Grand Haven is a city located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Grand River, for which it is named. The Grand Haven Lighthouses were built in 1839 on the south pier, to mark the most navigable channel into the river. The current lighthouses, painted red, were built in 1875 and 1905. They are connected by a lighted catwalk, which runs along the pier to the shore. The Grand Haven pier is a popular spot for fishing and catching the sunset.

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Festival is running annually from mid November to mid March. It is one of Japan’s finest Winter Illuminations, including the famous tunnel of light, located in park in Kuwana City. The park really outdoes itself by using millions of sparkling LED lights all over the vast grounds including on the water and in the gardens.

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The facilities for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi were nearly ready. Organizers focused on fine-tuning and logistical issues, in particular, transportation. members and 27,000 volunteers who will run the event. At $50 billion and counting, the 2014 Winter Olympics, in Sochi, are the most expensive Olympic Games ever.

Sochi International Airport

Sochi International Airport

Sochi International Airport

Sochi International Airport

Sochi Olympics

Sochi Olympics

Sochi Olympics

Sochi Olympics

Sochi Olympics

Sochi Olympics Mountains

Sochi Olympics Mountains

Sochi Olympics Mountains

Sochi Olympics Hotels

Sochi Olympics Hotels

Sochi Olympics Hotels

Sochi Olympics Hotels

Sochi Olympics Hotels

Sochi Olympics Hotels

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Embracing winter with fun and a positive attitude. The festival’s events include a winter amusement park, with attractions such as skiing, snow rafting, ice sculptures, snow sled slides and outdoor shows. The origins of the winter celebration go back to the latter half of the 19th century, when the erstwhile French colony organised extravagant parties. The Quebec Winter Carnival takes place at various locations in Old Quebec. Kiosks and other outlets in the city sell the Bonnehomme effigy tag for $12 that gets you into most of the Winter Carnival events.

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Runway show was unveiled on one of the many catwalks of New York fashion week. The mix of textures, prints, and colors were utterly and completely wearable: chunky, loose knit sweaters, winter whites, burgundies, greens and cobalt blues, floaty chiffon blouses, shining metallics, and blue and black bird prints. According to designer Amy Smilovic, the Tibi collection for Fall/Winter 2012-2013 is a minimal 90s meets mod 60s look with clean silhouettes and many fabrications.

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Zion National Park is located in the southern Utah regions of Dixie and Canyon Country. Park was designated in 1919 and it is the oldest national park. National Park area is 229 square miles (593.1 km) and it includes a spectacular cliff-and-canyon landscape. Zion National Park provide a wonderland for unparalleled camping, hiking, canyoneering, climbing, biking and horseback riding. Zion is Utah’s most heavily used park with three million visitors per year. All visitors are required to purchase a recreational use pass upon entering Zion National Park.

Entrance fees:
Private Vehicle: $25. Valid for 7 days.
Motorcycle: $12. Valid for 7 days.
Per Person: $12. Valid for 7 days.

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