Russia

 Russia - the largest country in the world. It occupies 11.5% of the global area, and its area is 17 million square meters. km. Russian territory extends to 10,000 km from the Baltic Sea in the west to Japan in the east. It has 11 time zones. The capital of Russia - Moscow. St. Petersburg is also a very important administrative business and cultural center, which is why it is often called the second or the northern capital of Russia. In Russia, more than a thousand cities. The largest - with a population of over 1 million people: Moscow (over 9 million), St. Petersburg (about 4.7 ml.), Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Samara, Omsk, Chelyabinsk, Kazan, Perm, Ufa, Rostov-on-Don, Volgograd.

Russia has a huge potential for the development of domestic tourism, and for the reception of foreign travelers. She has everything you need - a vast territory, rich historical and cultural heritage, and in some regions - untouched, wild nature.

The territory of Russia stretches from west to east at 10 thousand miles and nearly three thousand miles from the Arctic north to the southern subtropical latitudes. The diversity of landscapes allows us to develop many types of tourism. In Russia there are resorts on the southern Black Sea and the northern Baltic Sea, which makes it suitable for a beach holiday, treatment and rehabilitation of the sea. Far North offers a chance to see the northern lights and go to the ethnic tours to the northern nations, as well as participate in reindeer safaris across the tundra.

The presence of mountains opens up the possibility for all kinds of mountaineering (climbing, caving, hiking, white water rafting on the "bubbling" mountain rivers and mountain skiing, mountain biking, fly on deltoplane) and spa treatment in places where there are mineral springs.

Full-flowing, wide and long the river Volga, Yenisey, Lena literally made for cruising, fishing, rafting, catamaran sailing and boating. Sea north-west of the country - one of the cruise industry. Numerous lakes, usually picturesque and clean. And the water is clean, not only externally: in Karelia and Lake Baikal it is quite possible to drink.

Forests of central Russia, the Caucasus foothills, the taiga of Siberia and the Far East are full of animals and birds that attracts fans of hunting tours. In Russia enough places with untouched wilderness, creating ideal conditions for ecological tours. Unlike many European countries, traveling across the expanses of Russia, a tourist can not for a long time to meet people. In Siberia, a few hours on a highway built in the woods, you can not meet a single machine! But it is possible that a couple of times can be noted among the trees of the brown bear. In Astrakhan Region during the transfer to the place of fishing in the Volga delta ranger will show flamingos, pelicans and other rare birds. Horse riding on the edge of the fabulous - Altai will not leave anyone indifferent lovers of nature.

In the rich history of Russia at different times of the Vikings left their traces, the ancient Slavs, the Mongol-Tatars, Cumans, Scythians, Swedes, Teutons, Greeks, Genoese and other nations. Our ancestors have inherited from their appearance, confidence, different cultures, languages ​​and traditions. This stimulates the development of domestic tourism - makes modern Russians interesting to each other. The grand dukes, kings and emperors attached and lost lands and peoples, the travelers went further and further into the depths of the North, Siberia and the Far East and opened up new spaces, rivers, seas and oceans. Democratic and authoritarian rulers, one after another, built palaces and manor houses, museums created, destroyed churches and Buddhist temples, they left behind tombs, grand high-rise buildings, the most powerful hydroelectric power station and at the same time to the camp of the repressed, corn fields, opened the space age, creating unique patterns weapons and rebuild the temple. All of these events and actions made Russia be what it can be seen every tour in the (cultural-cognitive) tour.

Besides the natural, historical and cultural backgrounds contribute to the development of tourism, some social factors. This is a high purchasing power of foreign currencies, providing freedom of movement for most of the country, including in the tourism perspective on areas like the Far East, Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands, the Urals, North Russia, and Nizhny Novgorod and Samara, a city closed earlier for Foreign tourists.

Inbound and domestic tourism in Russia presented its wide variety of species. Most actively develop ecological, sports, extreme, skiing, educational, business, health and fitness, cruise, fishing and hunting, event types and gastronomic tourism. Popular as an individual and child-youth recreation.
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Puerto Rico

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Next Summer Mountain Fun

Summer in the Lakes and Mountains means unstoppable fun and action as resorts are geared up with activities to keep all the family entertained. Tourist offices often run a programme of events that you can join for free. From bike rides to adventure trails, pony and llama trekking, aqua parks and summer tobogganing there is no shortage of adventures for all ages to explore.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the charming capital city of the Netherlands. It is full of canals, bridges and is also home to thousands of bicycles used by commuters. Most tourists visit Amsterdam between April and September, when the days are longer and temperatures are milder than during other months. But the one thing that's constant about Amsterdam weather is that it's unpredictable. There is never a guarantee of staying dry. So take your sunglasses but also remember to take a raincoat too.

If you do visit Amsterdam try and see Anne Frankhuis home. It is where she hid from the Nazis and wrote her diary during the Second World War. For more than two years Anne was in hiding. She lived in fear for her life in the back part of her father's office building. The hardships the Frank family faced, and the hopes and dreams of this brave girl are well preserved and portrayed.

Denmark

If you love sea, sand and great food, you'll love Denmark. Denmark is a land of more than 400 islands and 4700 miles of coast line. In Denmark you are never more than 30 miles from the sea. And whether you choose to visit Denmark in summer or winter, the sea is always part of the bigger picture. Island hopping and seaside inns and hotels dotted along the pristine coast and nestled among the rolling woodlands are popular ways of experiencing the ever present sea in Denmark.

From North Sea bounty to the wild game of the Arctic, the philosophy of the New Nordic Cuisine is one of honest gastronomy and regional flavour. In recent years, the famous restaurant Noma in Copenhagen with the equally famous chef René Redzepi have spread the word about the New Nordic Kitchen across the world. But Nordic cuisine and local produce of high quality are not limited to Copenhagen. Across Denmark, you can enjoy gourmet food, regional produce or maybe one of the famous Danish open-faced sandwiches, called "smørrebrød".http://www.visitdenmark.com

Germany

There is something for everyone in Germany's towns and cities – whether it's the big city buzz or the famous architecture, the historic sights or the packed shopping streets, the enchanting medieval houses or the scintillating nightlife.

Incredibly, there are more than 10,000 towns and cities in Germany between the North Sea and the Alps. And each one has a charm all of its own. In these vibrant destinations, you can look forward to concerts, cultural events, and high-calibre museums. There is also plenty to discover in the way of monuments and historical buildings. More information about Germany's big cities and its most popular towns can be found in the Magic Cities section.

Every day, Germany's big cities and romantic towns are just waiting to be discovered.

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The French Riviera

The French Riviera along the Mediterranean coast, provides its guests with fashionable elegant surroundings in an international atmosphere. Visitors can choose between the livelier towns of Nice and Cannes, home of the famous film festival, and the calmer more discreet villages of Beaulieu, Menton or Cap Ferrat

Up in the hills are the quieter medieval villages. Sainte-Agnès offers magnificent panoramic views of the sea and mountains. In St. Paul-de-Vence tourists can browse through shops and galleries set on narrow winding cobblestone streets. Throughout the region are charming country homes and terraced private villas overflowing with colorful flowers. 

Grasse is the perfume capital of the world. The factories invite tourists to visit and learn how French perfumes are made.

You can find more information at the French Tourist Office.