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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. |
| Montebello Splendid Hotel Via Garibaldi 14 in Florence. Hotel Reservations, Amenities and Map. |
Florence's major attractions - the Dumo, Santa Maria Novella, Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi Gallery - are all less then one kilometre away on the other side of the Arno. Guests arriving by car will appreciate the hotel's underground parking facilities. The hotel is six kilometres from the airport. The Il Portico Garden Bar provides an intimate setting in which to enjoy Italian wines or cocktails. A small fitness center and full concierge service are also on offer. The hotel's 61 rooms are all decorated in pale colors, with Italian fabrics and marble bathrooms. The airport is a short taxi ride from town, although it is also possible to take the half-hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, in the center of Florence. The Hotel Montebello Splendid is a nineteenth century villa, located 600 meters from the Ponte Vecchio and the River Arno. Amenities include flat-screen televisions, balconies, bathrobes and slippers. is also a low calorie menu for guests who are watching their weight.
