Where does Rio de Janeiro rank on the list of the World's Most Popular
Travel Destinations? John
www.riotudobom.com
On Oct 19, 9:37=A0am, "www.TukTukTips.com" wrote:
> World=92s Most Popular Travel Destinationswww.TukTukTips.com- Your place =
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> Paris, France
> 15.6 million visitors (2007)
> Tuk Tuk Tip: Most people think the best view of Paris is from the
> Eifel Tower. However, there is only one skysc.r that was ever
> permitted to be built in Paris, the Montparnasse Tower, which blocks
> part of the view of the city. =A0For 6 euro you can taken an elevator
> to
> the observation deck at the Montparnasse Tower (taller than the Eifel
> Tower). It is the best unobstructed view of Paris since you are
> standing on the only skysc.r. =A0Plus, you don't have to wait in
> line
> at the Eifel tower or climb the stairs to get the great view.
>
> London, United Kingdom
> 14.8 million visitors (2008)
> Tuk Tuk Tip: You can buy half price theatre tickets in Leicester
> Square for same-day shows. Go to the booth called TKTS, which is run
> by The Society of London Theatre. It is the only free standing booth
> actually within the square. They have the best seats and are the most
> trustworthy ticket vendor. Be sure to line up early.
>
> Bangkok, Thailand
> 10.84 million visitors (2007)
> Tuk Tuk Tip: Tuk Tuks are open-air motorized carts that are a common
> means of transportation for tourists. They are great for the cultural
> experience, but after you=92ve had your fun with the tuk tuks, taxis
> are
> the way to go. Taxis are cheaper, faster, and air-conditioned. =A0Taxis
> are metered by law, so if a taxi doesn=92t have a meter, don=92t take it.
>
> Singapore, Singapore
> 10.1 million visitors =A0(2008)
> Tuk Tuk Tip: =A0The government is pretty strict with rules to keep
> people in order (the result is a meticulous city that is clean and
> safe). Do not cross the street against the light or you risk a fine
> of
> $100. As far as rumors of being arrested for chewing gum goes, you
> can
> chew it, but you can't distribute it to other people. In other words,
> don't be a gum dealer.
>
> New York City, United States
> 9.5 million visitors =A0(2008)
> Tuk Tuk Tip: At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the admittance fee is
> only suggested. =A0You can pay a penny and get in.
>
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> Hong Kong, China
> 7.94 million visitors =A0(2008)
>
> Istanbul, Turkey
> 7.05 million visitors (2008)
>
> Dubai, United Arab Emirates
> 6.9 million visitors (2007)
>
> Shanghai, =A0China
> 6.66 million visitors (2007)
>
> Rome, Italy
> 6.12 million visitors (2007)
>
> Seoul , South Korea
> 4.99 million visitors (2007 )
>
> Barcelona, =A0Spain
> 4.72 million visitors (2008)
>
> Madrid, =A0Spain
> 4.64 million visitors (2008)
>
> Mecca, =A0Saudi Arabia
> 4.5 million (2007)
>
> Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
> 4.4 million visitors (2007)
>
> Beijing, China
> 4.4 million visitors (2007)
>
> Moscow, Russia
> 4.1 million visitors (2008)
>
> Prague, Czech Republic
> 4.1 million visitors (2008)
>
> Amsterdam, Netherlands
> 3.66 million (2008)
>
> Vienna , Austria
> 3.53 million (2008)
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