A part of Sydney for over 125 years, the Powerhouse Museum has housed science and technology exhibits at the present site since 1988.
With over 400,000 artifacts – many acquired from the original owners – the museum offers one of the world’s outstanding collections. It also offers ongoing and ever-changing displays that educate and entertain – from the history of TV to the most up-to-date results from astronomy.
Though one of the most popular tourist attractions in London, Buckingham Palace is still the official residence of Britain’s monarchy, as it has been since Queen Victoria’s designation in 1837.
Much of the building was constructed as early as 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham. Buckingham House (as it was then known) was purchased in 1762 by George III, who used it as a private residence. Over the following 75 years the house was expanded to form three wings around a central courtyard.
Timeshare is ownership of a week or weeks in a condo unit at a resort area. Throughout the coming years, the concept of timeshare is likely to continue gaining favor among corporations and consumers alike. Leisuretime Promotion has been offering luxury accomodation to it’s members since 1993, and is one to checkout.
Opened in September, 2005, the Hong Kong Disneyland is the fifth theme park offered by the entertainment company. Located on reclaimed land in Penny’s Bay on Lantau Island, the park is already enjoying huge crowds.
Similar to other Disney parks, there are four themed areas – Main Street, USA, Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. The park as a whole is smaller than others, but the company has long term expansion plans and already offers much more than a visitor can do in one day. With the recent addition of Autopia, Stitch Encounter and UFO Cool Zone that’s more true than ever.
A mile of shopping! Now that’s something to set the heart a flutter. But the excitement doesn’t stop there, because this famed area has much, much more to offer. True, the shopping is first rate. But there’s sightseeing, dining and lots more.
If you want to be a junior architect start at the LEGO store at 520 N. Michigan Ave and build a skyscraper with your son or daughter. You can buy a table or T-shirt, or get a kit to duplicate the Sears Tower.
The Sydney Harbor (technically, Port Jackson) offers a number of stunning views. But how much more delightful to see them from a different angle on the water, while moving at top speed in a jet boat, or cruising along on a sailboat.
There are a dozen or more companies that offer boat rides of the harbor.
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