Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the most captivating areas in Spain. The second largest city and popular tourist destination provides a wealth of activities for anyone on holiday. Famous for its gastronomy, Barcelona hosts world class restaurants, the perfect place to relax in after a long day on the sun drenched beaches and temperate Mediterranean sea. Wander around the lanes, quarters and plazas with all their architectural marvel and artistic delights and soak up the culture of this city steeped in history.

Madrid

It is hard to find a city more alluring than Madrid. It is famed for its high energy, spirited night times. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations for people looking for a lively time. Rent an apartment in the center to get right to the heart of this vibrant place and experience the passion Madrid offers. Stroll around the streets and sample the extent of the bars from mellow afternoon havens to raucous night time dens.

Valencia

Valencia, the third-largest city in Spain, is a popular tourist destination in the west of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Valencia is famous for its orange groves, nautical sports and beaches and is considered one of the primary business centers on the Mediterranean. 

A theme park for science, art and technology, la Ciudad de las Arrtes y las Ciencias, includes the largest aquarium in Europe. History buffs can visit the Cathedral that claims to house the Holy Grail and the gates of this medieval city, which date to the 14th century.

Broadway and Shubert Alley

Taking in a Broadway show is one of the highlights of a visit to New York City. Considered the pinnacle of American theater, it has long been world renowned for its performances. This is the place to come to see the latest shows and the long running classics. 

Broadway usually refers simply to Broadway theater which encompasses a large number of theater venues in the theatre district and along the street of Broadway. For the most popular shows tickets should be purchased well in advance. Shubert Alley is a famous pedestrian only alley in the theater district, and home to two well known playhouses; the Shubert on 221 West 44th Street and the Booth at 22 West 45th Street. 

Historically, aspiring actors would frequent Shubert Alley looking for opportunities to perform in a play sponsored by theater baron, Sam S. Shubert. "A Chorus Line" played at The Shubert for a record 6,137 shows. The musical, "Oklahoma" debuted in 1941 at the St James playhouse just down the street. Other legendary places include Sardi's restaurant where many famous actors met and the Music Box Theater, where Irving Berlin staged "The Music Box Revue" in 1921.

Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge, completed in 1883, was the world's first bridge to be constructed of steel. It spans the East River from Manhattan. The bridge is an American landmark that has inspired generations of poets, songwriters and painters. 

Engineer John Roebling conceived of the bridge in 1855 and worked out every detail from its two granite towers to its four suspended steel cables. In June 1869 while determining the Brooklyn tower site, a ferry crushed Roebling's foot. 

Three weeks later, before ground had been broken, Roebling died of tetanus. Roebling's son, Washington, picked up the reins and executed his Father's grand plans. In 1872, however, Washington developed caisson's disease which robbed him of his seeing, walking and writing facilities. The bridge features two powerful stone towers which are connected at the top with Gothic-shaped arches. They carry four cables that cross the East River.

Times Square

Formerly Longacre Square, Times Square was named in 1904 after the New York Times tower. The newspaper first posted current headlines along its famous moving sign, the world's first, in 1928. 

Long the heart of the Theater District, Times Square fell into decay during the Depression when many theaters shut down. The city cleaned up the area by inviting corporations such as Disney to move into the area. Today, Times Square has become a much safer place, day and night, with shopping, theaters and restaurants galore, not to mention its mammoth billboards.

Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building is one of New York's most recognizable landmarks. Though never occupied by the Chrysler car company, the Art Deco building remains firmly associated with the auto giant. 

Its spire resembles a car radiator grill with a series of triangular windows. The gargoyles adorning the exterior are modeled after hood ornaments. Built in 1929, the Chrysler Building was briefly the world's tallest building and remains the epitome of Art Deco architecture.