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Dunn’s River Falls is one of Jamaica’s most popular attractions. Cold, clear mountain water splashes 600 feet down on stone steps, flowing into the warm Caribbean. Donned in swimsuits, tourists get the full experience of the waterfall by climbing the slippery stone steps. An experienced guide is recommended.
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Dunn’s River Falls is one of Jamaica’s most popular attractions. Cold, clear mountain water splashes 600 feet down on stone steps, flowing into the warm Caribbean. Donned in swimsuits, tourists get the full experience of the waterfall by climbing the slippery stone steps. An experienced guide is recommended.
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Welcome to Pelican Bar in Jamaica’s St. Elizabeth Parish. This rustic wooden bar is located on a sand bank between the Black River and Treasure Beach. Unplug and unwind by spending a day sunbathing, drinking a couple beers, eating fresh fish and swimming the shallow waters.
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Surrounded by 5 acres of tropical rainforest, Dolphin Cove is the place to be if you want to get up close and personal with dolphins and other wildlife. Snorkel with stingrays, swim with the dolphins, feed the sharks and interact with exotic birds, snakes and iguanas on the Jungle Trail walk. Guests can also hop on mini-boats and explore the coast or take a glass-bottom kayak ride to see the fascinating marine world below.
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Rick’s Café is one of Negril’s hottest attractions. It’s the perfect spot to talk to the locals, grab a cocktail, listen to a live reggae band and get a breathtaking view of the sunset. You can’t miss watching the young cliff divers jump from the tops of trees located on the highest cliff (35 feet up).
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Just outside of Kingston, Strawberry Hill is a stunning location to have lunch or dinner while surrounded by spectacular views of the city and the countryside. Entrees include curried shrimp, coconut-crusted snapper, and curried goat and chicken. All ingredients come from local farms. We recommend pulling up a chair and sitting at the bar, which features a piano and fireplace to stay cozy when it gets chilly in the Blue Mountains.
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Visit Devon House, one of Jamaica’s most popular tourist attractions. Located in Kingston, this mansion was built by George Stiebel, Jamaica’s first black millionaire. George and 2 other wealthy Jamaicans constructed elaborate homes during the late 19th century at the corner of Trafalgar Road and Hope Road, which was known a Millionaires Corner. In 1990, Devon House was declared a national monument by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust.
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Explore the lush tropical forests in Jamaica and go on a zip-line adventure. Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Falmouth are the best areas to go zipping by the canopy of trees. We recommend Chukka Caribbean Adventures in Ocho Rios because they offer other kid-friendly activities, and the view of the Laughlands River gorge is amazing from above.
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In Kingston, relax in the solitude of Emancipation Park, which features a jogging track, walking paths and stately fountains. The $4.5 million statue Redemption Song, by Laura Facey Cooper, has become a controversial centerpiece in the park. It depicts a nude slave couple gazing at the heavens … and sometimes elicits comments due to certain larger-than-life physical attributes of the figures.
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Located just 20 minutes from Ocho Rios, James Bond Beach has beautiful beaches surrounded by crystal clear water on 3 sides and the lush mountains of St. Mary as an amazing backdrop. The beach is well-known for the fresh seafood served at the 2-storey Moonraker “Jamaican” Bar & Grill. Guided tours are offered to see popular attractions like GoldeneEye, where author Ian Fleming wrote his James Bond novels.
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Head to Montego Bay’s “hip strip” -- Gloucester Avenue -- to enjoy the lively entertainment, food and cocktails at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. Danny Glover, Cindy Crawford, P. Diddy, Tiger Woods, Uma Thurman and Gabrielle Union are just a few celebrities who have converged on this hot hangout. At night, Club Ville becomes a nightclub with in-house deejays and theme nights, including Glow, Bare as You Dare and Ladies Night.
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This 176-foot, turquoise blue hole was made famous by the movie Blue Lagoon, featuring actors Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins. Before the movie, it was known as The Blue Hole, but its name was permanently changed to The Blue Lagoon after the popularity of the 1980s flick. Located in Port Antonio, it is truly one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Jamaica. Some locals believe the lagoon is bottomless and that a dragon lives there.
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Adventurous travelers can board the Rainforest Sky Explorer, a chairlift that runs through the rainforest to the top of Mystic Mountain. At the top, the Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica ride and Rainforest Zipline Canopy ride provide tourists with fun ways to explore the area. Alternate, less intense ways to have fun on Mystic Mountain include strolling in and out of some of the arts and craft shops or grabbing a bite to eat at a restaurant with amazing views of Ocho Rios.
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We enjoy gazing at the stunning Spanish architecture of Antonio Gaudi's Casa Batllo (pictured) and Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
We can't forget about the Spanish explorers who became the first to discover the Mississippi River (pictured), the Amazon River, Antarctica, Puerto Rico and many other places around the world.
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Gazspatcho is a tomato-based, raw-vegetable soup that originated in the southern region of Andalusia, Spain. We love this cool and refreshing summer dish.
We marvel at the culinary skills of Spanish chef Jose Andres, who owns Café Altantico, Zaytinya, Jaleo, Oyamel and Minibar by Jose Andres. His restaurants serve a variety of delicious cuisines.
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Tapas, appetizers or snacks in Spanish cuisine, have become a part of the US dining experience, and it's another tasty reason why we love the Spanish.
Sangria is a mixture of red wine, sliced fruit, brandy and triple sec. Eating a mid-day meal with a tall glass of sangria encourages a nice siesta.
Spain has a variety of tasty wines and vineyards, but Priorat, a comarca or county in Catalonia, is one of the best and most beautiful wine districts in Spain.
It's the fast and furious! Motorsports have become very popular in Spain. The country has hosted 3 Grand Prix motorcycle races. Race-car driving also gained 1,000s of new fans after Fernando Alonso Diaz won the Formula One World Driver's Championship 2 years in a row.
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Spanish-Mexican tenor Placido Domingo is just one of several talented voices that inspire us to sing -- even if it's in the shower. And we can't forget about other famous singers like Jose Carreras, Julio Iglesias, and for the young pop music fans, Enrique Iglesias.
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We enjoy watching the intense passion between two Flamenco dancers. The dance originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia in the 18th century.
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Women love fashion designer Manuel 'Manolo' Blahnik Rodriquez and his designer shoes, which have increased in popularity after several guest appearances on the TV show 'Sex in the City.'
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We appreciate Pablo Picasso's artwork, as well as other Spanish artists including Salvador Dali, El Greco and Francisco de Goya. And travelers from around the world head to Spain to experience these museums: the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Museo del Prado in Madrid, and the Dali Museum in Figueres.
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We can't forget about the appeltaart also known to most as Dutch apple pie. This delicious dessert is baked with cinnamon, lemon juice, raisins, icing in addition to apples and sugar.
Bicycles are the main mode of transportation for millions of Dutchmen. In Holland, there are 13 million bikes and 16 million Dutchmen, and all social classes and people of all ages ride bikes. We love the Dutch for staying healthy and making an effort to reduce their carbon footprint.
Clogs were traditionally worn by workers as protective clothing in factories, mines and farms. Today, Dutch clogs are primarily a tourist souvenir; however, clogs remain popular among people working in their gardens and farms.
We admire Dutch artists and their work, including post-Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh and his mysterious painting 'The Starry Night'. Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer are 2 more amazing Dutch artists.
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The Dutch Parliament, government and Royal Court are located in The Hague, the 3rd largest city in the Netherlands. The Hague is United Nations city along with NYC and Geneva; it is also the location for 150 international organizations, including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
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We love how the Dutch enjoy themselves especially during in the cold, wintry months. The Dutch love ice skating and riding on frozen lakes with a prikslee.
Tourists and locals stroll through the tulips and beautiful flowerbeds at the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens also known as the Garden of Europe near Lisse, Netherlands.
Salmiakdrop aka salty licorice is a special Dutch treat. Salmiak, a powder-based candy is also popular in the Netherlands, and it comes in sweet and salty flavors.
Rijksmuseum, one of the most important museums in the world, houses a very large collection of Dutch art, which includes paintings of Rembrandt van Rijn, Vermeer and Frans Hals.
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Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and the largest port in Europe. The Holland city is called the gateway to Europe because of its location at the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta on the North Sea and its massive rail, road, air and inland waterway system that extends throughout Europe.
Just in case you're a little confused, the Dutch is the dominant ethnic group of the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language.
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