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

AMMAN – CAPITAL OF JORDAN

28-04-2011 Although the influence of Greek culture had been felt in Jordan previously, Alexander the Great’s conquest of the Middle East and Central Asia firmly consolidated the influence of Hellenistic culture. The Greeks founded new cities in Jordan such as Umm Qais and renamed others, such as Amman from Rabbath-Ammon, …

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Ancient Amman Citadel

This citadel houses the ancient structures and architectural ruins that have been well preserved to make people aware of the history and culture of Amman. Another striking sight here is the Umayyad palace that was constructed in the 8th century, and now it is in a completely ruined state. It …

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MADABA

Madaba Archaeological Museum This museum attracts a large number of tourists towards it due to its architectural splendor and the impressive display of the ancient ruins. Madaba Archaeological Museum gives a glimpse of the history of Madaba through the impressive collection of stone artifacts, pottery, lamps, mosaics, and precious stones. …

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Mount Nebo

This is an extremely popular tourist spot that offers a panoramic view of the city of Madaba as well as river Jordan. In the bible, it has been described to be a place where Moses was blessed to have an enthralling view of the promised land. This is an extremely …

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