Local Travel Tip » Shopping http://www.localtraveltip.com Making the world a little bit smaller one travel tip at a time Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:12:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Copenhagen: Cleanest City in Europe http://www.localtraveltip.com/copenhagen-cleanest-city-in-europe/ http://www.localtraveltip.com/copenhagen-cleanest-city-in-europe/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:36:02 +0000 Getaway Guru http://www.localtraveltip.com/?p=470 Known as the Most Livable City in the World and as the cleanest city in Europe, Copenhagen is friendly to families of all ages. It is a unique and interesting place for a vacation that offers a variety of activities, including:

  1. Ice Skating: There are at least six authentic outdoor ice skating rinks in Copenhagen. The crisp, cool air is a refreshing experience for all who take advantage of this special family outing experience.
  2. Night Sky:  The Tycho Brahe Planetarium is also a special experience for those who are fascinated with the night sky. The presentations always begin with a quick review of what the night sky actually looks like that night. Although the presentations are commonly given in Danish, there are head phones/translators for English speakers.
  3. Theatre: Copenhagen offers a variety of opportunities to see the performed arts as well. The Royal Danish Opera and the Royal Danish Playhouse are both situated on water fronts, which offer miraculous views. The Royal Danish Theatre’s Old Stage has a very elegant interior, showcasing red velvet and gold.
  4. The Little Mermaid: In honor of Hans Christian Anderson’s Little Mermaid, Copenhagen is home to a statue named after her. It is one of the most photographed statues in the world.
  5. Shopping: The world’s longest pedestrian street that features the Copenhagen’s largest shopping center is known as Strøget. Big International Brands like Prada, Max Mara, Louis Vuitton, Cerutti, Mulberry, Chanel, Marlboro, Karen Millen, Hermès and Boss are all offered here.

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Lopez Island-

Lopez Island is known for its scenic vistas that include both the landscape features rolling farmlands and ocean vistas. It is a great place to go bicycling.

Orcas Island-

Art, activities, and agriculture flourish on Orcs Island. This island is horseshoe-shaped island and has a beautiful mix of lush forest, farm valleys, placid lakes, and stunning mountains are all wrapped around a beautiful fjord.

San Juan Island-

San Juan Island is the largest Island off the coast of Washington. It combines rocky shores and sandy beaches, prairie and pastureland, lakes and forests. This Island provides the perfect scenery for a lovely trip.

Bainbridge Island-

This island is located a short 35 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. Bainbridge Island has its own Performing Arts Center, movie complex and arts & crafts galleries featuring local and regional artists. You can enjoy shopping in historic Winslow and enjoy fine dining.

Washington Islands

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