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Madrid - The capital city of Spain, Madrid sits in the heart of the peninsula. Madrid is an industrial and political hub and is the seat of the Spanish Royal Family. But Madrid is also a booming tourist destination, characterized by intense cultural and artistic activity, a rich sporting heritage, and a lively nightlife. Experience incredible dining and shopping along the Paeo de la Castellana. Let yourself go in the pulsating nightlife of the Arguelles and Moncloa Districts. Catch a bullfight or visit the historic sites throughout the city. The choices are endless. Nashville - The capital city of Tennessee, Nashville is more than the Grand Ole Opry. The city is steeped in Civil War history, embellished with antebellum mansions and inspiring period architecture. Nashville is friendly and family-oriented, offering the finest in music, arts, shopping and dining. Vancouver - Vancouver is home to a diverse array of attractions and things to do. Embark on a whale-watching excursion, learn the trade of lumberjacks on Granville Island, see an outdoor play in Vanier Park, visit the many different museums and historic sites, dance the night away, browse world-class shopping venues, or sample the cuisine from any one of the city's renowned restaurants. Grand Canyon - Flagstaff is the largest city and regional center of northern Arizona. The city is located at the intersection of Interstates 17 and 40. The city offers a variety of outdoor and indoor activities, ranging from hiking and golfing, to dining and shopping. The leading area attraction is the magnificent 2-billion-year-old Grand Canyon, which spreads for more than 1.2 million acres of land in northern Arizona. Experience the canyon via helicopter or jeep tour, or perhaps by rafting, hiking or even riding a mule. Omaha - Omaha is a big city with a small-town feel. It's a friendly, hardworking and wholesome town, epitomizing true "midwestern" tradition. The city is home to many prominent attractions. The Bemis Center for Contemporary Art is the largest artists' colony of its kind in the country. Scattered across the metro area are attractions with historical significance, such the Mormon Winter Quarters, Malcolm X's birth site, and former President Ford's birth site. The famed Henry Doorly Zoo features the world's largest indoor rain forest. International restaurants, eclectic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife and a thriving art community also add to the city's enticements. Norfolk - With 75 miles of scenic waterways and 35 miles of beaches, Virginia Beach is a great getaway for all ages. But this city is more that surf and sand, ranging from fields of strawberries and blueberries, to hiking and biking trails, to arts and museums. Virginia Beach is also becoming a major golf destination, with then recent openings of the PGA Tournament Players Club and the Heron Ridge Golf Club. 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. 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. |
| Starhotels Cristallo Via Betty Ambiveri in Milan. Hotel Reservations, Amenities and Map. |
The Starhotels Cristallo Palace offers a soothing escape from Big City life, yet is still convenient to area fine dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. Guests will love the hotel's sparkling swimming pool, convivial bar, and excellent restaurant, L'Antica Perosa. At 50 kilometers northeast of Milan, Bergamo is a lovely mountain town typical of the Lombardy region. The Old City's fortress-like ring of walls adds a dramatic touch to its picturesque charm. Each of the Cristallo Palace's 90 clean and comfortable rooms is air conditioned and soundproofed, with private bath facilities, direct-dial phone, satellite TV, and high- speed Internet hubs. A delicious complimentary American buffet breakfast is offered to guests each morning, along with the day's newspaper. Bergamo was ruled by the Venetians for over three centuries, and still retains much of its Venetian flair---elaborate Gothic windows, typical Venetian architecture, and the Venetian Lion symbol emblazoned on many of its antique edifices hint at its colorful past. Located in the southern half of the city, near the Porta Nuova area, The Starhotels Cristallo Palace is a four-star establishment offering a convenient setting with modern amenities that is still close at hand to all of the charm of Upper Bergamo's Old City. For a nominal fee, visitors can enjoy a state-of- the-art off-site fitness center located very conveniently to the hotel. If guests wish to arrange in advance, a convenient shuttle service is available from the airport. A rooftop terrace offers breathtaking views of the Old City and the rolling hills of Lombardy. The Starhotels Cristallo Palace is only three kilometers from the center of the Old City, and two kilometers from the town's main train station.
