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Baja California Receives Award in 2011 for Tourist Destination
In 2011 attractions and tourist destinations in Baja California were important distinctions both nationally and internationally, which allowed the state to consolidate its position as a tourist destination and improve its image and perception.
This year, the Wine Route Baja California was named “Best Mexican Tourist Route of the Year 2011″ prize awarded by a jury composed of 28 media editors and opinion leaders specialized in tourism nationwide. On the other hand, the international agency Fox News, told the Guadalupe Valley in Ensenada, one of the “10 undiscovered tourist gems in Latin America.” More recently the same issue Tijuana honored as one of the favorite cities for lovers of fine cuisine, known as “Foodies” above this city being the birthplace of cooking called “Baja Med”.
Amsterdam one of the most popular destinations in Europe
Amsterdam is one of the most popular destinations in Europe and offers a varied selection of attractions, ranging from a rich cultural heritage that includes world-famous museums containing the works of Rembrandt and Van Gogh, but of course there are many things to go see and known in this city.
Accommodation in Amsterdam:
Visitors to this Dutch city easily find that there is a good selection of hotels and apartments in Amsterdam are available, offering five-star hotels, which includes many of the best hotel chains. The hotels in the city of Amsterdam are available in the entire spectrum, from five star hotels to economic, unclear depending on your budget. Anything less than a star known as a pension or guest house. All accommodation options in Amsterdam city center are within walking distance of many of the most popular attractions.
Amsterdam features:
The channels are an integral part of the city and the heart of the old city consists of canals, full of narrow streets and picturesque. Amsterdam also has a wealth of historical attractions that share street space with contemporary art galleries and street markets. The cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam is ranked as the fourth central Europe’s most important tourist after Paris, London and Rome and is visited each year by more than two million foreigners, and a similar number of Dutch. Although most visitors come here to enjoy the architectural beauty and outstanding tourist sites, monuments, museums and art galleries, the city is also an important place for business conferences and conventions.
Transportation in Amsterdam:
Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands, but it is the seat of government, although it is undoubtedly the focal point of activity in the country and is a modern metropolis, with the advantage of being only 15 kilometers (9.5 miles) from Schiphol Airport, the fourth largest airport in Europe. Both rail and road services are good connections from the airport to the city center. The Central Railway Station, Amsterdam and bus station is located in the heart of this popular Dutch town, with links to many other European countries. Besides being easily accessible by plane and train, Amsterdam is also close to the motorway network and is an important inland port used by ocean liners.