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Offices of Tourism
Alabama Office of Tourism - Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel was created in October 1951 by legislative act as the Bureau of Publicity and Information. Their purpose is to promote travel to and through the state of Alabama. Come discover Alabama.
American Samoa Office of Tourism - Department of Commerce - The official site of the American Samoa Tourism Office offers a history of the islands, information on language and culture, maps, and even a link to today's weather forecast. Should you need to experience sunny, 80-degree beaches, this site offers everything you need to plan your family's vacation, too.
Austria's Official Tourism Site - Jump into life at its fullest, as only Austria - the land of holidays - can offer! Austria guarantees the perfect holiday comfort, diverse sportive activites and varied cultural adventures all year round at lakes, on mountains and in valleys as well as in its cities and towns-for all ages, singles and families.
Austrian National Tourist Office - This site is the Austrian National Tourist Board's North American edition. If you want to see another edition, just follow the handy link they have provided. Austria is rich with tradition. It was the home of Mozart, who created his first symphony when he was a boy. Austria is well known as the setting for the movie "The Sound of Music," and the Austrian Alps are a famous place for skiing and outdoor adventure. This site has tourist-type information, as you might imagine.
Barbados Tourism Encyclopedia - The Portuguese and Spanish traveled to this island as early as the 1500s in search of gold. However, no permanent settlements were there until the English arrived in 1625. Sugar production became the island's main industry. The work was done by slaves, starting in the 1630s, and the first slaves were white indentured servants who had somehow displeased the Crown and were "Barbadoed" from Britain. Barbados gained its independence from England in 1966.
California Travel & Tourism - California's official travel and tourism website. Features California maps, events, photos, hotels, reservations, attractions, links and California travel planning information.
Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C. - The national emblem of China and the Chinese flag are only two items you'll find at this site. You can also hear the national anthem. Learn about the geography and flora and fauna. Did you know that some species are found only in China? These are the giant panda, golden monkey, white-lipped deer, takin, Chinese river dolphin, and Chinese alligator. There are also links to information on the regions and provinces of China.
Escape - To Saskatchewan! - Sure, you'll find lots of information about tourism in this province. The sharp-tailed grouse is the official bird, and the western red lily is the flower. How did this province get its name? According to this site: "Plains Indians are credited with originating the name Saskatchewan. Their word was `kisiskatchewan'--meaning the river that flows swiftly--in reference to the most important waterway running through their territory."
Ever Radiant Welcome of Martinique - Martinique is a popular vacation destination in the Caribbean Sea. In fact, many Web sites about Martinique are produced by commercial travel agencies. This colorful site includes a picture- and music-filled guided tour in which flowers, rain forests, and sandy white beaches are featured. You can sit back and tour while listening to Caribbean music! There are also brief overviews of history, geography, climate, and population. Travelers may be interested to learn about shopping and food on the island. Some commercial promotions are found at this site, but they are nicely mixed with some Web-based Caribbean fun. This site is available in English and French, since the island is an overseas department of France.
Germany's Official Tourism Site - Curious about the country and the people? Discover Germany on your trip through various regions, and enjoy everything from the exciting hustle and bustle of the large cities to the cultural wonders. Encounter a very special part of Europe!
Government of India Tourist Office - This official, comprehensive site will teach you about Indian politics, sports, clothing, art, dance, music, festivals, foods, films, history, and more. For example, did you know that 15 national languages are recognized by the Indian constitution? These languages together have over 1,600 variations or dialects! This site also provides information on the anthem, flag, and national symbols of India. The national bird is the peacock. Once hunted, they are now a protected species. The national fruit is the mango, and the national tree is the banyan. India's saffron, green, and white flag features a central Dharma Chakra, known as the wheel of law.
Hawaii Office of Tourism - Official Visitors Guide to the Islands of Hawaii. Get your free color vacation planner, check out upcoming signature sporting events, and discover accommodations from an intimate Bed & Breakfast to world class Resort Properties.
Italy Tourism - Here you will find useful information not only about monuments, museums and events, but also about travel tips, where to stay, where to have a delicious Italian meal or where to go shopping. Few countries can compete with its classical origins, art, architecture, musical and literary traditions and scenery. Start a fascinating virtual tour of Italy: we wish you good surfing ... enjoy!
Kenya Tourism - Kenya has over the years been accorded the seal of approval by royalty, presidents, celebrities and millions of other holiday makers. Experience its biodiverse game and marine parks, biosphere reserves, archeological sites, awe inspiring scenic beauty, pearly white sandy beaches, coral reef sheltered waters, green palms swaying with the breeze, world class hotels, sparkling cocktails and sumptuous international cuisine. Kenya is indeed, the ultimate dream safari destination.
Korea National Tourism Organization - This official site, from the Korea National Tourism Organization, is beautifully crafted. Sure, it has all the tourist information you'd want. But there is also some very unusual stuff. For example, in About Korea under Culture, you'll find sound files from several unique instruments. Listen to the Kayagum , a 12-stringed zither which dates back to the sixth century.
Liechtenstein National Tourist Office - Tiny Liechtenstein has an area of only 61 square miles, and it has a population of 300,000 people. This guide, from the Liechtenstein National Tourist Office, takes you on a virtual vacation to this beautiful country. Admire the pictures and learn the history of Liechtenstein. The actual date on which the Principality of Liechtenstein was founded was January 23, 1719, although settlements had been there since 800 B.C.
Mexico Travel - This is the official home page of the Ministry of Tourism. It describes the various states and regions of Mexico, which vary from temperate to torrid as the geography moves from the seaside to the jungle. Mexico has a long prehistory. Its original settlers may have come from Asia, over the Alaskan land bridge. According to this site, Olmec, Toltec, Maya, and Aztec cultures all left their marks on the land: "The architectural remnants of these civilizations can be found in virtually every corner of the country; more than 11,000 archaeological sites are registered." You can also read all about Mexican food and festivals here. And remember, the Mole Festival is not about small rodents. It celebrates mole (pronounced "MOH-lay"), which is "a rich, thick sauce made from various chilies, ground peanuts, spices, sesame seed, and chocolate."
Namibia Ministry of Environment and Tourism - Also known as "Africa's Gem," Namimba lives up to its name with contrasting landscapes, abundant wildlife, and rich culture. It was the first country in the world to protect its environment under its constitution. A large 15.5 percent of its land has been converted into national parks where birds, amimals, and plants are preserved and protected.
National Tourism Office of Vanuatu - The Kids/Educational section here has some wonderful pages on Vanuatu's history, culture, and geography. There's also a section on Vanuatu's volcanoes. Although this country has only 116,000 people, there are 113 distinct languages and even more dialects spoken there. Also read about the legend of the famous chief Roymata, and how he brought peace to the warring tribes. The rest of the story tells of the mysterious happenings after his death.
Paradise Live - Papua New Guinea's official tourism site has a host of interesting tidbits about the country. Find descriptions of the four major regions, information about the culture, rainforests, wildlife, and offshore activities including fishing and diving. This primitive land with its isolated, rainforested mountains still holds many secrets even today due to its remote, rugged terrain.
Philippine Department of Tourism Official Website - This site contains tidbits on eleven different tourist destinations with some brief general information. Be sure to check out the beautiful Image Postcards that you can download (unfortunately, the full-sized postcards all have logos covering much of the picture). Additional facts can be found at http://www.tourism.gov.ph/ , the official Department of Tourism site.
Salzburg City Tourist Information - Discover the city of Mozart and of the Sound of Music at the Official Salzburg website! Discover sights, hotels, events and restaurants in the city of Salzburg, Austria.
Tanzania Tourist Board - Welcome to Africa's friendliest country. This is the Official Website for the Tanzania Tourist Board. These pages have been designed with the leisure or business traveller in mind, looking to find out more information about the land of Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.
Tourism Authority of Thailand - The Emerald Buddha. The Golden Royal Barges. Thai horoscopes. This well-written and beautiful site gives you a fascinating look at Thailand, from its prehistory to its current monarchy. You'll also learn about sights, foods, and a province-wide guide to local information and attractions.
Tourism in Mongolia - This site is maintained by Mongolia's Department of Tourism. This was a mysterious and relatively unknown country until recently. This official site shows Mongolia's commitment tong up to the world. Find country facts, and tourist facts here including travel information, hotels, and a tourist map with places of interest.
Tourism in Uganda - The attractions of Uganda were described by Sir Winston Churchill in his book "My African Journey", ...For magnificence, for variety of form and color, for profusion of brilliant life-bird, insect, reptile, beast-for vast scale.., Uganda is truly the pearl of Africa." Discover it all here!
Tourism Indonesia - This official government tourism page is where you can learn about the traditional gamelan orchestra, batik textiles, and native Orang Utan primates! Indonesia is a country of over 30,000 flowering plant species, 90 species of bats, and over 17 percent of the world's species of birds. And don't forget the monkeys, the world's smallest bear, and the flying possums. That's a lot of wildlife!
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory - Where do you want to go on vacation? You have a lot of possible choices; where can you go to get information on each? You want official material, too, not just brochures from hotels and resorts. The same thing applies if you're doing a report on a state or a country: you want information from some authoritative source. Here it is! Just select the country or state you want, and the contact information (and sometimes, the Web page location) will appear on your screen. It will also tell you the last time the address was verified.
Visit Florida Office of Tourism - VISIT FLORIDA is the official tourism marketing agency for the state of Florida. Florida information including Florida vacation, Florida travel, Florida travel information, Florida accommodations, Florida attractions, Florida lodging, Florida beaches, Florida recreation, Florida activities & Florida tourism information.
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