fortilizio Malatestiano, fu annesso alla Repubblica nel 1463. E' una zona archeologica ricca di importanti reperti storici. Fiorentino è un agile nodo stradale per varie direzioni, Cattolica, Pesaro, Urbino, San Leo, per evitare l'afoso traffico estivo. Il turista può ristorarsi in numerosi bar, pizzerie e locali, dislocati lungo la strada e nel centro del paese.
Fiorentino ha un moderno centro sociale ed un attrezzato campo sportivo.
Un lungo sospiro tra storia e modernità
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Le origini di Montegiardino risalgono all´epoca longobarda e forse sono addirittura più antiche. Annesso alla Repubblica nel 1463, è sede di un antichissimo e suggestivo Castello, che presenta un´architettura di rara bellezza con scorci e visuali emozionanti. Interessante anche la chiesa (1865) per i paliotti ivi custoditi, che risalgono al 1700.
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