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Urban Adventures - Detroit - Detroit's Rise, Fall & Renewal [USDB]
Trip style: Local Life & Culture, History & Heritage Language Tour: English Full Itinerary Get the local lowdown on a city that's seen its fair share of drama in recent years on this historical Detroit tour that takes you through the city's crazy past. Begin your Detroit tour at a cafe on Broadway, where you'll meet your local guide and head out onto the streets. From the minute you leave the meeting point you'll start seeing some famous Detroit landmarks, such as the 95-year old Detroit Athletic Club, the renovated Opera House, the vacant Wurlitzer Building, and the fine new downtown YMCA. Your local guide will be telling you all you need to know about these spots, and what they mean to the city of Detroit. Continuing on your tour in Detroit, see the site where one of the biggest department stores in the US once stood. When it closed in the 1980s, it left a hole in the city that hasn't been filled. There are not many stores in the old retail district, but apartments and lofts have brought some new life to the area. Next on this Detroit city tour, the Compuware Building from 2002 is worth a visit, for its 15-story atrium and colorful fountain. Outside that building you'll see a panorama that includes landmarks like the 47-story Penobscot Building from 1928, the Guardian Building from 1929, and the Renaissance Center from 1977, which is home to the tallest hotel in the entire Western Hemisphere (72 floors!) as well as the headquarters of General Motors. Then you'll see Campus Martius Park in the heart of downtown, which opened in 2004 and features an ice-skating rink in winter and activities year-round. It recently won an award as the nation's most transformative urban park, and is a fine example of how Detroit is making a serious comeback. A visit to the Guardian Building gives you a picture of the greatness of Detroit in the late 1920s. The lobby and banking room of this art-deco skyscraper are truly incredible. We'll take a stop here, and then we take a ride on the elevated People Mover, which has been moving people around downtown Detroit since 1987. From the Michigan Avenue Station, see the $800 Million MGM Grand Casino and hotel that were completed in 2008, and the new Rosa Parks Transit Center (named for "the mother of the Civil Rights Movement") with its dramatic canopies. If the weather is nice, we'll walk to a nearby hotel that's a great example of Detroit's rise, fall and renewal. When it opened in 1924 it was the tallest hotel in the world and one of the fanciest, but it closed in the 1980s and stood vacant for more than 25 years on a prominent street corner. Detroiters were thrilled when it reopened after a $200 million renovation as the wonderful, a proud moment in Detroit's history! A block down from here is one of the world's tallest vacant buildings at 36-storeys high. Your leader will tell you stories of its past and how it awaits a new life. Next, we visit the area near Grand Circus Park, which is full of examples of Detroit's rocky history. Here we'll find even more vacant buildings as well as legendary parks and music venues that have hosted the like of Bruce Spingsteen and Detroit's own Eminem. This gives us many more opportunities for your guide to let you in on all the local secrets behind them. It's one thing simply seeing these buildings, but to get to know the history behind them makes the experience even more special, especially when it comes from the mouth of a local! Our last stop will be at a local brewpub, where you can sip on a local beer or soft drink and continue to chat about Detroit with your local guide. The first drink's on us!
Royal Passes: Central London Pass
SPECIAL OFFER! Save 25% on Royal Passes for Black Friday! Offer ends 2nd December 2018 Highlights: The Royal Central London Pass brings together over 900 years of royal history to life in a simple, convenient and prestigious package. Enjoy entry to three of London's most visited royal palaces: Tower of London, Kensington Palace and Banqueting House. Unbeatable savings from buying tickets individually and a pass that’s valid for two years. Discover the three sites at your own pace. Book in advance and bypass the main entrance lines at each palace. Ticket Includes: Instant ticket delivery. Admission to Tower of London, Kensington Palace & Banqueting House. Valid for 2 years from the date of issue. One visit per palace during this time. Voucher can be exchanged at any of the three Palaces. Why Book the Royal Palace Pass? You will save yourself time and hassle by booking these three popular attractions in advance. Plus, the Royal Palace Pass lets you skip the main lines at each site and, because it's valid for a full two years, you can spread out your visits as you wish. What You Can Expect Tower of London The Tower of London has been an essential part of British royal history for almost 1,000 years and is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the Tower, you can admire the breathtaking Crown Jewels, stand on the execution site of three British queens and listen to mesmerising myths and legends that have surrounded the Tower for centuries. Kensington Palace Generations of royal women have shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardens, from Queen Mary to Victoria, and more recently, Diana, Princess of Wales. Today, the palace also houses a stunning collection of fashionable formal dress worn for state and royal occasions. Banqueting House The Banqueting House, Whitehall, central London, is the grandest and best known survivor of it's architectural genre. This stunning venue is the only surviving building of Whitehall Palace, the sovereign's principal residence until it was destroyed by fire over 300 years ago.
Dorimar II - Ametlla de Mar & Market Day Cruise
A fantastic all-day excursion along the beautiful Costa Daurada coastline aboard the most modern luxury catamaran on the Mediterranean, sailing to the traditional village of L' Ametlla de Mar. The food option includes a delicious barbecue prepared by your captain and crew, and also includes sangria and dessert too. On arrival you will have free time to explore the morning market and visit the local shops, where you can buy some local products and souvenirs. Shopping in L´ Ametlla de Mar is a lovely pastime, where you can walk through its narrow and bustling streets, visiting little shops and boutiques. A great way to spend your day, or if you prefer, you can choose to relax on the beautiful sandy beach instead. Filled with lovely coves and blue flag beaches, L’Ametlla de Mar is an unspoilt fishing town on the Costa Daurada, Catalonia. With quaint whitewashed buildings that watch over the sea and its beautiful shades of blue and green waves lapping up against the light golden sand, L´ Ametlla de Mar is a very pretty picture.
Bateaux Parisiens - Lunch Cruise - Service Etoile
You'll embark on an entirely glass-enclosed restaurant for truly enjoyable lunch. The boat will glide past some of the most famous buildings of Paris with views that are breathtaking, a piano and violin player will entertain you and the French cuisine is excellent. Autumn/Winter menu 2018/2019 (until 2nd of april, 2019) Click here to see the menu Vegeterian Menu (Available from 4th April to 2nd October 2018) Click here to see the menu
Pinnacle Tours - Full Day Margaret River Cave Wine Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse & Busselton Jetty
Highlights Busselton Jetty The longest wooden jetty in the southern hemisphere can be found in Busselton, stretching 1.8 kilometres across the idyllic Geographe Bay. Margaret River Brewery Indulge in a lunch of local Margaret River Wine Region produce and complimentary beer tastings. Mammoth Cave Take a guided tour through this gothic like cave with vast chambers full of amazing formations. The cave will reveal a fascinating range of information about the flora and fauna of this region. Boranup Forest Drive through this beautiful forest region, home to the pale barked Karri Trees reaching up to 60 metres in height. This forest is a re-growth forest which is over 100 years old and stretching several kilometres. Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Situated at the most south westerly tip of Australia is the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet. The lighthouse stands 39 metres in height from ground level and 56 metres above sea level, shining out over the landscape for 48 kilometres. Margaret River Winery The first significant planting of vines in the region was in 1967, indulge in a wine tasting and discover why Margaret River is regarded as one of Australia’s greatest wine producing regions. Margaret River Township Enjoy some brief free time to explore the quaint shops and chic cafes of the area. You will also find craft work created by locals and an array of specialty shops.
Big Bus Dubai - Premium Ticket
CITY TOUR Explore the traditional city of Dubai around the Dubai Creek, and visit a wide variety of museums, souks, a fort, an old palace and historical districts. Tour Highlights: Al Fahidi Al Bastakiya Heritage Village Old Souk Dhow Wharfage Museums Dubai Creek Gold Souk Old Watch Tower Spice Souk Hindu Temple Persian Mosque BEACH TOUR Head along the coast to Jumeirah Beach and along the iconic Burj Al Arab, discover Downtown Dubai, Atlantis the Palm and marvel at the world’s tallest building Tour Highlights: Burj Khalifa Dubai Fountains Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Mosque Atlantis the Palm Sheikh Zayed Road Downtown Dubai Hub Zero The Dubai Mall Green Planet Union House Palm Jumeirah MARINA TOUR Experience the thrilling views of Dubai Marina and its stunning waterfront. Visit The Beach along JBR and explore modern Dubai Tour Highlights Dubai Marina Marina Walk The Beach Ain Dubai The Walk JBR Cayan Tower Sky Dive Tallest Block Mall of the Emirates Ski Dubai Souk Madinat Promenade REDEMPTION INSTRUCTION: Redeem vouchers at Big Bus Dubai Sales points: The Dubai Mall, Mall Of The Emirates, Deira City Center, Wafi, Burjuman, Dubai Festival City, Atlantis The Palm, Marina Mall, The Beach, Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Hours of operation are 8:50am –8:20pm