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Fort Lauderdale USA

Lovers of seaside cities will enjoy coming to Fort Lauderdale in Florida for a holiday. In this lovely city you will find there are a number of activities and places that you can visit. You will be able to find this fun city on the Atlantic Coast side of Florida. The city is situated in the Broward County of South Florida. The city of Fort Lauderdale is named after one Major William Lauderdale who commanded a detachment of soldiers who built the first fort in this area during the Second Seminole War.
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<br>During your time in Fort Lauderdale you will find there are a number of interesting places that you can visit. Along with exploring the city you will be able to find a number of great activities that you can do. This is in addition to dining at fine restaurants, shopping at malls and small retail shops. You will also find the nightlife here has number of great places for you to relax from the rigors of sightseeing. Lovers of bargain shopping will find the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop an interesting place to visit.
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<br>In this large indoor and outdoor flea market you will be able to look at a number of goods which you may find of interest. In addition to bargain hunting you will also be able to find the world's largest drive-in movie theater at this location. There are 13 screens from which you can choose your choice of movies to watch. Another place of interest you may wish to see while you are in Fort Lauderdale is that of the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Here in this park you will have lots of exciting opportunities for combining a love of nature with a love of outdoor enjoyment.
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<br>This park which is enclosed in 180 acres is located near the Fort Lauderdale Beach. In this nature park you will be able to explore the many nature trails which can be found there. Additionally you will find sites and facilities for camping and picnicking. The lake which can be found in this state park will provide you with the chance of trying out or improving your canoeing skills. Besides enjoying these facilities you can visit the Terramar Visitor Center where you will have the chance of learning and seeing some exhibits which detail the ecosystem of the park. From this fabulous outing with nature your next stop may be the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
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<br>In this Hall of Fame you will find there is a museum, a research library and a theater where you can find facts about swimming, its history and the various people who have helped to make this port into what it is today. These are just a few of the enjoyments you will find when you come to this Hal of Fame. The next time you are looking forward to a holiday where fun and excitement can be combined with sightseeing think about heading over to Fort Lauderdale in Florida USA and have the time of your life.
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Funchal Portugal

In the country of Portugal you will find the city of Funchal. This city is located in the Madeira Islands off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. You will find this island a pleasant place to visit as there are many wonderful places that you can visit. These places will include the natural beauties that you will on Madeira Island as well as the many amenities which are available. This cosmopolitan city is located in an amphitheater shaped bowl.
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<br>Rising from the harbor of Funchal, the slopes of the "amphitheater" first rise gently to a height of 1200 meters. It was due to this shape and the natural protection which could be found here that the first settlers choose to build a city here. The name of this city is derived from the profusion of fennel which could be found growing there. Along with the scenic beauty that you will find a city that is filled shops, gorgeous parks and hotels to suit every budget.
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<br>While you may want to start exploring the city of Funchal straight away you will find it best if you take the time to see where the different sights of the city are located. This will make your sightseeing time here more enjoyable. Of the numerous places that you might like to visit while you are in Funchal is that of the Madeira Botanical Gardens which is locally called Jardins Botânicos da Madeira. You will be able to find these gardens about 3 kilometers from downtown Funchal. As you walk around the botanical gardens you will find there are more than 2000 different species of plants which can be seen growing all over the gardens. The Madeira Botanical Gardens are considered to be one of the major attractions you will find in the entire island of Madeira.
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<br>Another place that you might like to visit while you are in Funchal is that of the Santa Clara Convent or as it is called in Spanish the Convento da Santa Clara. This convent was built sometime towards the end of the 15th century. It was founded by João Gonçalves da Câmara. Today this convent is considered to be a national monument. As you explore the convent you should take a look at the azulejo tiles which are quite remarkable. Once you finish exploring this convent you might want to head over to the Sé Cathedral. The cathedral which was built between 1493 and 1517 was by King Dom Manuel I. The ceiling of this cathedral was made from locally cut wood and the entire cathedral is a sight to behold.
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<br>With your sightseeing done for the moment you might like to head over to Porto Santo which is a small island just north-east of Madeira Island. The island of Porto Santo can be reached by plane or boat. While you are here explore the island and see the house of Christopher Columbus or take a stroll along the long beach of Porto Santo. You can enjoy a sumptuous meal at one of the many small restaurants which grace this island.
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<br>As the evening winds down into the night you can start planning where you will head to visit the next day. Your time here in Funchal will provide you with a wonderful amount of holiday memories to enjoy time and time again even when you are far from Funchal.
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