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Preserved among this emerging growth still lies the rich cultural history of
In the heart of the city is Downtown Savannah which has world-class dining, educational museums and lively nightlife.
If you’re feeling daring and adventurous, visit the oldest part of the city and the haunted locales.
You can also explore the White House to the Capitol on America's Main Street, Pennsylvania Avenue. You'll hear about a trial of Nazi spies and why the Oval Office is shaped that way. You can also see some well-known (and not so well-known) Civil War sites in Washington, including where John Wilkes Booth met with his co-conspirators and the site of a stop on the Underground Railroad.
No matter how long your stay is, there's more to see in D.C. than you'll have time for. Seeing just the Smithsonian museums around the Mall could take you days, and add in time for a visit to Arlington National Cemetery or the White House, and you've got a great trip to Washington.
Plan ahead of time.
Every year numerous people travel to the
Although this is very religious time and some of Rome may be hibernating, there is still much you can experience off the beaten trail. If the Vatican and Colosseum are too crowded for your liking during this time, you can venture over to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, and take in more of the backstreet markets Rome has to offer. If you want to get out of the city, take a trip just outside of Rome and visit Assisi. You can take a tour, in either English or Italian, of both the Upper and Lower Basilicas, and hear the entire Giotto fresco cycle depicting the Life and Miracles of St. Francis.
So when you aren't taking in the beautiful Easter celebrations, explore a bit, even if you venture beyond Rome's borders. For other travel and tour ideas within Rome or Italy, visit Tourcaster.
Take a journey to nine of the most haunted locales in the oldest part of the city. You will hear about each locations haunted history and the spirits who call them home. Who knows, you may even experience a ghost along the way - thousands of visitors do every year!
Or perhaps Liverpool is more your style. Coined the European capital of culture in 2008, Liverpool has much to offer visitors, from Pier Head to Lime Street Station. Learn all about the birth of the Beatles.
However, no trip to the UK is complete without exploring London for a bit. Neighborhoods like Soho, Borough, Mayfair, Bloomsbury, Camden, and Victoria all offer a slightly different insight to the culture.
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Haipua’ena Falls, the first of many falls to come along the
Ching’s Pool, also known as the Blue Sapphire Pools, are located about 9 miles past mile marker 16. Take the path to the left of the bridge, as it is an easier climb than the path right next to the bridge. There is a gorge that connects these crystal clear, blue pools to one another. If the water flow is strong enough, you can even ride the “waves” from pool to pool.

The
Need a little entertainment along your drive? Turn on Tour of Maui and listen to important facts about various sites along the highway as well as groove out to the music of Crazy Fingers.
Tourcaster’s “Walki-Talki” tour of Berlin begins at Reichstag, Germany’s Parliament. Here, you will learn of the major political events that have taken place over the last couple of hundred years.

May 2005 marked the 60th anniversary of the fall of the Nazi regime. For this landmark event, the city of Berlin opened the Holocaust memorial to commemorate the 6 million Jews that suffered under Hitler. As you walk through the memorial, you will learn brave stories of Jewish families that endured Hitler’s torture during the War.
As you continue to soak in the sights, you will pass what is left of the Berlin Wall. Its graffiti reveals sentiments of the Cold War and through your iPod, you will learn about its incredible rise and fall.

Towards the end of your tour, you’ll visit the Gendarmenmarkt; one of Berlins most cultural squares with adjacent concert halls and museums, before ending at the Berliner Dom; a Baroque style church that was badly damaged in the War, but is now restored to its original beauty.
Come visit these and other extraordinary sights in Berlin. With Tourcaster as your guide, you are set for a historical adventure!
Take a tour down La Rambla with Tourcaster and discover the best of Barcelona. As you explore the town you can still see remnants of its Roman heritage, including the ruins in Placa del Rei, the Basilica La Seu and the Gothic Quarter.

You’ll pass by the Grande Teatre de Liceu, where you can see the opera, or listen to a recital by one of Spain’s talented musicians. Further along the tour you will reach the Christopher Columbus Monument and Maritime Museum, where you will learn about the great explorer’s journeys across the Atlantic.
The tour ends at Port Vell, once a deserted harbor, is now a bustling entertainment center renovated for the 1992 Olympics.
With Tourcaster as your personal guide, you’ll discover these sights and many more.

Birdseye View
Take Flight in the London Eye! Hop on board the world’s largest Ferris wheel for 360 views spanning 25 miles. Learn about the sights from the comfort of your seat: Parliament, Big Ben, The Gherkin, Westminster Abbey and more….

Take a stroll through Covent Garden, where each street has a special story. Even though the fruits and vegetable stands of the Victorian era have now disappeared, you can still indulge yourself in antiques, unique gifts and fashion boutiques in the market. During the summer, you may also find street musicians and small bands of actors performing in and around the piazza.
With Tourcaster as your guide, you’ll learn the origin of the Garden as well as its theatrical history. You’ll get to explore the Actors’ Church, Royal Opera House and the Garrick Club, where writers such as Charles Dickens would mingle with composers like Sullivan and actors, such as Charles Kemble.
Put on your walking shoes and follow the procession as you watch and learn about the Changing of the Guards. Nearly every day in the summer and every other day in the winter the Queen’s army marches on horseback from St. James’s Palace to Buckingham Palace for the guard change. Learn about the Royal residences and tradition of the guard ceremony. Pack yourself a picnic so that you can lounge in Green Park after the event.
The River Thames
Take a walk along London’s lively River Bank. Learn the history and legends of London Bridge. As you stroll along you’ll discover the Golden Hinde at Pickford’s Wharf. Here, you’ll find a replica of the ship in which Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world.
Along the way you’ll be able to visit the original and new sites of the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, as well as the renowned Tate Modern Museum. Other stops during the tour include the Clink Prison, which held heretics during medieval times, and Bear Gardens, which was the venue for a rather gory sport now banned!
Tourcaster’s Stroll San Francisco “Whole Shebang” and “Lite” tours take you through North Beach, all the way to Union Square.

Wander through the Italian neighborhood of North Beach for a gelato or glass of Chianti. During the day the area welcomes picnickers to Washington Square Park and at night the streets are filled with street musicians. If you are feeling energetic, make your way to the top of Coit Tower for extraordinary views of the city.
Stroll the 24 blocks of Chinatown. Find your luck on Ross Alley where you will find a fortune cookie factory. Relax in corner restaurant for a taste of traditional dim sum and some good people watching.

Before your tour ends; climb to the top of Nob Hill to see historical stately homes and reward yourself at the top with an incredible vista of the San Francisco Bay and beyond.
With Tourcaster as your guide, you’ll learn the history and culture of this adorable city with so much charm.

Besides its beautiful castle, Edinburgh is well known for its annual International Festival, which runs from August to September. This arts festival began in 1947 and has since exploded into an international affair. Artists, actors, musicians and dancers come from around the world to perform in Scotland’s capital city.

While you are there, be sure to soak in Edinburgh’s heritage by exploring Old Town and New Town. Stroll down Princes street for some of the city’s best shopping then take a breather in Princes gardens where you will find an intriguing floral clock.
Across the gardens you’ll enter old town. Take a tour of Edinburgh castle as well as the many squares in Old Town that feature the city’s Parliament offices. Along the way you’ll discover the Witches Memorial where over 300 women were burned as witches between 1479 and 1722. You’ll also pass by grassmarket, full of lively pubs and traditional Scottish goods.
Take note of the theatres and museums while you explore, as many of the festival events are hosted there.
Fill your senses with arts and heritage this summer! Visit Tourcaster for all your sightseeing needs throughout Edinburgh and don’t forget to check out www.eif.co.uk for details on the International Festival.

• Step into labyrinth of Kensington Market for a selection of eclectic arts and crafts as well street musicians and food and spices from around the world.
• Wander into Yorkville. This Bohemian hot spot of the 1960s is know bustling with manicured gardens and haute couture.
• Stroll around the historic St Lawrence Market where you will find the City Hall along with a variety of farmers and antiques markets.
• Explore Toronto’s lively Annex; one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and home of the University of Toronto. Take a ride on a street-car and visit Loma Casa, China Town and the many art galleries that line Bloor Street.
With Tourcaster as your guide, you will learn the history of all these attractions and more!

As you listen to Tourcaster’s guide you’ll discover how this commercial center thrived from about 7 BC until the Imperial period, and how it suffered from repeated destruction due to political strife. Uncover why the Forum was abandoned in the 4th Century AD and how it was nearly lost forever it were not for a particular political figure in the 19th Century.
Head to Rome this summer with your personal tour guide. Check out The Forum and many other tours at Tourcaster.com.
Tourcaster’s Washington DC National Mall tour takes you to all these places as you lean the history and functions of your surroundings. Don’t forget to take a break in the beautiful botanical gardens along the way.

Yellowstone
Watch Old Faithful geyser erupt in Yellowstone, take a dip in a hot spring, or hit the trails for some animal spotting. Learn about the Inferno of 1988 that destroyed nearly 40 percent of this great park and how it has recovered. Discover the history behind this area’s unique geology from local park rangers as you explore the area by road or foot. Tourcaster’s Yellowstone guide allows you to start your tour from anywhere in the park.

Rocky Mountain Trail
Trail Ridge Road, in Rocky Mountain National Park, is the highest continuously paved highway in the United States. Tourcaster’s 90-minute audio guide takes you along this invigorating 40-mile drive, which begins in Estes Park, and climbs to an elevation of 12,183 feet before descending towards Grand Lake. Experience incredible views of glacial valleys, meadowlands and mountain peaks. Learn the history of early settlers in the area as well as about local wildlife. The tour guides you to various viewpoints and hiking trails along the way so you can stretch your legs and take in your surroundings.

