Zürich – Switzerland Written by Pieter Lemstra
Zürich gained international fame as a banking town and for being world's cleanest and most pleasant city to reside in. Throughout recent years, Zürich is increasingly influenced by big-city and multicultural influences and while maintaining its calm and idyllic character untill today, its burstling downtown provides in plenty of bars, restaurants and entertainment. Blessed with its sceneric natural setting, including a large lake, two rivers, tree-covered hills and snowcapped Alpine mountain peaks aligned on horizon, Zürich is undisputedly one of most beautiful cities in Switzerland. If not, in world!The medieval old town of Zürich is divided by river Limmat and its churches, medieval guild halls and narrow alleys give historical centre a charming ambience. On east bank of river, part called Niederdof is place where most bars and nightlife is concentrated. Filled with crowds of nearby University, this part of old town is a lively place under shadows of majestic Grossmünster church. The historical centre of Zürich is situated on west bank, with St. Peter's and Fraumünster churces as its main landmarks. Here you will find a variety of exclusive shops and boutiques and extensive Bahnhofstrasse is considered as one of most prestigious shopping streets in Europe.
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HeroVacatons.com has recently added an extensive array of golf and travel packages to its Web site. There are numerous destinations and packages from which to choose. Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 9, 2005 -- HeroVacations.com, a Web site that serves leisure and group travel needs of associates of Department of Homeland Security, has recently added an extensive array of golf and travel packages to its Web site through its affiliate partners. The all-inclusive golf packages feature destinations that cater to avid golf enthusiast as well as to golfer who just wants to get away for weekend, play a little golf and spend some time with family. There are numerous destinations and packages from which to choose. “This is one of many enhancements that will occur over next few months as Web site develops into a ‘one stop’ shop for our targeted audiences,” states President Larry Davis. The site currently offers discount rates on an array of travel necessities such as hotel rooms (more than 16,000 in 85 countries worldwide), car rentals and airfare with all major providers and air carriers and cruises on top cruise lines in market. As a bonus, Web users can build their own road trips up to within six hours of their homes, chose hundreds of campsites and even rent vacation homes in many countries.
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