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» Romance, Niagara Style
By Howe Sim | Published 02/23/2008 | Canada | Rating:
As host to over 20 million visitors a year, the Niagara region of Ontario is most renowned for Niagara Falls, the seventh natural wonder of the world. Niagara Falls actually consists of three waterfalls, with the Horseshoe Falls sitting within Canadian limits. The town of Niagara Falls, Ontario, has successfully built up a burgeoning tourist area surrounding the Falls, to enhance its appeal as a vacation destination and as self-proclaimed “honeymoon capital of the world”. However, many feel that the town has become somewhat of a garish tourist trap, and that the nearby village of Niagara-on-the-Lake (‘NOTL’) is more deserving of this title. Indeed, for those intent on injecting a little romance into their lives, NOTL seems to offer ample opportunities as well as the perfect idyllic setting.

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» Paris - City of Lights Highlights
By Howe Sim | Published 02/23/2008 | France | Rating:
With a population of just over 2.15 million people, Paris has far fewer residents than the world’s other ‘global cities’: London, New York, and Tokyo. Yet the French capital attracts in excess of 20 million visitors a year, more than any other tourist destination on the planet. Whether you are drawn to its remarkable collection of art, its architectural heritage, its fashion houses, or its famous cafés, there is something in this bustling city for everyone. Most believe that you need at least a month or two here to develop more than a passing acquaintance with it. Newcomers can understandably feel overwhelmed by the number and variety of attractions from which to choose. Here’s my list of Paris’ top 8 must-sees.

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