MIAMI- BEACH CITY.

Miami is a coastal city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. Miami is the County Seat of Miami-Dade county, the most populous county in Florida. With an estimated population of 424,662 in 2007,Miami is the largest city within the Miami Metropolitan Area, which is the seventh-largest metro area in the United States with over 5.4 million residents. The Miami Urbanized Area (as defined by the Census Bureau) was the fifth most populous Urbanized Area in the U.S. in the 2000 census with a population of 4,919,036.The United nations estimated that in 2007, Miami had become the fourth largest urbanized area in the United States, behind New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

Miami is recognized as a Global City because of its importance in Finance, Commerce, Media, Entertainment, Arts and International Trade. The city is home to many company headquarters, banks, and television studios. It is an international center for popular entertainment in television, music, fashion, film, and the Performing Arts. The city's Port of MiamI is known for accommodating the largest volume of cruise ships in the world and is home to many Cruise Line headquarters. Miami is also home to the largest concentration of international banks in the United States.

Since 2001, Miami has been undergoing a large building Boom with more than 50 skyscraper rising over 400 feet (122 m) built or currently under construction in the city. Miami's skylin ranks third in the U.S., behind New York City and Chicago, and 18th in the world according to the Almanac of Architecture and Design.The city currently has the eight tallest (as well as thirteen of the fourteen tallest) skyscrapers in the state of Florida, with the tallest being the 789-foot (240 m) Four Seasons Hotel & Tower.

In 2008, Miami was ranked as "America's Cleanest City" according to Forbes Magazine for its year-round good air quality, vast green spaces, clean drinking water, clean streets and city-wide recycling programs In 2008, Miami was also ranked the 3rd-richest city in the United States and the world's 22nd-richest city in a Usb study.

LAHORE- THE CITY OF LIVINGLY PEOPLE

Lahore lying close to Wagah, the Pakistan-India border is located near the Ravi River. The city of Lahore is bounded by the Sheikhupura District on north and south covers a total area of 1,772 sq km.

The extensive motorway in Lahore bridges the distance between the cities. The large number of underpasses eases the heavy traffic in the city of Lahore. Pakistan Railways, which has its headquarters in Lahore, provides train journeys connecting all its cities as well as the neighboring countries. Allama Iqbal International Airport that operates almost all flights mainly Pakistan International Airlines serves the city.

Lahore, the second most populated city of Pakistan is visited by many national and international tourists. Due to the increase of tourism the city of Lahore is dotted with several hotels and restaurants. World class facilities, delicious Mughlai and Pakistani cuisine and comfortable rooms are the prime features of Lahore hotels.

The prominent Lahore hotels are National Hotel, Windmills Hotel, Avari Hotel Lahore, Pearl Continental, Holiday Inn and Hotel Elites.

Lahore, which has the monuments, built by the Mughal emperors gains the attention of one and all who visit the city. Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens, which can be considered as the good example of Mughal-Gothic style attracts tourists from far and wide. The Badshahi Masjid and the Alamgiri Gate situated next to the Lahore Fort are also the works of Mughal kings. Minar-e-Pakistan -Tower of Pakistan is the major landmark of the city. Lahore Zoo, Hazuri Bagh Baradari, Chauburji and Shahi Mohalla also include the major interesting points in the city. Akbari Gate, Bhati Gate, Delhi Gate, Kashmiri Gate, Lahore Museum, Hazuri Bagh, Iqbal Park and Lawrence Gardens are often visited by tourists.

Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand

Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand for most visitors, and it's just 50km or 40 minutes' drive from historic Helensville.

New Zealand's largest city, there are almost 400,000 people living within the city's boundary and 1.18 million in the greater Auckland area - that's about a third of the entire country's population. The city's population is expected to grow by about 50% over the next 50 years.
Built on a narrow isthmus between two island-studded harbours, Auckland is reknowned for its beauty, with 100km of coastline crammed with stunning beaches, 23 regional parks, two marine reserves and a landscape dotted with 48 volcanic cones. With all the water surrounding the region, it's no wonder Aucklanders boast the largest boat ownership per capita in the world - that's why it's called "The City of Sails".

The city has a huge range of activities and attractions to offer visitors. You can dine at more than 800 restaurants, catch awesome views from atop the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere or from one of the city's volcanic vantage points, or take in the theatre at the world-class Aotea Centre. There's the Auckland Museum, National Maritime Museum, the historic Auckland Art Gallery, Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World, the Zoo.

While English is the main written and spoken language, Auckland is recognised as having the largest concentration of Polynesian people in the world, and you'll hear many people speaking Maori, or Polynesian and Asian languages.

Seasons in New Zealand are the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere, with summer from December - February and winter during June - August. While conditions vary the length of the country.

cape Town- City around Sea.

CAPE TOWN: is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the City of Cape Town. It is the provincial capital of the Western Cape, as well as the legislative capital of South Africa, where the National Parliament and many government offices are situated. Cape Town is famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Cape Town is Africa's most popular destination for tourism.

Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town was originally developed by the Dutch East India Company as a victualling (supply) station for Dutch ships sailing to Eastern Africa, India, and the Far East. Jan van Riebeeck's arrival on 6 April 1652 established the first permanent European settlement in South Africa. Cape Town quickly outgrew its original purpose as the first European outpost at the Castle of Good Hope, becoming the economic and cultural hub of the Cape Colony. Until the Witwatersrand Gold Rush and the development of Johannesburg, Cape Town was the largest city in South Africa.

the city had an estimated population of 3.5 million. Cape Town's land area of 2,455 square kilometres (948 sq mi) is larger than other South African cities, resulting in a comparatively lower population density of 1,425 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,690 /sq mi).

CLIMATE :

The Cape Peninsula has a Mediterranean climate with well-defined seasons. In winter, which lasts from May to September, large cold fronts come across from the Atlantic Ocean with heavy precipitation and strong north-westerly winds. The winter months are cool, with an average minimum temperature of 7 °C (45 °F).[citation needed] Most of the city's annual rainfall occurs in wintertime, but due to the mountainous topography of the city, rainfall amounts for specific areas can vary dramatically. Newlands, to the south of the city, is the wettest suburb in South Africa.[8] The valleys and coastal plains average 515 millimetres (20 in) of rain per annum, while mountain areas can average as much as 1,500 millimetres (60 in) per annum. Summer, which lasts from November to March, is warm and dry. The Peninsula gets frequent strong winds from the south-east, known locally as the Cape Doctor, because it blows away pollution and cleans the air. The south-easterly wind is caused by a high-pressure system which sits in the South Atlantic to the west of Cape Town, known as the South-Atlantic High. Summer temperatures are mild, with an average maximum of 26 °C (79 °F). Cape Town can be uncomfortably hot when the Berg Wind, meaning "mountain wind" blows from the Karoo interior for a couple weeks in February or early March.


TOURISM:

Cape Town is not only the most popular international tourist destination in South Africa, it is Africa's main tourist destination even overtaking Cairo. This is due to its good climate, natural setting, and relatively well-developed infrastructure.[citation needed] The city has several well-known natural features that attract tourists, most notably Table Mountain,which forms a large part of the Table Mountain National Park and is the back end of the City Bowl. Reaching the top of the mountain can be achieved either by hiking up, or by taking the Table Mountain Cableway. Cape Point is recognised as the dramatic headland at the end of the Cape Peninsula.[18] Many tourists also drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, a narrow road that links Noordhoek with Hout Bay, for the views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby mountains. It is possible to either drive or hike up Signal Hill for closer views of the City Bowl and Table Mountain.

Many tourists also visit Cape Town's beaches, which are popular with local residents. Due to the city's unique geography, it is possible to visit several different beaches in the same day, each with a different setting and atmosphere. Beaches located on the Atlantic Coast tend to have very cold water from the Benguela current which originates from the Southern Ocean. The water at False Bay beaches is often warmer by up to 10 °C (18 °F). Both coasts are equally popular, although the beaches in affluent Clifton and elsewhere on the Atlantic Coast are better developed with restaurants and cafés, with a particularly vibrant strip of restaurants and bars accessible to the beach at Camps Bay. Boulders Beach near Simon's Town is known for its colony of African penguins.Surfing is popular and the city hosts the Red Bull Big Wave Africa surfing competition every year.

ARACAJU-CIDADE DA AMOR .

The name Aracaju is of indian origin. "Ara" is macaw, and "caju" is cashew, fruit native from Brazil. Aracaju is a place where there used to abund macaws and cashew trees.Aracaju is the capital of Sergipe, the smallest Brazilian State by area. On the seaside, it has beautiful beaches, such as Atalaia Nova on Santa Luzia island, and the continent lively beach Robalo. The city offers sailings, museums and an oceanarium. Its Festas Juninas event is famous, known as Forró Caju. During the event, thousands of tourists visit the city attracted by dance exhibitions from squadrons and popular music. Near, there is a Projeto Tamar (Tamar Project) base, an entity that aims the sea turtles preservation. There are several restaurants that serve the most typical dish of the region - the salted meat

Aracaju was founded in 1855. It is a planned city, designed to be the new capital of Sergipe, in replacement of the old capital, São Cristovao. The city was built near the estuary of River Sergipe.Aracaju has its place on the nation's tourism route with attractions that include a revitalized shoreline, with catamarans - boats with special hulls for sailing in calm water - to explore the city's numerous mango groves, rivers and beaches.

The sea is a constant presence in Aracaju. The most famous beach in the state is Atalaia Velha, where there are numerous bars, restaurants, playgrounds, sports pitches and kiosks; there is also the Praia do Robalo which, with its creeping vegetation, coconut groves and dunes, is different from the other beaches chiefly because of the warmer waters.
Aracaju in the map of Brazil
Atalaia beach, on Santa Luiza island, is vast and has almost wild and primitive places with coconut palms and little dunes. It's a good stroll option, as the access to the island involves a brief but pleasant crossing by boat. On continent, you can enjoy lively beaches, such as Robalo. On Atalaia beach, the most urbanized beach, there are hotels, restaurants and leisure and sport equipments.

Shanghai- Future's Business Icon.

In China there is a saying that 'Xian has witnessed 2,000 years of history, Beijing has witnessed 1,000 years of history while Shanghai bears witness to the last 100 years.' For anyone who is interested in the history of modern China, Shanghai serves as an ideal starting point. Regarded as the 'Oriental Pearl', the city has a unique and important place in modern China and its rich heritage is worthy of exploration.

Yesterday's Shanghai:

Shanghai, Hu for short, is situated on the estuary of Yangtze River, a position that led to frequently unwelcome intervention from foreigners seeking to impose their exports on the Empire during the nineteenth century. However, in the 1920s and the 1930s, Shanghai became an important international trade center. With its advantaged natural conditions, rapid development and splendid oriental culture, Shanghai was famed as the 'Oriental Paris' and attracted many entrepreneurs and established businesses. In addition, many foreign scientists, literary figures and artists chose to live, give lectures or just experience the Chinese charm in Shanghai. They included Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell, Bernard Shaw and the poet RabindranathTagore, to name but a few. However, by the middle of the 20th century, the glory of the city was in decline.

Today's Shanghai:
Having suffered the ravages of war, turmoil and economic crisis, the fortunes of Shanghai have been revived thanks to the great Reform and Opening Up since 1978. A favorable national policy, efficient administration, regular market mechanism and a large number of talents have come together to enhance by leaps and bounds the city's economic development in recent years.

Now over 300 of the world's top 500 enterprises have opened branches in Shanghai, while many have their research and development centers or headquarters there. Pudong New Area has developed in just five years, and Lujiazui in Pudong has become one of the foremost world class financial and trade zones in Asia. Skyscrapers such as Jinmao Tower and Shanghai Global Financial Center dominate the skyline, while landmark constructions like Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Pudong International Airport and Shanghai International Convention Center offer the finest and best of modern facilities.

ROME- LOVELY PLACE TO VISIT.

Rome: is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populous city, with over 2.7 million residents in a municipality of some 1,285.3 km2 (496.3 sq mi), while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat to be 3.46 million. The metropolitan area of Rome is estimated by OECD to have a population of 3.7 million.It is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber river.
Rome's history as a city spans over two and a half thousand years, as one of the founding cities of Western Civilisation. It was the centre of the Roman Empire, which dominated Europe, North Africa and the Middle East for four hundred years from the 1st Century BC till the 4th Century AD. Rome has a significant place in Christianity and is the present day home of the Roman Catholic Church and the site of the Vatican City, an independent city-state run by the Catholic Church as an enclave of Rome.
As one of the few major European cities that escaped World War II relatively unscathed, central Rome remains essentially Renaissance and Baroque in character. Rome is the third-most-visited tourist destination in the European Union, and its historic centre is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.As a modern city it has been capital of the unified Italy since 1870, and grew mainly in two periods either side of World War II.

Parks and gardens:
Public parks and nature reserves cover a large area in Rome, and the city has one of the largest areas of green space amongst European capitals.The most notable part of this green space is represented by the large number of villas and landscaped gardens created by the Italian aristocracy. While many villas were destroyed during the building boom of the late 19th century, a great many remain. The most notable of these are Villa Borghese, Villa Ada, and Villa Doria Pamphili.
Rome has a number of regional parks of much more recent origin including the Pineto Regional Park and the Appian Way Regional Park There are also nature reserves at Marcigliana and at Tenuta di Castelporziano.

Music:
Rome is an important centre for music. It hosts the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia (founded in 1585), for which new concert halls have been built in the new Parco della Musica, one of the largest musical venues in the world. Rome also has an opera house, the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, as well as several minor musical institutions. The city also played host to the Eurovision Song Contest in 1991 and the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2004.