Sentences with phrase «as picturesque towns»

On the banks of the River Danube lie majestic and historic cities such as Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava as well as picturesque towns and villages like Passau, Melk and Krems.

Explore Italy's sophisticated capitals of Venice, Florence and Rome as well as the picturesque town of Oberammergau for an inspired performance of the Passion Play.

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With its unique architecture all around the town and beautiful locales such as the Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque locations on this list.

As she and her husband struggle to find the best school for their daughter, «I worry about the experiences she'll have early in her life on the other side of town where the parks are picturesque and pristine and none of the other kids have beads and braids like her, and how that might impact her culturally.»

The towns offer other attractions, such as the Cantigny Museums and Gardens, in Wheaton, a vivid tribute to veterans (the museums are the official repository for the 1st Division of the Army) surrounded by lush gardens; and the picturesque, 10 - acre Lake Ellyn in Glen Ellyn, which residents use for fishing and ice skating.

Priya Davidar grew up in picturesque Ooty, a town in southern India with the misty blue mountains of the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot, as its backdrop.

The year - round ski resort town is picturesque no matter the season, but the foliage of fall makes it look as though it came straight out of a fairytale.

Cornwall has kept many of its quaint and picturesque seaside towns as traditional as possible and so they make a perfect backdrop to any romantic date.

One does wonder why Lee would want to leave Manchester, a picturesque quaint New England town, as its beautifully shot land and seascapes by cinematographer Jody Lee Lipes (Trainwreck, 2015) give the impression of paradise.

But while Creevy struggles with the basics of suspense — often indulging in the same hacky, buzz - killing slow motion shots as he did in Welcome To The Punch — his direction of the film's modestly conceived action sequences is serviceable: a relentless foot chase through the winding streets and picturesque houses of a medieval town; an escape from a Hagen - owned warehouse that's directed in part as a Children Of Men - style long take; and the centerpiece, a head - spinning, car - wrecking pursuit down the Autobahn.

Besides being picturesque, the town locations aided with defense as this was the last area contested by the Moors at the time of the Spanish re-conquest of Spain in the late 1400s.

If tours such as Kerala Honeymoon Tour include tailormade itineraries to the most picturesque towns, beaches and hills in the God's Own Country — Kerala; the Northeast Honeymoon Tours offer insights to the most virgin lands in the country.

Along with white sandy beaches there are also picturesque towns and villages such as Perithia and Corfu old town.

Tucked away near the end of a long, winding dirt road in the picturesque town of Tulum, Mexico sits what can only be described as every art adoring, beach going, international crime aficionado's dream.

As we sit down to lunch on board we begin cruising along the picturesque Wachau Valley, an extremely scenic area with green valleys and vineyards rising up from the river, picturesque riverside towns, and commanding fortresses with sweeping views.

Fifteen kilometres to the south of Mararikulam, the pretty town of Alleppey was described by Lord Curzon as the «Venice of the East» for its network of canals and bridges, and is a gateway to exploring the tranquil and picturesque backwaters and lakes of the Alapphuza region.

The financial district is nearby, as is Goethestraße, with its exquisite haute couture boutiques, the idyllic old town and the city's picturesque parks.

Just minutes from downtown Cincinnati lies the picturesque village of Mariemont, Ohio, envisioned by its founder Mary Muhlenberry Emery as a «National Exemplar» in practical town planning.

A few moments» stroll from the station, beside Bergen's main square Torgallmenningen, and overlooking Bryggen — the picturesque and oft - Instagrammed row of harbour side Hanseatic buildings recognised as a Unesco World Heritage site — there's no better address in town.

As the Director of Communications for Visit Park City, Linda Jager can answer any question you may have about visiting the picturesque Utah mountain town.

This picturesque little town is often where travellers start or stop their Copper Canyon journey as it's much nicer than staying in Los Mochis.

There are a number of choices to spend the afternoon, such as a moderate hike to a splendid viewpoint above the Canyon, a relaxing soak in the La Calera hot springs or enjoy an Arequipeña cerveza and dinner in the picturesque town of Chivay where friendly locals still live in their traditional dress.

When you keep going on a road known as the Recta Tin Tin, made during the Inca period, you arrive at the picturesque town of Cachi and eventually to Seclantás, very famous for its artisanal production of ponchos.

Hubertha Guest House is a luxuriously appointed guest house located in the picturesque village of King William's Town with the Amatola Mountains as a magnificent backdrop.

The Atlantic Seaboard, also known as Cape Town's «Riviera» stretches from the V&A Waterfront on the north shore of Table Mountain up as far as Hout Bay and is connected by one of the most picturesque, scenic drives along Victoria Road.

Melmoth, known as the gateway to the Zulu Highlands, is a picturesque, little town just 200 km north east of Durban and 90 km from the coastal town of Mtunzini.

In Cannon Beach, inspiration is around every corner with remarkable natural wonders surrounding this picturesque community with a reputation as one of America's best art towns.

The Green Room is situated in Scott Estate, a quiet suburb in the heart of the picturesque fishing village of Hout Bay, 25 minutes from the city of Cape Town, The Green Room offers a «home from home» welcome, as well as all the amenities you would expect to ensure your comfort and convenience whilst on holiday or business.

Scenic cycling is plentiful as you cycle through backroads and ancient villages to Arcones and medieval Pedraza, before arriving in the picturesque town of Sepulveda and the nearby Duraton Canyon with its stunning views, nesting vultures and golden eagles.

Kenton - on - Sea, commonly known as Kenton, is a picturesque coastal town, nestled between the Bushmans and Kariega Rivers.

DAY 3, Thursday - Tour of Prague Begin the day with a walking tour of Prague to the picturesque Lesser Town (Malá Strana) also known as the Little Quarter, with its ancient burgher houses and quaint side streets.

Boasting palm trees and 2300 hours of sunshine a year, Locarno is a peaceful town with a Mediterranean climate, beautiful lakeside public gardens, a 15th century castle to explore as well as a picturesque Old Town, lakeside promenades and great shopping available under the arcades of the Piazza Gratown with a Mediterranean climate, beautiful lakeside public gardens, a 15th century castle to explore as well as a picturesque Old Town, lakeside promenades and great shopping available under the arcades of the Piazza GraTown, lakeside promenades and great shopping available under the arcades of the Piazza Grande.

DAY 3, Saturday - Tour of Prague Begin the day with a walking tour of Prague to the picturesque Lesser Town (Malá Strana) also known as the Little Quarter, with its ancient burgher houses and quaint side streets.

Located in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world famous Fairmont Banff Springs hotel stands as a landmark in the picturesque alpine town of Banff, Alberta.

There are peaceful, timeless mountain villages like Vilcabamba and picturesque former gold - mining towns such as Zaruma that offer a perfect antidote to the vertiginous rush of modern - day life.

Mykonos, Greece is known as the most popular and glamorous island on the Cycladic complex, complete with iconic architecture, a lit - up magical town, picturesque landscape, and of course those crystal clear waters and golden sand beaches.

Tour departs from: Cape Town or Port Elizabeth A luxury 6 day tour of the picturesque Garden Route, departing from Port Elizabeth, including destinations such as the Knysna Elephant Park, Oudtshoorn, Montagu and ending in Cape Town.

Dotted with fascinating lakes and beaches that serve as an attractive tourist point, Manipal is a small town, with an amazingly simple lifestyle and picturesque surroundings.

In even the smallest towns you can find picturesque buildings — the small coastal town of Retalhuleu, for instance, has a charming central plaza — while larger coffee - boom towns such as Cobán and Quetzaltenango maintain vestiges of their glory days in their cathedrals, town halls and other public buildings.

The old Chinese - influenced Ban Don part of town features century - old Sino - European architecture that — with a bit of restoration — could be as picturesque as some of the heritage shophouses found in old Phuket town.

But as you twist and climb from the busy valley and into the San Bernardino Mountains, then arrive at this picturesque town set on a deep - blue mountain lake, you'll feel like you've escaped to a different world.

During the dry season, between January and April, one can reach Cerros by road in a rented vehicle passing such picturesque towns as Chunox, Progresso and Copper Bank and their beautiful lagoons.

Make BakenOord your base and go from here to the historic and picturesque towns such as McGregor, Montagu, Swellendam and Cape Agulhas.

Flinders Ranges extended tour, highlights include Flinders Ranges National Park, the picturesque Moralana scenic drive, awesome Wilpena Pound, beautiful Bunyeroo Valley and Gorge, spectacular Brachina Gorge, Old Kanyaka Homestead ruins as well as the historic Ghan towns of Quorn and Hawker, with day two a scenic drive into the northern Flinders Ranges.

Known as the art deco capital of Australia, Innisfail is a delightful and bright town, located on the banks of the picturesque Johnstone River.

If you fancy travelling further afield, then Fuengirola also has excellent transport links to major towns such as Marbella and Malaga, and the picturesque mountainous countryside that surrounds the town.

Flinders Ranges National Park discovery tour, an introduction to the Flinders Ranges, highlights include the picturesque Moralana scenic drive, awesome Wilpena Pound, beautiful Bunyeroo Valley and Gorge, spectacular Brachina Gorge, Old Kanyaka Homestead ruins as well as the historic Ghan towns of Quorn and Hawker.

I would say those are the places where I'd recommend having a «home base» and exploring the region while relaxing at a nice BnB (as opposed to Queenstown, for example, where the town itself is not very picturesque).

Leave the township of Tekapo behind today as you descend through Burkes Pass, travelling past picturesque small New Zealand towns before finally reaching the Canterbury Plains and its patchwork of farmlands.

This is a small picturesque town, and is protected as a Mexican national historic district.