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One of the lesser known aspects of Spain is that nudity is completely legal throughout the country. In fact, it is not uncommon to see the occasional nude couple walking the streets of Barcelona. In practice and theory, nudists have certain beaches that they prefer to congregate on which are slightly off the beaten path. The following is a listing of some of the most popular nudist beaches in Spain.

If you’re a fan of military history or a collector of military memorabilia, the following list of war museums of the UK will provide you with plenty to think about regarding these wars. And if you are not too keen on history, it still makes a memorable trip for the whole family.

The island is renowned for being a cosmopolitan destination and a mecca for international travelers. Mykonos is also known for its outstanding assortment of accommodation venues. We have listed the top luxury hotels of the island of Mykonos, Greece below as being the main ones to consider should you plan your next vacation here.

Turin was the original capital of modern day Italy and most recently was the home of the 2006 Winter Olympics. The city is beautiful but more importantly, one of the most underestimated destinations in Italy. One of the more prolific features of the city is that there are over 50 art galleries and museums in the city. For art and culture aficionados and those looking for a relaxed day out visiting the heritage of the city, there is nothing better than touring the palaces and museums here.

The RBS 6 Nations or the Six Nations Championship is an international rugby union competitive venue that is held annually in the four nations of the UK (England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales), Italy, and France. For the rugby aficionados and sports lovers, there can be no better time than now to watch the matches live while you tour the cities of London, Scotland, Paris and Rome. Cheer the teams live and sightsee around the cities when you are free. As of the 2012 championship, the games or matches are played in six different venues, one in each of the six countries.

One of the geographical features of Italy that attracts visitors from around the world is the fact that the country shares 84% of its boundaries with the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas. There are 4,225 miles (6,800 km) of some of the most pristine beaches and resort facilities in Italy. In fact, the only problem you will encounter is which beach (or beaches) of the over 200 that you will find there is the one or ones to choose.

Oslo has always been one of the most popular Scandinavian tourist destinations for a number of reasons. The culture and the history are everywhere, the architecture is some of the most unique you will experience anywhere in the world, and the cuisine makes Oslo worth the trip. But what a lot of people don’t realize and oftentimes overlook is the fact that there is a broad assortment of Oslo live music venues that are sure to entice and satisfy all types of tastes. Our picks for the top live music venues in Oslo are the following.

Where the nightlife in Budapest is concerned, this is a city that does not like to disappoint the locals. Tourists will find the local party scene filled with dozens of uniquely original bars and nightclubs. So if you would rather be sitting in an Irish style pub and sipping a draught beer while still be influenced by the West, you won’t find that in the Budapest nightlife. And unlike the nightlife in other major European cities, there is none of the vulgar extravagance that you normally witness in their bars and clubs.

So you’ve been to Paris and seen the sights – walked down the Champs-Élysées, visited the Notre Dame, discovered that the Mona Lisa is smaller than what you expected, travelled to the top of the Eiffel Tower and marveled at the Sacre Coeur. Think you’ve seen it all? Try something extravagant next and see a side of Paris you have not experienced before. Warning: you’ll need cash, and lots of it.

The Caribbean is known for its balmy tropical days and oftentimes sweltering evenings, but more than anything else, the islands are known for their sizzling nightlife no matter what time of the year you visit this favorite vacation region. The Caribbean nightlife is driven by salsa and sultry dancing, steel pan percussion rhythms, and tasty rum drinks. Throw in a casino with a roulette table or other gaming opportunities and you’ll have the ideal combination for enjoying the Caribbean nightlife. Dance away the night at the different pubs and hotspots that are all over the Caribbean islands. If you are confused and looking for the perfect spots, here are some recommendations:

There’s a museum for everything in London. There’s a toy museum, a Victorian School museum (which frankly scares the berjeezers out of me) and sometimes even an insect circus museum. But there’s only one fan museum. In fact, it’s the only one in the world. And it’s in South East London’s prettiest spot: Greenwich.

Jakarta has always been a popular vacation destination in Indonesia, while being the capital and largest city of the country. It is located on the island of Java on its northwest side of the island. With pristine beaches, shopping hub and a steady mix of tradition and contemporary culture, Jakarta is a modern city with a variety of budget to luxury hotels and other accommodation.

If beer aroma excites you, walk into the Guinness Storehouse. This former beer fermentation plant in the St. James’s Gate Brewery, Dublin was converted into one of the leading Irish tourist attractions in 2000. The historic building, constructed in the Chicago school of architecture style, resembles a huge pint glass that can hold more than fourteen million pints of the beer. You can familiarize yourself with major beer ingredients (barley, hops, water and yeast), used to produce a perfect spirit, at the ground floor exhibition. Buy unique apparel, memorabilia and merchandise from the Guinness Flagship Retail Store.

Istanbul is in many ways the ultimate weekend break destination. Its location means that visitors from Europe can fly only a few hours from home and yet reach the first fringe of the exotic and mysterious East. Budget airlines have made getting here easy and the history and culture of the city mean that there is more than enough to pack a weekend’s schedule full to bursting.

The capital of Catalonia and 2nd largest city in Spain is Barcelona with its nearly 2 million residents. It is located in the northeastern part of the country on the Mediterranean coast, which makes Barcelona an extremely popular tourist destination, as well as a favorite of the Spanish locals. The history of the city dates back to the time when it was known as Barcino, a Roman occupied town, some 2,000 years ago.