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Madrid - The capital city of Spain, Madrid sits in the heart of the peninsula. Madrid is an industrial and political hub and is the seat of the Spanish Royal Family. But Madrid is also a booming tourist destination, characterized by intense cultural and artistic activity, a rich sporting heritage, and a lively nightlife. Experience incredible dining and shopping along the Paeo de la Castellana. Let yourself go in the pulsating nightlife of the Arguelles and Moncloa Districts. Catch a bullfight or visit the historic sites throughout the city. The choices are endless. Los Angeles - Although Los Angeles is referred to as the “city of angels,” it is perhaps more widely known as home of the celebrity. But Hollywood is only a small part of what makes this vast metropolis so great. Los Angeles is a charming assortment of intermingling communities, each with its own identity and character. From Beverly Hills, to Venice Beach, to Little Tokyo, Los Angeles is an extremely diverse metropolis. Vero Beach/stuart - Vero Beach occupies what is known as Florida's Treasure Coast and is considered one of the best small cities in the state. Vero Beach has also been included in "The 100 Best Art Towns in America" by "Rating Guide to Cities." Enjoy professional and amateur theatrical productions, contemporary and historical museums, renowned exhibitions, festivals and many works of art displayed throughout the area. The $2.5 million Center for the Arts is the largest combination art museum and teaching facility in the entire State of Florida. Dining and shopping run the gamut, while lodging ranges from luxurious oceanfront suites to delightful bed & breakfast inns. St. Petersburg - St. Petersburg is the 4th largest city in Florida, encompassing 234 miles of shoreline along Tampa Bay, Boca Ciega Bay and the Gulf of Mexico Intracoastal Waterway. The city enjoys an annual average temperature of 73.7 degrees and an average of 361 days of sunshine. Activities range from dining, shopping and nightlife along the downtown waterfront, to boating, fishing and golf, to exploring cultural sites like the Salvador Dali Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Tampa Bay Holocaust Museum. Portland - Portland is a city with personality, where you’ll find sidewalks paved with famous quotes, more microbreweries and brewpubs than any other city in the United States, ubiquitous coffee shops selling unique Northwest blends, and Powell's City of Books, the country's largest independent bookstore. Shoppers flock to the famous Portland Farmers' Market, as well as the Portland Saturday Market, the nation's largest open-air market for handcrafted goods in the United States, open Saturdays and Sundays (March-December 24). Dallas - The most visited city in Texas, Dallas is an expansive metropolis offering an immense array of sites and activities, business, leisure and adventure. The city is cosmopolitan yet still holds on to its southern roots. Dallas offers the best in art and recreation, dining and nightlife, sports, shopping, and more. In addition, the city offers more live music every night than even Nashville -- from Country & Western music to blues, rock, symphony and much more. Milwaukee - Milwaukee is an exciting city that blends a multitude of attractions with world-class dining and shopping, a thriving arts scene, and a pulsating nightlife. Milwaukee is also a city of history, a true American city comprised of Native American and Anglo cultures. Today, more than ever, Milwaukee earns its title as the Genuine American City. New York City - New York City is still the business and entertainment capital of the world. Most of what makes New York so famous is cosmopolitan Manhattan Island. Thousands of people bustle along Manhattan Streets each day, exploring landmarks such as Times Square and Central Park, strolling down Broadway or Fifth Avenue, or enjoying the immense variety of theater, restaurants, nightlife and more. Hey, it's the city that never sleeps. Miami - More than 10 million tourists a year flood Miami-Dade County to take advantage of the white-sand beaches, the sunny weather, the upscale shopping, the sizzling nightlife, and the outstanding “New World” cuisine that has taken on a style and taste of its own. Las Vegas - Las Vegas is a combination of fast gaming action, glamour and glitz, sophistication and debauchery, all in the middle of the desert. Dance the night away, dine on world-class cuisine, catch some of the oldest, most reliable names in entertainment, or put your life savings in the hands of fate at any one of the magnificent casino-hotels. Paris - Paris draws on two thousand years of history, giving this city an unrivaled cultural legacy. Paris is magnificent, ancient architecture, inspiring artistry, fashion, glamour, ethnic diversity, charming neighborhoods, refined cuisine, theater, and much more. Altogether Paris is a modern city, consistently responding to new challenges, creating new districts, new meeting places, and new ways of life. London - London is an extravagant mix of history and modernity, science and the arts, business and leisure. From the tranquility of Hyde Park, to the haunting legacy of the Towers of London, to the priceless artifacts in the British Museum and much more, London has a countless array of things to see and do. |
| Doubletree Hotel-overland Park 10100 College Boulevard in Kansas City. Hotel Reservations, Amenities and Map. |
Business-class rooms have hair dryers, iron and ironing board, dataports and two phones. Each of the 356 guest rooms and 17 suites is tastefully decorated and well-appointed for comfort and convenience. Fantastic shopping is only a short drive from the hotel. Situated in a wooded park-like setting, at I-435 and US 69, the Doubletree Hotel Overland Park is right in the heart of the bustling College Boulevard business corridor and less than 20 minutes from Kansas City. Visit the riverboat casinos and famed Country Club Plaza. The beautiful, 18-story Doubletree offers a rich array of amenities for the business traveler. See the Nelson Atkins Museum and Worlds of Fun Amusement Park. The popular Kansas Speedway and the Chiefs and Royals Stadiums are all just a short drive away.
