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13th Alta Pusteria International Choir Festival - June 23rd/27th , 2010 |
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Playing baseball in Italy |
ROME
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Married the Italian Way
Rome
Come get married in Italy and walk down the aisle in one of its historical churches...
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Medieval Castle Wedding Reception
Rome
You don’t have to be Tom Cruise to party like a celebrity! But you can host your wedding reception in the same place that he did...
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Authentic Italian Performances
Rome
Calling all choirs! Come sing your heart out in historical breathtaking venues in the heart of Rome...
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Sing in St. Peter’s Capitular Mass
Rome
Get your choir invited to lift their voices to the heavens in the world’s largest cathedral!
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Get your Choir Blessed by the Pope
Rome
Make your journey to Rome complete with a blessing by Pope Benedict XVI in the flesh!
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Rome New Year’s Parade
Rome
Wave your flags in St. Peters Square! Celebrate your next marching band parade at the Vatican in Rome.
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March to a different beat
Rome
Take your marching band through the small and historical streets of a hill top village in Italy or Spain.
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Hotel Sheraton
Rome
A classic business and convention venue, here you may also relax and unwind aside the large glistening pool
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Morning at the Forum
Rome
Step back 2,000 years while gazing at the breathtaking ruins of the ancient Roman forum on a personalized tour
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Private Visit of the Ara Pacis
Rome
A stunning contrast between the past and present, this ancient Roman “Altar of Peace” was originally built in the year 9 B.C. ...
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Tea at Palazzo Colonna
Rome
Feel like royalty as you walk the halls of this 17th-century Roman noble palace
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Ferrari Frenzy
Rome
In the hot seat…this speedy escort is non-stop excitement from start to finish line!
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Crazy Waiters!
Rome
Surprise your guests they’ll never know what’s coming when the waiters start to behave oddly
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Treasure Hunt by Electric Cart
Rome
Take a load off and learn about the city while zipping around in an environmentally friendly cart!
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Vatican Behind Closed Doors
Rome
Alone in the Vatican, countless treasures of this architectural, artistic and historical mammoth revealed “after-hours”!
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Private Opera Concert
Rome
Hear the immaculate high notes from up close in a 16th-century Roman opera house…for your ears only!
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Borghese Gallery
Rome
The wealthy Roman family’s private art collection preserved here boasts Caravaggio, Bernini and more
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Country Restaurant
Rome
Strolling the cellars and savoring the scents, sights and flavors of a traditional country wine bar and restaurant
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Casina Valadier
Rome
High above the city, you’ll feel as if you’re dining amidst the stars in this elegant Roman villa
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Dinner at the Capitoline Museums
Rome
Whether for a formal or casual event, this prestigious venue, overlooking some of Rome’s most spectacular sights, is also surrounded by priceless artwork...
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Brancaccio Palace 1
Rome
Immersed in its own private park, this ornate Roman venue formally entertains in a 19th-century atmosphere
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Brancaccio Palace 2
Rome
Immersed in its own private park, this 19th-century palace is elegant for formal occasions and large enough for sizeable events...
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Casina di Macchia Madama
Rome
A hilltop Roman villa to romance cares away amidst the full bloom of spring and summer
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Evening Cocktail at the Vittoriano
Rome
Climb the travertine steps to the terrace of one of Rome’s largest monuments as the jaw-dropping view of Caesar and Trajan’s Forum...
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Odescalchi Castle Gala Dinner
Rome
Play your part in a real-life fairy tale within the glowing stone walls of this 15th-century castle
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Rome’s Many Layers
Rome
Understanding the sequence of the historical urban transformations of Rome allows a deeper insight of the contemporary city...
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House and Home
Rome
Learn about public housing in Rome: from the perimeter blocks of Testaccio (1872-1920), to the “villini” with their terraced gardens in...
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How They Lived
Rome
Experience Rome’s diverse urban texture: from the greatest noble Renaissance palaces, such as Palazzo Farnese, through the early 20th-century...
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Fascist Rome
Rome
Understand Rome’s architecture under Mussolini and Fascism: great demolitions, excavating Ancient Rome and building infrastructures for the Regime...
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Modern-day Rome
Rome
Enjoy a private look at Post-Modern and Contemporary Rome: the Islamic Center and Mosque by Portoghesi (1975-91)...
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Avoid the Taxi line!
Rome
After a long flight there is nothing worse than battling an endless queue for a taxi. So why not treat yourself to a trouble free limo service.
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After Hours Sistine Chapel
Rome
Experience the ultimate private visit! After the Vatican Museums are closed to the general public… after the crowds go home… without the hordes of tourists!
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Pizza is Italy!
Rome
Don't miss it: pizza is part of quintessential Italian life and cuisine. No matter how many gala dinners you are invited to, make sure you treat your selves to a pizza break!
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Rain Check!
Rome
Raining? No problem. Italy can still be fun under wet conditions! Our mild climate makes it possible to enjoy outdoor activities even when it’s pouring...
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The Enoteca Wine Concept
Rome
Enjoy some wine tasting.. old school! Stop at one of Rome’s many old "Enoteca" wineshops and sample some of Italy’s unforgettable reds and whites...
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Happy Hour at the Pantheon
Rome
In every Italian city there is a piazza that is the meeting point and heart of the town. Grab a 'front row seat' with a view of the imposing Pantheon...
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Hotel Majestic Rome
Rome
Get a taste of genuine Italian luxury style. Built in 1889, this veritable jewel of neoclassic elegance continues to be the home away from home for many celebrities and political figures...
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Hotel Aldrovandi Palace Rome
Rome
Superbly located within Rome's most upscale residential area, this privately managed grand hotel was refurbished in 2008 to render it one of the undisputed sought-after addresses in town...
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Hotel Lord Byron Rome:
Rome
Carefully tucked away in the exclusive Parioli quarter of Rome, but just a few steps from Villa Borghese, the “Dolce Vita” of Via Veneto...
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Ferrari Convoy
Rome
Ready to stop traffic? You’ll no doubt be the center of attention as the engine roars gloriously and announces your arrival....
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Dinner with a Noble Family
Rome
Combine authentic local flavor with history. Dine with an Italian ancient noble family whose heritage dates back to the 13th century...
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FLORENCE
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The Westin Excelsior
Florence
With Florence’s Ponte Vecchio outside the window, you’ll hardly want to leave your luxurious room!
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Eurostar Adventure
Florence
At 200 mph, Eurostar trains are the perfect way to travel between cities and enjoy Italy’s breathtaking landscapes…
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Personalized Vespa Tour
Florence
Scoot around town and see the best sights from this fun and unique 365° perspective
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Private Fresco Viewing
Florence
Admire ancient masterpieces from close range with exclusive access away from the crowds…
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VENICE
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Hotel Danieli
Venice
You’ll really know you’ve arrived in Venice the moment you step foot in the lobby of this 14th-century noble palace…
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Mask Making
Venice
Play your own part in the Venetian Carnival while hand-making authentic masks, instructed by experts
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Costume Fitting
Venice
Corsets, bustiers, ruffled collars, everything uniquely tailored for men and women for that one special Venetian evening
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Gondola Serenade
Venice
Make a Romantic journey through Venice’s Grand Canal complete with lovely melodies floating alongside your gondola…
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Noble Palace
Venice
An 18th-century Venetian palace provides the perfect setting for an evening of enchantment on the Grand Canal...
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Venetian Costume Ball
Venice
Personally fitted in traditional gowns and suits, let your imagination guide you through an ancient Venetian soirée
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TUSCANY
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Tuscan Hot Air Ballooning
Tuscany
Rent the colorful balloons, hop in the baskets and glide over the cypress-lined roads leading to countryside villas...
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Verrazzano Castle in Chianti
Tuscany
Be led around this countryside castle by the charismatic caretaker, from the peak of its private hill to the depth of its Chianti wine cellars…
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Traditional Tuscan Dinner
Tuscany
At EIS, we can fit anything around your schedule, even if that means arranging dinners at all hours of the night!
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Spa Day at the Fonteverde Resort 1
Tuscany
Etruscan baths and outdoor thermal pools with a Tuscan countryside backdrop are only the beginning here
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Spa Day at the Fonteverde Resort 2
Tuscany
Etruscan hot baths and outdoor thermal pools with a Tuscan countryside backdrop…
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AMALFI COAST
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Classic Car Rally
Amalfi Coast
Discover the Amalfi Coast in disguise while searching for themed clues or loot and driving classic Italian cars!
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13TH ALTA PUSTERIA
INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL
JUNE 23-27 , 2010
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So many performing opportunities!
Peforming venues
Take your pick! The Alta Pusteria Festival reaches from Italy into Austria, hosting over 90 performing groups from 22 countries...
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Do as the locals do!
Peforming venues
Alpine choirs like to perform outdoors, amidst old water fountains and mills, surrounded by ancient barns and wooden farm houses...
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Ever performed in a castle?
Peforming venues
How about at the imposing Welsperg Schloss, once a watch tower fortress and guard of the highest end of the Casies Valley!...
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Great concert halls
Peforming venues
For a formal concert, you may want to perform in one of the several Alta Pusteria Festival's indoor venues. The Sala Mahler in Toblach...
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Artful church singing
Peforming venues
Alpine valleys are beautifully dotted with ancient white churches and tall bell towers. For centuries, the local communities have preserved their art, a mix of Italian and Germanic styles...
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The Great Parade - a showcase for ninety choirs!
Peforming venues
The highlight of the Alta Pusteria Festival is its memorable last day parade. Just under one hundred ensembles from over twenty countries...
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The Dolomites, the most recent World Heritage Site
Destination info
The Alta Pusteria Festival takes place in a quintessential Alpine region...
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Explore this land of many cultures
Destination info
The Pusteria valley, or Pustertal in German, was once part of Hapsburg Empire!...
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A rich music heritage
Destination info
The Pusteria Valley and the village of Toblach-Dobbiaco are where Gustav Mahler spent the summers from 1908 to 1910...
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Shopping and relaxing Alpine style
Destination info
Bruneck-Brunico, Pustertal's capital, and Innichen-San Candido are the lively towns of the valley. Pop into their cafès and restaurants to sample some Italian and Germanic treats...
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Bolzano, southern Tyrol´s pride
Destination info
Take some time to explore this nearly 1,000-year-old regional capital. Its bilingual culture makes it an example of the European Union's goal to have different peoples and traditions...
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CHOIR FESTIVAL
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The Ancient Spa at Montecatini
Musica Mundi
This breathtaking 19th-century columned venue is not only beautiful, historic and intriguing…
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Guided Cultural Tours
Musica Mundi
A must while in Florence, we equip our talented guides with microphones and the participants with headsets so no one misses a beat!
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No wining and dining
Musica Mundi
Buon appetito! Whenever we host youth groups, all meals are organized and we make sure everyone is well fed, entertained and surrounded by… water!
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Private Parade through Florence
Musica Mundi
Take over the town! Greeted in the courtyard of the noble Pitti Palace by their Italian peers in complete traditional costumes...
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Party in the Piazza
Musica Mundi
Even during an intensive musical tour, it’s not only about rehearsals and performances – these kids have fun!
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An Official Greeting
Musica Mundi
What a warm welcome! Escorted through the city by Florence’s professional historical entertainers...
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Serenading the City
Musica Mundi
Not only do our choirs come to the Renaissance art capital of the world, they also get to stand tall in Piazza Signoria, next to the Uffizi Gallery...
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Organized Rehearsals
Musica Mundi
While the choirs enjoy their musical touring, we arrange all the details behind the scenes...
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Have a break!
Musica Mundi
As rehearsals are about more than just singing, we make sure they’re held in spacious locations for physical exercises...
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Unbeatable Venues
Musica Mundi
Each musical performance is made unique due to the artistic, historical and honorable venues...
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Marvelous Meals
Musica Mundi
For our touring groups, we always ensure quality local cuisine with different flavorful menus every day…
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International Showcasing
Musica Mundi
When choirs from many different countries are hosted at a single event, they’re offered a unique showcasing opportunity...
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Get out of town!
Musica Mundi
Time to explore! In between rehearsals and performances, our choir kids are properly introduced to the region and several of its charming towns…
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Concert in Montecatini
Musica Mundi
Performing outdoors under the moon at the stunning Montecatini Spa in front of a large enthusiastic audience creates special memories to last forever…
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Picnic in the Park
Musica Mundi
Fun in the sun! Here at one of Montecatini’s splendid parks, our guests enjoy warm weather, big slices of refreshing watermelon…
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Palazzo Borghese Dinner
Musica Mundi
Feeling like nobility in an antique Florentine palace, the whole place is reserved privately for a special dinner in honor of our treasured guests.
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Central Performances
Musica Mundi
We invite the city to watch our choirs sing! In Florence’s San Lorenzo, next to the famous Medici Chapel...
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A Moving Moment
Musica Mundi
Everyone is amazed at the size and holiness of St. Peter’s Cathedral, and even more so are our choirs, who relish the opportunity to sing together...
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Final Celebration Dinner
Musica Mundi
When the moment comes for our young vocalists to say goodbye to their new international friends, we throw a final dinner party...
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PLAYING BASEBALL IN ITALY
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Softball & Baseball Tournaments
Playing baseball in Italy
You got that right; soccer isn't the only sport played in Italy! Combine culture, sport, and an enriching travel experience with Italy's outstanding fields…
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Field of dreams in Italy
Playing baseball in Italy
You may have to blink to believe it, but Italy has outstanding baseball and softball fields! Thanks to regular upkeep and special grooming...
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Nighttime ballgames in Italy
Playing baseball in Italy
We're all lit up! Summers are hot, but the nights are not: evening games in Italy are cool, fun and safe...
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Girl Power: play Softball everywhere in Italy!
Playing baseball in Italy
Are you prepared to compete against one of the best softball teams in Italy? Travel just outside Milan...
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Boys will be boys: Baseball in Italy from North to South!
Playing baseball in Italy
Let’s play ball! Start at the top in Bollate, near Milan.
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Post Game Party Time!
Playing baseball in Italy
Celebrate the love of the game, whether you win or lose! Enjoy a post party and socialize with the Italian team...
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Energizing Snacks
Playing baseball in Italy
In between double-headers you’ll get all the right nutrients and calories to fuel your next home run!
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Time out! Shopping in Parma
Playing baseball in Italy
Switch hitter! Take a break from playing softball. Not far from the field is the charming town of Parma...
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A Day at the Coliseum
Playing baseball in Italy
In between games, take in a little Ancient Roman culture. Enjoy a tour of the Coliseum and discover how the Roman Empire battled it out...
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Baseball and Renaissance
Playing baseball in Italy
Put away your gloves and store those bats 'cause we’re going on a road trip! Spend a day in Florence and soak in the Renaissance.
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Great Inexpensive Hotels
Playing baseball in Italy
We'll bring your teams to comfortable, clean, and modern hotels, strategically located near the ballparks. Add delicious continental breakfasts...
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Carbon Offsetting
