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Biloxi - Biloxi is a fast growing vacation destination situated on the Gulf Coast in Mississippi. The city is home to nine casino-resorts, all of which are open 24 hours, seven days a week, and offer the very same gaming excitement as found in Las Vegas or Atlantic City. For a great change of pace, Biloxi also offers close to 26 miles of beaches, where activities range from sunbathing and surfing, to swimming, romantic walks and camping. Salt Lake City - Considered to be "The Crossroads of the American West," Salt Lake City offers a dynamic vacation experience, ranging from a unique Mormon heritage to world-class skiing at any of the nine major ski resorts located less than an hour from downtown Salt Lake. Montreal - Quebec's largest city, Montreal is Canada's aesthetic gem, a predominantly French-speaking city teeming with art and music, festivals and parades, and countless dining, shopping and nightlife options. Montreal is home to four universities - two English, two French - as well as several junior colleges, giving the city the highest proportion of students of any city in North America. Milwaukee - Milwaukee is an exciting city that blends a multitude of attractions with world-class dining and shopping, a thriving arts scene, and a pulsating nightlife. Milwaukee is also a city of history, a true American city comprised of Native American and Anglo cultures. Today, more than ever, Milwaukee earns its title as the Genuine American City. Palm Beach - Located just 70 miles north of Miami, West Palm Beach is the central tourist hub of Palm Beach County. The beachfront community offers 47 miles of beaches, as well as a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. For example, Palm Beach County is home to 150 golf courses, 1,100 tennis courts, 2,000 restaurants and more than 40 cultural venues. Top attractions include the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Clematis Street, City Place, the Palm Beach Philharmonic, Lion Country Safari, Dreher Park and the Norton Museum. Tallahassee - Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, occupying an area known as the Big Bend with the waters of the Gulf of Mexico about 25 miles south, and the Georgia state line about 14 miles north. From the city's rolling hills and lush plantations, freshwater springs and botanical gardens, as well as many fine museums and the excitement of Florida State University's campus grounds, Tallahassee has plenty to see and do. Seattle - Founded in 1869, Seattle is located in the state of Washington on Puget Sound, about 113 miles from the U.S.-Canadian border. The city has long been a tourist hotspot, offering a great mix of urban attractions, outdoor activities--whether it be beach or mountains, a prolific commercial industry, and all the dining, nightlife, arts and entertainment of a major metropolis. 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. |
| Ritz Madrid Hotel Plaza De La Lealtad 5 in Madrid. Hotel Reservations, Amenities and Map. |
Just above the famous Paseo del Prado rises Europe's most aristocratic and dignified hotel: the Ritz. Here, only a few paces from the hotel, is the Casón, that nostalgic little palace which is all that still remains from the Palace of the Buen Retiro. It stands between two beautiful plazas: La Lealtad, filled with green elms and old magnolia trees surrounding an obelisk, and Neptuno, dominated by the exquisite fountain above the waters of which rise the mythological horses of Neptune's chariot. It offers an intimate atmosphere, with wood paneled walls and warm colors on its outstanding hand made carpet. The Ritz is convenient to fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues. After days filled with new experiences, or tiring business encounters, refresh yourself in a recently refurbished marble panelled bathroom. Barajas International Airport is within 12 km from the hotel. Its location alone constitutes a luxury. Antique furniture, classical yet warm fabrics and countless other decorative details contribute to create a unique atmosphere in each of the rooms. Complimentary fruit baskets and dew-fresh flower decorations, are simply outward expressions of the warm welcome. The highly acclaimed Goya Restaurant offers a wide selection of international cuisine as well as Spanish Specialities. Individually designed Spanish knot rugs cover all room and suite floors. Each of the 165 rooms and suites at the Ritz have been individually designed. The Ritz Gastronomic Weeks, celebrated once every two months, bring the best of Spanish Regional cuisine in co-operation with famous restaurateurs. Traditional English Tea is served every day in the lobby and offers six different kind of teas, scones, finger sandwiches and tarts. The Ritz Bar is located in the lobby area. Between the Retiro Park and the Prado lies a district of Madrid possessing and entirely unique distinction and charm. In spring and summer the Ritz Terrace and Gardens are the meeting point in Madrid for lunch, dinner or simply taste typical Spanish tapas. The financial and commercial districts are also nearby and the Madrid's Stock Exchange building is located just across the street. The Ritz, pride and emblem of Madrid, is unique and exclusive.
