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Kunming Stone Forest, located in the Lunan Yu Autonomous County 126 kilometers southeast of Kunming and requires only a 3/4 drive. It covers an area of 400 square kilometers (96,000 acres) and includes both large...

Stone forest, Madagascar

Homeowners looking for a stone mantelpiece are delighted to see the large amount of choices offered to them, from the basic classic look to the ultra-modern ones.

IRIDESCENT HOTELS OF Dallas has been contracted to manage two more hotels in Texas and Ohio. Iridescent was founded last year by Ash Patel, past chairman of AAHHOA, who leads the company with partner Christopher Puntureri. In the recent contract, Iridescent will manage the 111-room Holiday Inn & Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak in San Antonio, Texas, and the 75-room Red Roof Inn Dayton-Moraine, in Dayton, Ohio, as a third party on behalf of the hotels' owners. The San Antonio Holiday Inn is near San Antonio International Airport and the University of Texas at San Antonio. Also nearby are Microsoft, Baker Hughes, Tesoro, Schlumberger as well as 3 Hospitals which include NE Baptist, Methodist Stone Oak and North Central Baptist. The Red Roof Inn is near the University of Dayton and the University of Dayton Arena with the Industrial Park within walking distance. Additional attractions nearby include the Dayton Mall, Indiana Wesleyan University and the Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau.

France had opened the door for all to its exceptional heritage. They have prehistoric caves; standing stones of Carnac; have collection of finest art in the Orsay museum or Louvre; architectural masterpiece like abbeys, cathedrals, chateaux of blois, Chenonceau. They all tell you their own stories.

France had opened the door for all to its exceptional heritage. They have prehistoric caves; standing stones of Carnac; have collection of finest art in the Orsay museum or Louvre; architectural masterpiece like abbeys, cathedrals, chateaux of blois, Chenonceau. They all tell you their own stories.

Xinjiang is the largest and even most fascinating province of China. Known as the home of singing and dancing, the land of fruits, as well as the place of gold and jade stones, Xinjiang...

The capital city of Afghanistan, Kabul is one of those cities in the world which due to its richness in culture and history could have been a city of choice of the travelers round the world. The richness in history can be realized with a fact that every stone and structure has its own story to tell. Due to its present conditions and after effects of long ongoing war there is not a lot to see except the attractions of Kuh-e Darwaza, Babur's garden which is the resting place of the emperor Babur. http://www.airtravelexperts.co.uk/flights/Kabul.aspx will give you a chance through its various deals on cheap tickets to Kabul to have a taste of history and culture of this would have been great city of Kabul.

Mystic topaz can be purchased in different types of Stones such as charms, earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets, ankle bracelets, and even necklaces. The mystic topaz is often referred to by other names including fire topaz, mystic fire topaz, and rainbow topaz. The beautiful white and transparent gemStones are enhanced by several different popular colors.

Fatehpur Sikri is a monumental city established by Emperor Akbar in 16th Century, considered to be one of the well preserved structure of Mughal architecture with many spots of tourism interest.

The city of Auckland casts its spell and here begins your stoned holiday in this magnificent New Zealand destination. Roam around in the streets and lane of this beautiful urban destination with stunning locations and city attractions. Add some spice and mingle your dreamy streak with a hint of indulging luxury and caressing comfort. Think about a soothing accommodation experience in Auckland and you land in the Langham.

Celebrating Emily Brontë's bicentenary with a walk on the moors of West Yorkshire Furious Ghosts In The Stone House ON A GLOOMY, SLATE-GREY MORNING, the arrival at Keighley station of a black locomotive, hauling several maroon and cream carriages, was greeted...

The legendary butter-yellow desert stone and the sand upon which it has been developed, the Havelis at Suryagarh are an ode to the desert.

The Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Perimeter-Dunwoody opened March 24 with a ribbon cutting in Chamblee, Georgia. It is owned by Atlanta Hospitality Investment LLC, led by Mohammad Hossain as managing member, and operated by YM Hospitality led by Jay Patel as chairman and Nick Patel as CEO in Stockbridge, Georgia. A key feature of the 143-room hotel is its rooftop bar and restaurant, Spice & Sky, with a globally inspired menu from Atlanta chef, Archna Becker. The space is designed for year-round dining both inside and out, however. About 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta, nearby attractions include Murphey Candler Park, Perimeter Mall, Stone Mountain Park and LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Amenities include a heated indoor pool, a fitness center and 4,500 square feet of event space.

Before you pack your bags for your summer travel, you'd be wise to check the passport requirements for your destination! Entry requirements for international destinations aren't set in stone; they can and do change frequently. Nations including Italy, France, Kuwait, and even the US have recently changed their entry requirements for foreign visitors. Read the PassportInfo's latest post on updated passport requirements of Europe, Asia, and North American countries.

A little 7th century seaside town , an hour away from Chennai is famous for its rock-hewn temples, sculptures and the world's largest stone bass relief. In addition there is crocodile farm, snake venom extracting centre , school dof art and sculpture and the beach ofcourse that attracts many tourist to this destination.

Shah Jahan, fifth Mughal emperor after Babur, Humayun, Akbar, and Jahangir and was the favourite of his legendary grandfather, Akbar the Great. Even though he was very young, he was chosen as successor to the Mughal throne after the death of Emperor Jahangir

Domestic carriers are keeping no stones unturned to boost the passenger influx this year with a new range of offers on air tickets booking. Various airlines announced special offers for female travellers on the occasion of International Day for Women, which was on the 8th of March.

Although Sri Lanka is a small island, it has the greatest concentration of gems on earth and is ranked among the top five gem-bearing nations.

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport in France laid the first stone for the construction of Future Terminal 1 in December 2014. The new terminal will increase the airport's capacity to 15 million passengers by 2020 when compared with the current capacity of ten million.

A destination where the epic memories of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu still resonates, Dien Bien now becomes a favorite destinations for many Vietnamese and foreign backpackers.   Although the war has receded for decades, the story still remains in many historical heritages in Dien Bien, such as Independence Cemetery, A1 Hill, French Bunker, Dien Bien Phu Victory Headquarter, Monument and Museum. Dien Bien is also renowned for its enchanting natural beauty of Muong Thanh Rice Terrace, Pa Khoang Lake, Pha Din Hill, Pa Thom Cave and Xa Nhe Cave. Come to Dien Bien, you will also have the chance to feast on many exotic food that can only be found in Vietnam's North Western Region.   Dien Bien Phu  is located in Muong Thanh Valley which is approximately 20km long and 6km wide. this city is 35km from the Laos border and  474km to Hanoi. This was a battlefield between the Viet Minh Army and French Army in 1954.   The result was the French in Indochina was cut and Viet Nam was divided into two parts: North and South. Nowadays, Dien Bien Phu became one of the tourist attraction sites for many local and international tourists.   The major attraction is the battlefield, its associated museum and relicts, and more recently, the largest statue in Vietnam erected to commemorate the 2004 anniversary. It is noticeable that for the adventurous visitor, this is an attractive center for majestic scenery and an access point for encounters with wide variety of ethnic minority groups that have hardly been touched by tourism.   The battle development in summary   At 5 p.m, March 13, 1954, we opened fire,  starting the Dien Bien Phu campaign. The fight took place fiercely right at the beginning and it was divided into three stages. The first stage (from March 13 to March 17, 1954): We held the  Him Lam, Doc Lap, Ban Keo strongholds. They was strong defense obstructing the access from Tuan Giao and Lai Chau into Dien Bien Phu. The second stage (from March 30 to April 30, 1954): W