Shanghai has undergone a historic transformation since its liberation on May 27, 1949. In the past more than 50 years, fundamental changes have taken place in this once semi-feudal and semi-colonial city. Particularly, since the Chinese government adopted the reform and opening policy in 1978, Shanghai has witnessed marked progresses in its social and economic development, thanks to the distinctive strategies adopted by the city government applicable to the advancement of a megalopolis like Shanghai.

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There are certain countries, the names of which fire the popular imagination. Brazil is one of them; an amalgam of primitive and sophisticated, jungle and elegance, beating drums and luscious jazz harmonics — there’s no other place like it in the world.

And while Rio, or its fame anyway, tends toward the elegant and sophisticated end of the spectrum, Bahia tends toward the other. Bahia is the land of the drum, of capoeira and candomblé.

Bahia’s capital of Salvador (the name of the city was “Bahia” until it was changed by officious meddlers at the beginning of the twentieth century*) sits on a spit of land sticking south south-west into the Atlantic Ocean. And although it sits well within the tropics at a southern latitude of thirteen degrees, it receives a refreshing sea-breeze which seldom falters until the wee hours of the morning when things have generally cooled off anyway. The city sits on a huge bay, a Baia de Todos os Santos (the Bay of All Saints), and the topography is predominently hill and valley.

Sunny Beach is a picturesque resort located on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. The visitors have the great chance to enjoy the main city’s attractions, the Mediterranean climate and the tourist amenities. They can also find a large selection of accommodations, restaurants and shops. Sunny Beach is approximately 35 km from Burgas, in Nessebar municipality.

Golden Sands is a popular tourist destination located on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The visitors have the great chance to enjoy the main city’s attractions, the Mediterranean climate and the tourist amenities. They can also find a large selection of accommodations, restaurants and shops. Golden Sands is approximately 17 km from Varna and her airport.

Florida is a state located in the southeastern United States. Most of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico on its west and the Atlantic Ocean on its east. It has a warm and humid subtropical climate. The visitors can easily find a large variety of accommodations, restaurants and shops. One of its main attractions is Disneyland. The capital of Florida is Tallahassee and the largest city is Jacksonville.

Venice is the capital of the region of Veneto in Italy. This really wonderful city is said to be the most beautiful in the world. The city stretches across numerous small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy.

Venice is a very important centre of commerce where the visitors have the great opportunity to enjoy its great main attractions, the Saint. Mark’s square and also find a large variety of hotels and restaurants. Venice has its own airport which is near the town centre.

Rome, also known as the Eternal City, is the capital of Italy and one of the historical and cultural centres of the world. Visitors will experience the grandiose thrill of feeling centuries of turbulent history at their feet. The old city centre, through relatively small is home to 200 palaces, 900 churches, eight of Rome’s major parks, the President of the Italian Republic, the houses of parliament and many great and well known monuments.

It is hard to say what is most breathtaking about the Eternal City. It could be the Vatican, the Colosseum, the Piazza del Campidoglio or another one of the endless fascinating sites to see. There are also thousands of workshops, bars and restaurants. Millions of tourists visit Rome annually, making it one of the most visited cities in the world.

Naples is a metropolitan area, the second most populated city and one of the largest in Europe. It is located halfway between the volcano, Vesuvius and a separate volcanic area, the Campi Flegrei. It is a place full of life with a variety of theatres, museums, churches, historical buildings and monuments. Naples combines all colours, sounds and aromas that capture attention, win over and seduce.

It is definitely worth exploring the dimensions of this wonderful city. Anyone who visits Naples is guaranteed to enjoy a unique holiday and will leave with unforgettable memories.

Milan is a historic city comprising a web of streets built around the Piazza del Duomo, the citys main hub. There are many historic locations to visit in Milan, including the Duomo, the worlds largest Gothic cathedral, which was begun in 1386 and took almost five centuries to complete. In Milan, the visitors can enjoy the Italys fashion, the design industry and a great nightlife scene which is perhaps Italys most varied. Milan has two different airports to use (Linate and Malpensa).

Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany and a city of overwhelming cultural and historical impact. Modern Florence is one of the most atmospheric and pleasant of Italy’s cities, retaining a strong resemblance to the small late-medieval centre that contributed so much to the artistic political and artistic development of Europe.

It is a city which bustles with industry, craft, commerce, culture, art and science. Its striking buildings, formidable galleries and treasure-crammed churches are truly remarkable. Amongst the best known landmarks is the domed cathedral, The Duomo, The Fountain of Neptune, the Arno River and The Ponte Vecchio (bridge). The Chianti area, between Florence and Siena, is considered one of the most beautiful countrysides in the country and is also famous for its wine production. Florence is a city of great beauty and definitely a place one must go in a life time. With its elegant skyline, it is indeed picturesque.