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Named after the tri-peaked hill that lies in the centre of the city, Montreal is the second-largest city in Canada and one of the most wonderful & citizen-friendly cities in the world. Known as Canada’s cultural capital, Montreal is one of the most important centres for business, commerce and finance, in Canada, after Toronto.


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The sixth-largest city in the world, Moscow is the capital of Russia and one of the most mystical cities in the world. With a torrid history that has seen revolutions and wars ravage its cityscape, Moscow has outlasted regime-changes and dictatorships to become one of the political powerhouses of the world. Home to a World Heritage Site as well as to a massive public transport system, Moscow is a wonderful combination of the old with the new.


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Distrito Federal or the Federal District is another name to signify the importance of Mexico City. The capital of this wonderful nation, Mexico City is one of North America’s biggest and most important financial centres. Situated in the middle of the Valley of Mexico, Mexico City is surrounded by large plateaus. Originally called Tenochtitlan by the Aztecs, Mexico City was built on Lake Texcoco before being completely destroyed by the Spaniards, and then re-built under Spanish norms.

Today, the seat that controls Mexico lies in Mexico City. With the judicial, financial and political power residing here, Mexico City is one of the most liberal and forward-moving cities in the world.


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Built on the site of T’ho, the Mayan city known as “Ichcaanziho” or the “City of Five Hills”, Merida is one of the oldest and biggest cities in Mexico. Discovered by the Spanish, in 1592, the city owes a great deal to its Mayan-past as well as to the Spanish influence in various aspects of its life and culture.

From Spanish architecture using Mayan stones to the days of prosperity and Henequen, Merida is a city that has seen all possible ups and downs. A walled-city that was built to protect its inhabitants from revolts by the Mayans, Merida is a wonderful destination for those looking to grab an insight into these fantastic cultures.


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The “Holiest City in Islam”, Mecca is the pilgrimage site for all Muslims around the world. Every year, millions of Muslims throng to this wonderful city, looking to pay their homage to the Prophet Mohammed at the Masjid Al-Haram. The city is designed to welcome these pilgrims and give them the experience of a life-time as they prepare to pay their respects.


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Banff is the largest town in Canada. Banff is basically a resort town. It is one of Canada’s most popular tourist destinations. It is known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs. It is a major destination for outdoor sports and features biking, scrambling and skiing areas within the region. Winter temperatures range from −14°C to −4.5 °C. Summer temperatures in the warmest month are pleasant with an average high of 22°C and an average low of 7.3 °C. Snow has been recorded in almost all months of the year.


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Turkey’s biggest international sea resort, Antalya is one of the most beautiful locations on the list of European holiday destinations. With Turkey changing hands under numerous kings and empires, Antalya has served as a massive port for some majestic naval fleets under the Romans, the Byzantine Empire and the Turks. From a major trade & strategic port-town to one of the most-visited holiday spots in the world, Antalya has come a long way through time.


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