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Houston - Houston is the largest city in Texas, fourth largest in America. Known as the "Bayou City," Houston offers an eclectic mix of things to do for visitors of all ages and budgets, ranging from the city's 17-block Theater District, to its more than 11,000 restaurants, to the world's largest rodeo.
Birmingham Alabama - Birmingham, Alabama sits in the heart of the Deep South. The city has progressed into a charming modern metropolis that still retains its southern character and soul. Birmingham is young, traditional, vibrant and friendly. Attractions range from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to the International Motor Sports Hall of Fame. Museums, dining, world-class shopping, and nightlife abound. Gainesville - The cultural, educational and commercial hub of North Central Florida, Gainesville is a dynamic city that balances its rich natural surroundings with the excitement of a bustling downtown. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, the largest university in the state. Surrounding the university is a wide array of dining and shopping, as well as a vibrant nightlife. Outdoor activities include freshwater fishing, swimming and scuba diving. Milan - Milan is the capital city of Lombardy and is Italy's second largest city. Milan is a cosmopolitan city of wealth, business, and youthful energy, comparable to cities like Manhattan or London. Milan is Italy's center of fashion, playing host to two major spring fairs. The city also boasts a rich cultural experience, and is home to such treasures as Leonardo's "Last Supper" and Michelangelo's final work, "Pieta Rondanini." Also, the Brera Gallery is an international artistic gem equal to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence or London’s National Gallery. With such a large population of young adults, Milan offers a vibrant nightlife. The Navigli district around the canals in the southwest of the city is one of the best areas for bars and cafés, extending up to Porta Ticinese. And, while the city is home to some of the finest Italian cuisine in the country, Milan also has a diverse array of international restaurants, ranging from Chinese and Japanese to Greek, Spanish, American and more. Nashville - The capital city of Tennessee, Nashville is more than the Grand Ole Opry. The city is steeped in Civil War history, embellished with antebellum mansions and inspiring period architecture. Nashville is friendly and family-oriented, offering the finest in music, arts, shopping and dining. Hawaii Molokai - Known as the "The Most Hawaiian Isle," Molokai is a place where nature has carved rugged beauty and where residents and visitors enjoy a slow-paced, true Hawaiian ambiance. The ancients believed that this island possessed spirituality unique in all the Hawaiian Islands, and it remains a special place to this day. The west end of this long, narrow, mountainous island is dry with wide plains. Molokai's east end is a tropical rain forest, while the rough-hewn north shore features deep ravines in rich hues of green created by over 240 inches of rainfall per year. Columbus - Columbus, Ohio is the fastest growing city in America's northeast quadrant, and is within one day's drive of half the nation's population. Columbus is a shopper's paradise with more retail space per capita than New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Boston. The city is also renowned for its diverse array of international restaurants, ranging from Ethiopian to local brewpubs. New York City - New York City is still the business and entertainment capital of the world. Most of what makes New York so famous is cosmopolitan Manhattan Island. Thousands of people bustle along Manhattan Streets each day, exploring landmarks such as Times Square and Central Park, strolling down Broadway or Fifth Avenue, or enjoying the immense variety of theater, restaurants, nightlife and more. Hey, it's the city that never sleeps. Miami - More than 10 million tourists a year flood Miami-Dade County to take advantage of the white-sand beaches, the sunny weather, the upscale shopping, the sizzling nightlife, and the outstanding “New World” cuisine that has taken on a style and taste of its own. Las Vegas - Las Vegas is a combination of fast gaming action, glamour and glitz, sophistication and debauchery, all in the middle of the desert. Dance the night away, dine on world-class cuisine, catch some of the oldest, most reliable names in entertainment, or put your life savings in the hands of fate at any one of the magnificent casino-hotels. Paris - Paris draws on two thousand years of history, giving this city an unrivaled cultural legacy. Paris is magnificent, ancient architecture, inspiring artistry, fashion, glamour, ethnic diversity, charming neighborhoods, refined cuisine, theater, and much more. Altogether Paris is a modern city, consistently responding to new challenges, creating new districts, new meeting places, and new ways of life. London - London is an extravagant mix of history and modernity, science and the arts, business and leisure. From the tranquility of Hyde Park, to the haunting legacy of the Towers of London, to the priceless artifacts in the British Museum and much more, London has a countless array of things to see and do. |
| Hotel Aprile Via Della Scala, 6 in Florence. Hotel Reservations, Amenities and Map. |
Beautiful rooms await guests looking for a beautiful Italian haven. The friendly, professional staff will ensure each guest's stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The Duomo is about a 10-minute walk away. Converted from a 15th century Medici Palace, the Aprile stands on Via della Scala, within the sight of the campanile of S. Maria Novella. Snacks are available during the day and you will find a number of restaurants in the immediate neighborhood. Amenities include a lounge, bar, breakfast room and quiet courtyard garden where tables and chairs are set out among the prolific greenery. The hotel is preserved by the commission of the Fine Arts as a historic monument, and some of the rooms are lovely, with frescoes, high vaulted ceilings and furniture in the Florentine Renaissance style. The Hotel Aprile is close to several area shopping, dining and entertainment venues. The Hotel Aprile is located five kilometers from Florence Airport. Spotlessly-kept and furnished in individual style, each of the 30 bedrooms has private facilities, a telephone and a mini bar.
