Saint Moritz, Switzerland

Nestled in the heart of the Engadin valley amidst the magnificent peaks of the Swiss Alps is the popular resort of Saint Moritz. With sunshine almost all year round, the resort has become a destination for the rich and famous.

St. Moritz has a multitude of activities that will keep any visitor occupied. It features miles of ski trails, winter walking paths, snowboarding sites and other fun snow-based activities. If you ever get tired of the white powder (snow), you can always take to the air and take in the beauty of St. Moritz by hang gliding or parasailing. When the cold climes get too much for you, you can head indoors for some tennis, squash or swimming. The resort also features casino, opulent accommodation and excellent restaurants to dine in.

The location is popular and well known, with its history of visitors stretching back as far as 3,000 years. The initial draw to the town was due to its healing springs, which contain mineral water that is strong in carbonated iron. Over the years, the attractions have slowly grown in size and variety. In addition to all the snow-based activities, St. Moritz also features a golf course, biking, rafting, horseback riding, polo and windsurfing among other activities.

With stunning scenery and a wide variety of activities to engage in, St. Moritz is a destination that you will have to spend more than a week in to fully enjoy and absorb. Nevertheless, even if it means staying only one day, it remains a place that you must visit at least once in your lifetime.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin derives its name from “Dubh Linn”, from its early days when it was a Viking trading post. The name literally means Dark Pool, and the town merged with a nearby Celtic settlement named Baile Átha Cliath, to become the Dublin we know today.

The city is a great place to visit as it contains a rich mix of the old and the new. Among the most visited old cultural places are Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Christchurch Cathedral. Apart from this, you can also go to a few of the remaining structures from the 17th century. As most of the structures from that period were constructed from wood, only a few cathedrals, churches and one part of a castle have survived. Once you visit these locations, you can set your sights on some new attractions. Sea world, the Zoo and the nature preserve are all great places to visit. If you are looking for a relaxing time, you can go to Phoenix Park, the largest park in the European continent, and enjoy the pleasant view of the exquisite and formal gardens. There are many museums and art galleries as well in Dublin for your pleasure.

After a long walk, you can step in to the Guinness Brewery and the Temple Bar and take a load off while enjoying some brew. Dublin is home to many musical talents, including U2, as well as literary talents such as Shaw, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett, so you will never be lost for some entertainment or stimulation of the mind.

With all this and more to offer, Dublin is a fantastic destination for the whole family to enjoy.

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