Go to vacation destinations most often include glamorous European cities such as London or Paris. These destinations, however, can become a bit too overwhelming with crawling tourists determined to capture the iconic photo moments in a red phone booth near the Big Ben or hundreds of feet from the Eiffel Tower.
The United Nation’s World Tourism Organization reported that of the 1,186 million international tourist arrivals around the world in 2015, 51 percent, or 608 million, had visited Europe. In contrast, only 16 percent, or 193 million, visited the Americas.
European cities are known for creating a memorable experience for family and friends, yet exploring the lesser-known parts of a forgotten region like Latin America can be just as magical. These cities are …show more content…
Paved streets shadowed by lofty trees and lined with remarkable Dutch and Victorian architecture leave an imprint of European style.
As one of the tallest wooden churches in the world, St. George’s Cathedral is a manifestation of Gothic architecture featuring point arches, flying buttresses and clustered columns. Adding elegance tot eh space, the colorful stained glass windows depict scenes from the Bible. Securely fastened to the ceiling in the center of the church is a large chandelier gifted by late Queen Victoria.
Scattered across Georgetown are soothing gardens where vacationers can melt their stresses away. Once used as a public execution area, the Promenade Garden has been redesigned into a serene place to spend the afternoon. Find the perfect bench, smell the sweet fragrance of flowers, and people watch as the subtle breeze passes through and the sun beams brightly. For a more active experience, tourists can take a 10-minute car ride to the Botanical Gardens where they can sign up for bird watching tours or explore the
The United Nation’s World Tourism Organization reported that of the 1,186 million international tourist arrivals around the world in 2015, 51 percent, or 608 million, had visited Europe. In contrast, only 16 percent, or 193 million, visited the Americas.
European cities are known for creating a memorable experience for family and friends, yet exploring the lesser-known parts of a forgotten region like Latin America can be just as magical. These cities are …show more content…
Paved streets shadowed by lofty trees and lined with remarkable Dutch and Victorian architecture leave an imprint of European style.
As one of the tallest wooden churches in the world, St. George’s Cathedral is a manifestation of Gothic architecture featuring point arches, flying buttresses and clustered columns. Adding elegance tot eh space, the colorful stained glass windows depict scenes from the Bible. Securely fastened to the ceiling in the center of the church is a large chandelier gifted by late Queen Victoria.
Scattered across Georgetown are soothing gardens where vacationers can melt their stresses away. Once used as a public execution area, the Promenade Garden has been redesigned into a serene place to spend the afternoon. Find the perfect bench, smell the sweet fragrance of flowers, and people watch as the subtle breeze passes through and the sun beams brightly. For a more active experience, tourists can take a 10-minute car ride to the Botanical Gardens where they can sign up for bird watching tours or explore the