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According to a poll tourism portal "In Otpusk.ru" almost half of Russian tourists (48%) under the rest of their dreams understand the serenity of exotic islands, the Bounty. " In fact, at variance with the realities of dreams: as shown by recent statistics, the main tourist destinations in 2010, the year began as always, Turkey and Egypt. However, the situation varies from year to year: exotic country is rapidly gaining popularity and excitement in the mass tourism play an important role in the rapid growth of exotic destinations. One in seven (14%) hoped in the near future to make a trip to Europe with visits to medieval castles, museums and attractions. 12% of tourists, replying to the question "What kind of vacation in the new year you dream?" remember the "mysterious and mystical East". of every ten tourists (10%) believes the best rest cruise, because the main advantage of travel on cruise ships is that they allow you to visit several countries in one trip. Neskolnoe a different vision of recreation at 6 percent. For them, the journey can be full of romance, only to sail and the waves lapping at the sides, and perhaps they imagine themselves standing at the helm? In total, 11 percent of those polled believe the best for leisure active rest: either extreme travel (6%): mountains, safari, diving, or so-called eco-tourism (5%) - fishing, hunting, red sneakers in front of the fire, tents, mosquito ...
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Director Peter Jackson has confirmed that on March 21 in New Zealand to begin shooting big-movie "The Hobbit". Once again, the map of the country will be Middle Earth, and with it, and many tourists. Filming will take place at Stone Street Studios in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand (Wellington). Also, the film crew will return to Hobbiton, built more for the trilogy "Lord of the Rings" on the North Island (North Island) near Matamata (Matamata). Cinematic village, which is part of the existing farm and offers exclusive tours since 2002, will be closed to tourists at the time of filming. However, the cafe Shires Rest will continue to work, writes Independent. Tourists can also visit places that Peter Jackson has immortalized in his films: Tongariro National Park (filmed here Emin-Muil and Mordor), Rangitata Valley (Rangitata), which was built capital of Rohan, and Mount Ruapehu (also known as Mount Doom, which Frodo and Sam climb in the final trilogy). Despite the fact that, compared with 2003, when the screens came out the last part of Jackson "Lord of the Rings, the number of tourists in New Zealand has decreased, Middle-earth still attracts many fans of Tolkien. In general, the country earns from tourism 5,4 billion euros per year.
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Florence Hotel L'Orologio made his thematic rooms, reports luxgallery.it. Each floor is dedicated to its prestigious watch brands, such as, Rolex, Patek Philippe and Vacheron-Constantin. In addition, each room is decorated by a certain model of handheld hours. Used for finishing materials such as leather, brass, velvet and wood. For example, floor and furniture made of mahogany and bathrooms - all made of marble. A total of 54 rooms L'Orologio. They are photos and paintings devoted to watches. As the myluxury.it, the hotel is located in the heart of Florence. The official hotel website states that its main feature - the individual design with a distinctly masculine tinge.
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In April 2011, Britain opened a new amusement park. As reported on the official site of the project, the park is dedicated to the heroes of children's television channel Nickelodeon and is called accordingly - Nickelodeon Land. He will be located in Blackpool, in the amusement park Pleasure Beach. "It's perfect for us and a great opportunity to expand our global presence," - said Gerald Rains, representing the division Nickelodeon Theme Parks and Attractions. In Nickelodeon Land will be more than a dozen thematic attractions, as well as restaurant and shop. In particular, visitors can enjoy the "sea battle Sponge-Bob" and "Avatar" (we are talking about the animated series about a master of, rather than film James Cameron). In addition, fans of Dora-Ranger and the show "Oh, these kids" are also waiting for entertaining attractions.
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idea to build a monument to the popular filmstar became known to the media about 10 days ago. Then, in a personal microblog on Twitter Detroit Mayor Dave Bing announced that the city will not install a statue kinogeroya and thanked the initiators of the proposal. This statement provoked a wave of protest kinogeroya fans who are convinced that such a sight could only help the city and attract a lot of tourists. But opponents of this idea argue that such a monument would only hint at what the Detroit high levels of crime, reports The Detroit Free Press. Soon, Internet users have an active discussion of this question brought up the topic to the top. In particular, on Wednesday, February 16, Request «RoboCop» was in the top ten most popular search engine Yahoo!. Fans of Robocop, which is considered the unofficial symbol of Detroit, is not going to surrender. They have organized online poll, according to which more than 55% of readers of The Detroit Free Press supports the idea of
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oldest in Belgium sculpture Manneken Pis - Manekken Peace ", was abducted on Monday from the central square of a Flemish town Geraardsbergen, returned to the place, local media reported. As it turned out, the kidnapping "Manneken wrote" of Grammont (French title Geraardsbergen), which is a miniature fountain-sculpture in the form of Manneken Pis, was organized by students at a local college. Responsibility for the kidnapping of sculptural fountain installed in the recess of the facade of the building of city administration, took on a "Liberation Front Manekken wrote", as originally identified themselves as students. They stole from the pedestal local sight "growth" is less than one meter in protest against the TV report, whose author claimed that the sculpture was made and donated by residents of Grammont authorities in Brussels in 1600. However, records Grammont suggest that the "dummy IPR" appeared here in 1499 and, thus, he is 160 years older than the world-famous Brussels' Manneken Pis - the symbol of the capital of Belgium. "Liberation Front Manekken Pease, for his part, said that the fountain-sculpture was stolen in protest against what residents Grammont has not publicly expressed their outrage at the TV report. Meanwhile, the mayor of the city said he was initially convinced of the absence of bad intentions of the kidnappers, which likely will not be applied to measure the impact.
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February 11 unknown hooligans damaged one of the most famous ancient monuments in Denmark, rune stones at Jelling. Vandals have caused an inscription with green paint, and now the experts can not come together in agreement, will it be cleaned without damaging the unique stones. You must first examine how deep into the surface of the paint velas. Rune stones in Jelling - made a World Heritage Site with ancient boulders runic inscriptions. One of the stones is set around 955, the first Danish king of old hormone. Another stone, the higher value, delivered by King Harald I Sinezubym about 965 years. Over its thousand-year history of rocks exposed to the weather, which led to the appearance of cracks, but the vandals they still do not infringe. Scientists called the event a disaster, and police are trying to find the culprits, according to Jv.dk.
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According to the municipal government of Vienna, for every citizen there are between 0.5 to one rat. In New York rats is 15 times more than residents. And in Russia's capital can count to 20 rats per person. With the pace with which the rats multiply in Paris, the capital of France will soon join the ranks of risks such as record-breakers. Currently living here about three times more rats than people. Only in the last five years the number of rats living in Paris, grew by 40%, up to 6 million individuals in the general population of two million people. And because of the cold winter, as well as the water level dropped in the Seine rats are fleeing the sewers to the surface. It is reported InoPressa. Many see the reason for the invasion of rats in numerous construction sites. By some estimates, every fourth fire caused by the fact that aggressive rodents gnaw through electrical cables. And the restaurants are already on the legislative level prescribed wage war against rats.
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For the 22nd time in the New Zealand town of Hokitika Food Festival will be held. This year will be a major hit dish of horse semen. Festival in Hokitika is famous for its culinary discoveries. The fact that it is a highlight of the so-called "wild" cuisine - the permanent "guests" of the holiday are dishes of baked and boiled beetles, caterpillars, slugs and worms. Organizers of the annual festival as much as possible try to impress the audience. To do this they use the delicacies prepared with extravagant ingredients, such as the eyes and hooves, as well as decorate the finished dish carcasses possums and scorpions. Gastronomic feast will begin March 22. It is expected that his stomach to try the strength of the tourists come from all over the world. According to the cooks, a dish of horse semen should privlecht the most attention. Braves already enjoy an unusual delicacy, argue that it tastes like a milkshake and the properties similar to the energy drink.
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Canadian Forest Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat, which became home to several polar bears, made a surprise initiative. Now kids can swim in the same pool with these giant animals. Polar bears are dangerous to humans, but swimmers and animals shared the transparent glass thickness of 25 centimeters. Providing visitors with an opportunity to communicate with the animals so close, Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat hopes to attract people's attention to the most famous polar residents, the problems related to their extermination, writes Daily Mail. Those interested can also get all the information about the lives of polar bears in the park attendants. Apart from swimming in the pool with the bears, visitors can observe them in their natural habitat. The park has all facilities for comfortable stay of these animals. The park is located a few miles from Cochrane (Cochrane, Ontario), where a regular shuttle bus. Admission fee - $ 20 for adults and $ 12 for children. For swimming in the pool will need to pay another $ 5.
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