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Top 5 Cities for Entertainment Around the World

Although many people travel for relaxation and a desire to take a break from the demands of a hectic day-to-day life, most tourists are looking for more than just a beatific vista and a soft pillow when they shell out the money for a major vacation. The entertainment options offered by a locale can definitely impact the average tourist's desire to take a trip. And if you're looking for a city that can provide you with myriad forms of amusements when you travel, here are a few of the top contenders. source 1. Amsterdam, Netherlands. For adults seeking forms of entertainment that may not be available in other parts of the world due to common laws regarding gambling, drug use, and other amusements, Amsterdam is most accommodating. Even if you're not terribly keen on these forms of debauchery, there's plenty to do in this floating city. You can visit several fine museums, including those devoted to Rembrandt and Van Gogh, beer connoisseurs will enjoy the many pubs,...

Fireworks Displays Around the World That Are Worth Traveling to See

Fireworks are often used to punctuate and enhance times of celebration such as holidays and special events. For many they are an annual tradition, used to celebrate independence or the start of a new calendar year. But there's no doubt that some locales do it up right with massive displays that draw crowds by the millions. Here are just a few festivals of lights that have garnered global acclaim with their ability to light up the skies. 1. Disneyland - Anaheim, California. Okay, so Disneyland may not have the biggest or best fireworks display in the world, but for those looking to enjoy lights in the sky year round, every night delivers at the happiest place on Earth. And with the holidays coming, you're bound to enjoy seasonal themes both around the park and via the fireworks display - as if you needed a reason to go to the world's most popular theme park. 2. New Year's Eve - Sydney, Australia. Nearly every major city in the world employs fireworks to celebra...