Spend Your Vacation Exploring Your Passion

Going on holidays is usually going at a popular destination, engaging in local site seeing or beach resort visits. Not many of us try out something new or some thing other than the usual holidays. The reason could be that we are so exhausted by our daily life that we just want to get away and since we are seasoned to holiday this way we shy away from trying something new. But isn’t it about time to breakaway from our regular travel routines and give ourselves a chance to explore something which is different and yet lets us be ourselves?

One such engaging holiday activity would be going on a cruise. No not the regular cruises we usually go. Let us go on a cruise that takes us beyond. How about sailing the seven seas? There are cruises which give you an opportunity to explore a lot more by engaging in reading activities. The cruise libraries are stocked up with interesting books on those very areas which you are traveling. If you are a great movie buff, you can enjoy and explore the sets of your favorite movie and learn more about film making.

The adventure seekers will always find something to look up to in each vacation. You can go back packing through the wild or mountain climbing. White water rafting is another sport that takes a lot of courage and focus. End of such an expedition would surely fill you with abundant amount of satisfaction and …

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I Love Touring Florence Italy – Hotels Near the Cathedral

The Florence Cathedral is known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or simply the Duomo. This majestic late Thirteenth Century to Fifteenth Century building defines the center of Florence. Don’t you dare miss this spectacular site. If you are in good physical shape you might want to climb the 463 steps to the top of the dome for a majestic view of Florence and its surroundings. Here are some hotels that you might consider which are located close to the Duomo. For your convenience we have listed these hotels in approximate order of cost, starting with the least expensive. We have personally verified that all hotels listed have an English-language website where you can obtain more information.

The Albergo Firenze is located only a block from the Duomo. It is in the heart of Florence, between the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, one of the most beautiful squares in all Florence. It has 57 rooms, many of which are suitable for three or four people. So if you book far enough ahead, especially in the off-season this hotel may be a relatively inexpensive option. The hotel address is Piazza Donati 4, Duomo. It has a breakfast room.

The Hermitage Hotel is situated quite close to the famous Ponte Vecchio, one of the world’s most famous bridges with goldsmiths and jewelry shops. It only has 27 rooms and 1 suite so you may want to reserve early. You’ll love the rooftop terrace and its garden. This is …

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