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Norwegian Pearl Cruise

24-07-2011 TO 31-07-2011 SEATTLE – WASHINGTON – CRUISE INSIDE PASSAGE – SKAGWAY ALASKA – CRUISE GLACIER BAY JUNEAU ALASKA – VICTORIA-  BRITISH COLUMBIA – SEATTLE.

Skagway, Alaska

27-07-2011 In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travellers come in search of other riches – to experience yesteryear along Skagway’s charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those …

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Juneau, Alaska

28-07-2011 Juneau has been called “Alaska’s peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields and Glacier Bay National Park. The majestic Mendenhall Glacier lies nearly 12 miles outside Juneau. This is why visitors come to Alaska-to see magnificent …

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Ketchikan, Alaska

29-07-2011 Its Tlingit Tribe name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you’ll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world’s most lush wilderness. Videos

Victoria, British Columbia

30-07-2011 Roam the spacious lawns of stunning Butchart Gardens with its exotic flora, unusual topiary and exquisite fountains. Explore historic Bastion Square, the treasures of Chinatown and the many sights and sounds to be found along the boardwalk of the Inner Harbour.

Butchart Gardens

Roam the spacious lawns of stunning Butchart Gardens with its exotic flora, unusual topiary and exquisite fountains. Explore historic Bastion Square, the treasures of Chinatown and the many sights and sounds to be found along the boardwalk of the Inner Harbour. Videos

Statue of Liberty, New York City

10-09-2010 Statue of Liberty The statue of Liberty  in Upper New York Bay on Liberty Island  is  the most well-known monument in the world as a symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was a joint effort of US and France, proposed to recognize the enduring friendship between …

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Capitol Hill

11-09-2010 Recognized around the world as a symbol of the United States, the Capitol is the seat of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The huge dome, based on the dome of St. Peter’s in Rome, stands out above all other Washington buildings. Like Washington itself, the building has …

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The White House

The White House is the official residence and workplace  of the President of the United States. The home of every president except George Washington, it was originally built by James Hoban in 1792, and after being burned down by British forces in 1814 was rebuilt in 1818.

Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is an American national memorial built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is located on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument. It has always been a major tourist attraction and since the …

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