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What is Germany famous for?

Germany is widely famous for its’ annual drinking event, Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is the largest festival in the world during which people gather to enjoy beer, wine and German culture. Germany produces many well-known beers, including Beck's and the popular beer, stein. Food is a big part of German culture; Sauerkraut and bratwurst sausages are two of the foods most commonly associated with the country. In addition to being known for beer and bratwurst, Germany is known for its contributions to the automotive industry. Manufacturers like Volkswagen, Porsche, Mercedes, BMW and Audi are ..

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Where is Excellence located at Playa Mujeres?

To view a detailed map of the resort's location, users can visit Oyster.com, enter Excellence Playa Mujeres in the Hotel Name search box, scroll down to the Oyster Hotel Review section, and click on the map under Location. The Excellence Resorts' website has full details of the hotel's amenities, including an interactive map of the resort, and a downloadable brochure containing a map showing the locations of Excellence Resorts in the Caribbean.

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Where is the Giant Forest?

There are some individually famous trees within the Giant Forest. For example, a tree named General Sherman was determined in 1931 to be the largest known living organism in the world, with a base of more than 36 feet wide. The next largest tree in the Giant Forest is a sequoia that is estimated to be more than 3,000 years old. It is named General Grant.

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Which country is known as "the land of the thousand lakes"?

Finland is located in Europe and was established as an independent nation in 1917. Finland is considered a republic, with a people-elected president and parliament responsible for the country's affairs. Finland is also known for its technology and metal industries and, as of 2014, produced the most mobile phones of any country in the world.

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What kind of reviews do Costa Mediterranean cruises receive?

Positive reviews on Cruise Critic and U.S News &; World report praise the ship itself, from nice decor and amenities to spacious and comfortable cabins. Many travelers note that the ship is clean, the food is good and the staff professional, while at the same time other guests complain about the food and service. Other guest complaints cite problems with water temperature in the cabins, limited hours for the buffet and even that there are too many babies and children on board.\n\nThe Costa Mediterranea launched in 2003, according to Fodor's Travel. The ship features 12 passenger decks, th..

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What are Houston Airport taxi rates?

The zone rate system divides Houston into 10 zones, with the 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. night time rates costing a dollar more than daytime rates, which apply from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The farther the zone is from George Bush airport, the higher the flat rate. The daytime flat rate for Zone 1, which includes North Houston, is $45, and the rate for Zone 2, which covers downtown Houston, is $52.50. The most expensive zone is Zone 8, which goes to the NASA Space Center and charges $104.50.\nTrips to and from the smaller Hobby Airport follow a similar flat zone rate system. However, the zones and fee schedule a..

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What are some pet-friendly cruise lines?

There are other smaller cruises and day cruises that are pet-friendly, too. Those looking to spend a little time on the water with their animal pals might try one of these options.Argosy Cruises: This day cruise line off of the Seattle coast offers occasional dog-friendly cruises, such as a Holiday Cruise on the Goodtime II.Potomac River Boat Company: Based in Alexandria, Virginia, this line offers hour-long cruises of the Potomac River and sometimes has dog-friendly Halloween trips.Hornblower Cruises: This San Diego cruise company offers an annual dog-friendly charity cruise called the "Bow W..

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What are some popular towns in South Carolina?

According to USA Today, Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head are known for plentiful beaches, resorts and shopping locations. Charleston is a famous tourist location due to its hosting the first battle of the Civil War. Georgetown and Beaufort both are popular for their historic style. The populations of these most populated towns are Columbia with 129,272 residents, Charleston and North Charleston with 97,471, Mount Pleasant with 67,843 and 66,154 in Rock Hill.

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What airline has a Rapid Rewards program?

One can enroll in the Southwest Rapid Rewards Program online or by calling the Southwest Airlines Reservation phone line. Accumulated points do not expire, unless the account is inactive for greater than 24 months. Points can be redeemed for any Southwest flights without any blackout dates. In addition to domestic flights, if the rewards member also uses the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Credit Card from Chase Bank, points can be redeemed for international flights, cruises, hotel stays, car rentals, or gift cards.

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What is the width of the United States?

The total land area of the U.S., which includes all 50 states, covers a distance of more than 3 million miles. The U.S. also has a considerable amount of waterfront, with its coastlines covering a distance of 181,274 square miles. These coastlines include the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.

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