Attractions
Every year during the summer, millions of tourists travel to the Rockies. Some examples of warm-weather tourist locations located in the United States portion of the mountains are: Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Grand Teton National Park. Some National Parks that are located in the Canada portion of the Rocky Mountains are: Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, and Yoho National Park.
During other seasons of the year, tourists can participate in a variety of activities. Some other actions tourists can partake in while in the mountains include: hiking, camping, or engaging in mountain sports. Additional activities can include: biking, fishing, horseback riding, and/or going on a large number of scenic drives. With so many activities to participate in, the Rocky Mountains make a good tourist destination for any family.

Lodging
There are numerous places to stay all along the Rocky Mountains. If the traveler would like to visit one of the more famous National Parks, the Rocky Mountain National Park, a variety of lodging options are available. There are numerous lodges, cabins, and hotels in communities that neighbor the park for tourists to stay in. RV camping is also available in certain areas of this park.

There are also several options available to those who would like to visit Yellowstone National Park. This National Park offers resorts and spas, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. This is in addition to the RV camping, lodges, and cabins that most other places along the Rocky Mountains have available to tourists.

Eiffel Tower, Paris
The Eiffel Tower or La dame de fer (The Iron Lady) is definitely a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Built in 1889, it is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; Almost 7 million ascend it every year, 75% of whom are foreigners. However, as to the view your photos of the city will look much better with the Tower in them. Notre Dame on the other hand is the place to be for a nice view and pictures of Paris’ skyline.

Oktoberfest, Munich
Running from late September to the first weekend in October, Oktoberfest, is one of the most famous events in Germany. Held since 1810, it is an important part of Bavarian culture and the world’s largest fair, with more than 5 million people attending every year. Many visitors however are disappointed with high prices of beer as well as food. Besides, the fair is basically for those enjoying getting drunk with a bunch of foreign tourists.

The Blarney Stone, Ireland
The Blarney Castle and its Blarney Stone are a popular tourist attraction. The Stone is a block of bluestone built into the battlements of the Castle and a legend says that kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of great eloquence or skill at flattery. No wonder that the stone has been attracting visitors from all over the world. However, what luck can come of kissing a nasty, germ-infested piece of rock?

Cancun, Mexico
Cancun in southern Mexico underwent a remarkable transformation over the course of few years. Originally a fisherman’s island surrounded by virgin forest and unknown shores, it is now, along with Acapulco, the most renowned Mexican resort in the world. It is also the gateway to the Riviera Maya and the Yucatán interior, which has numerous archaeological sites, as Chichen Itza, Cobá and Tulum. No wonder Cancun is crammed with tourists and according to many no different than, let’s say, any other beach city in the U.S.

Stonehenge, United Kingdom
One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge, is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire. It is at the centre of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds. Visitors however cannot get close to the monoliths anymore and many are disappointed by the view of a major highway running right by the monument.

The Atomium, Brussels
Originally built for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, the Atomium is a steel monument in the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. The tubes enclose escalators connecting the spheres containing exhibit halls and other public spaces. The top sphere provides a panoramic view of Brussels. However, many visitors deem the whole construction “boring”. There is no real reason to visit it other than to take a couple of pics and say you have been there.

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
The Tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of Pisa. After the restoration works performed between 1990 and 2001, the tower now leans at about 3.99 degrees (in contrast to 5.5 degrees before that). This means that the top of the tower is displaced horizontally 3.9 meters from where it would be if the structure were perfectly vertical. The tower now is cabled up so it won’t lean any further. Get ready for crowds of tourists posing for photos where they pretend to hold it up.

The Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany at 2,963 meters. Germany’s longest river is the Rhine, which flows through the country for a total of 865 kilometers. Germany has 14 national parks, 101 nature reserves, and 15 biosphere reserves.

The GNTB has been responsible for marketing Germany in the domestic market since 1999, where its strategic role is to showcase consumer-oriented holiday themes with nationwide appeal.

The GNTB plays an important role in the promotion of Germany as a travel destination on the international market. Its activities include the development of new marketing strategies and concepts based on specific themes, events and attractions, and also bringing together and optimizing the diverse marketing activities of partners in the German travel industry. It also takes an active role in the form of far-ranging sales activities in new growth markets. In this respect, the GNTB relies on its close collaboration with the German travel industry, partners from commerce, and trade associations.

The GNTB’s business goals are to: increase the volume of tourist traffic; boost foreign currency receipts; strengthen Germany’s profile as a business location; and position Germany as a diverse and attractive travel destination.

Today, life in Germany is subject to a great diversity of cultural influences. It can generally be described as modern and cosmopolitan. The people of Germany love nothing more than getting together and celebrating, in traditional style during carnival season, at wine festivals, at the Oktoberfest and other beer festivals, or during music festivals from classical to rock — all helped along by great food and fine wines from the 13 vineyard regions.