Favorite Places - PowerPoint Presentation

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Favorite Places

Sean Sneed

Sept. 8 2014

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Paris

48.8567° N, 2.3508°

E

Paris is one of the most colorful places at night with millions of lights lighting up the night sky.

Food is freaking awesome!!

Drive on opposite side of the road.Slide3

London

51.5072° N, 0.1275°

W

Beautiful country sides to go see.

Famous pubs to visit.

Always cool and wet.Slide4

Barcelona

41.3833° N, 2.1833°

E

Medieval architecture

Exciting

fútbol

teamSlide5

Maui

20.8000° N, 156.3333°

W

Exotic beaches.

Tropic environment.

Beautiful year roundSlide6

New York City

40.7127° N, 74.0059°

W

Infinite urban adventures

Broadway shows

Stylish boutiquesSlide7

San Francisco

37.7833° N, 122.4167°

W

Gourmet restaurants and funky boutiques

Cable cars travel through the city

And finally the best one, Golden Gate BridgeSlide8

Puerto Rico

18.4500° N, 66.1000°

W

Beautiful beaches

Vast things to from para gliding to surfing

Night clubsSlide9

Sydney

33.8600° S, 151.2094°

E

Opera house

Reefs to explore

Deep sea fishingSlide10

Rio de Janeiro

22.9083° S, 43.1964°

W

Rio jockeys with Buenos Aires and São Paulo as South America's hottest destination — and not just for its warm weather. The famous Christ the Redeemer statue presides over Copacabana Beach. And you'll be hard-pressed to find a more lively event than Rio's CarnivalSlide11

Bora Bora

16.4944° S, 151.7364°

W

It's hard not to be enchanted by this paradisiacal destination: Lush jungles extend into sky high volcanoes and sands stretch into upscale resorts. Carve out some time for hiking Mount

Otemanu

, observing aquatic life at the Bora Bora

Lagoonarium

and relaxing on the beachSlide12

U.S. Virgin Islands

18.0936° N, 64.8303°

W

A visit to the USVI will feel like an international vacation (Carnival and reggae music) with a taste of home (U.S. dollars and no language barrier). But you won't find beaches like this on the mainland. For the best rates and weather, visit in late springSlide13

Vancouver

49.2500° N, 123.1000°

W

Vancouver may not be as grand as Toronto or as historic as Montreal, but it's no mystery why this Canadian city caught the attention of the International Olympic Committee. The city bursts with parks, galleries and outdoor activitiesSlide14

Zurich

47.3667° N, 8.5500°

E

This Scottish city impresses visitors with its historic sites and scenery. Visit Edinburgh Castle or

Holyroodhouse

Palace for a glimpse of the royal lifestyle, and don't miss the sweeping views from Arthur's Seat. At the end of the day, head to the pub for a pintSlide15

Montreal

From swimming in Lake Zurich in the summer to skiing the Alps in the winter, Zurich attracts visitors year-round. Delectable pastry shops abound, as do museums, churches and shops in

Bahnofstrasse

. At night, check out the bars in edgy Zurich West.Slide16

Maldives

3.2000° N, 73.2200°

E

Travelers adore Montreal's quaint cafes, bustling marketplaces and Old World architecture. Devote some time to visiting St. Joseph's Oratory and exploring Vieux-Montréal. Or, stretch your legs along the paths in Mont-Royal ParkSlide17

Cape Town

33.9253° S, 18.4239°

E

The simple mention of the Maldives conjures images of blue waters and soft sands. This  collection of more than a thousand islands boasts palatial resorts and pristine beaches. Visitors say the islands' allures are difficult to comprehend unless you see them for

yourselSlide18

Prague

50.0833° N, 14.4167°

E

Prague

has transitioned from a backpacker secret to a flourishing Eastern European capital. The narrow streets lead to iconic landmarks such as the Charles Bridge and St. Vitus Cathedral. Save some time for enjoying local pilsners on a bar crawl.Slide19

Crete

35.2100° N, 24.9100°

E

Crete's diverse landscape is speckled with ancient ruins, fragrant olive groves and gorgeous beaches. Visitors can spend their days doing anything from shopping in

Agios

Nikolaos to hiking the Samaria Gorge before noshing on fresh fish at one of the island's lively

tavernasSlide20

Washington D.C.

38.8951° N, 77.0367°

W

One of the most visited cities in the U.S., our nation's capital houses a trove of iconic monuments. The White House, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian Museums, exploring the National Mall can fill several days. And the best part is: Everything's free to visit. Slide21

Budapest

47.4925° N, 19.0514°

E

Budapest is a sure standout for any trip to central Europe. The city caters to a wide range of traveler types and budgets with its variety of hotels and restaurants. And Budapest will keep you occupied with its thermal baths and world-class museums.Slide22

Bahamas

25.0667° N, 77.3333°

W

The Bahamas is made up of so many islands that it's hard to mash them all into one recommendation. But that's also part of their appeal. Airfare and hotel rates are reasonable throughout the year, but you'll get the best deals if you visit in the summer or early fall.Slide23

Yellowstone

44.6000° N, 110.5000°

W

More than 3,000 square miles of nature's finest canyons, geysers and rocky cliffs are an easy sell for outdoors enthusiasts. Geothermic wonders like the Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake are not to be missed at this national park.Slide24

Jerusalem

31.7833° N, 35.2167°

E

Many travelers seek out Jerusalem for its ancient ties to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Pack your visit to the city with stops at religious and historic sites, such as the Western Wall, Temple Mount and the Church of the Holy

Sepulchre

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Hong Kong

22°15′N 114°10′E

Hong Kong is worth

visting

for its one-of-a-kind cultural fusion. Only here will you find a Disney theme park rubbing elbows with ancient temples. Peruse a street market, ride the Star Ferry from 

Tsim

Sha

Tsui

pier or check out the views from atop Victoria Peak.