So many cities are already existing about this continent and since it's probably your home continent
we will try and focus on finding those less known places or the small oasis's inside the most known vacation
spots. This section of the travel guide will include information and facts on USA, Canada, South / Latin America,
and the Caribbean. We will among other places be looking at: Tahiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Alaska.
Given the vast size of this continent it's given we can include everything about everything, but I have a
few places I really love both in USA and Canada, these are well suited both for your family holiday and outdoor
vacation. Rather then try and feet everything into this guide, we do hope though that maybe you'll find some
the subject.
For a start I have compiled a list of informative travel litrature and fact books, you might find both useful
and maybe more importantly inspirational.
also see the list somewhere at left further down this page.
Las Vegas
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Language: English
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
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Also known as Sin City and dumbed itself entertainment capital of the world it's Spanish name Las Vegas means
The Meadows reflecting the grassland seen along the desert streams by the early Spanish explorers of the area. The
cities modernizations came with the rail-road in 1905 and the main growth started in the 1930s, Las Vegas first casino
was established in 1946 and the foundation for the large expansion that came with the industry in 60s and 70s when it
cemented itself as sin city.
After a sleepy period of trying to brand it self as a family place Las Vegas has again risen as haven for
street clubs, and fashion designer stores offers the best of everything money can buy, it's by far an adult version of
a kids theme park. And tough the gangsters seem to be gone you can't help, but feel like a movie cast.
If you want a break from The Venetian or MGM Mirage you could try setting of a day to see the rest of what
Nevada's capital has to offer. Take a stroll trough Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and the Hoover Dam
are nearby. Or visit The Nevada State Museum and Historical Society that features exhibits on Nevada's history.
Check our booking page for travel packedges deals.
We are rapidly adding more of our top destinations on the American continent, but we would
be delighted for your help and input. Write about your own favorite spots - all articles
are welcomed and do not worry about the length or that it's not professionally enough written,
as long as it is done with passion for travel we want it. If you already have your own site, we
be happy to provide a link back along with your article.
I'm doing a small presentation of some of the Caribbean islands such as St. Kittens to be featured
here shortly, these islands are so much more then pit-stops on your cruise and offers both top luxury
and one of the worlds most interesting eco-travels. In fact many governments have started emphasis on
environmental friendly tourist development to sustain what makes their countries so unique and attractive
to everything from regular tourists to divers and nature photographers.
Future destinations coming here: I'm going to take a look on some of the places you never knew
you wanted to in the United States, some wildlife safari spots in the cold of Canada, and some
lovely beach destination in Argentina and Brazil as well as everything else there is to
these travel destinations.
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