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Castlemartyr Resort is a 17th century country manor house with 220 acres of beautiful acres with woods, streams and a lake. Its history includes ownership by the Knights Templar and also Sir Walter Raleigh. Nearby ancient ruins add to the atmosphere and sense of history. Some of the amenities at Castlemartyr Resort include the 24,000 square-foot Avriga Spa, a links-style Irish championship golf course and a Yoga and Pilates Studio.

Many of the buildings feature a flamboyant twentieth-century avant-garde Finnish architectural style. The history and culture of Finland, and Turu dating from the 1200's is on display at the Turku Castle and Historical Museum. If you are looking for Christmas vacation ideas, Turku is referred to in Finland as Christmas Town. For two weeks in December Turku and Santa go all out with holiday festivals and Christmas events.

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some highlights when you visit are the Argus House, House of Neptune and Amphitrite, House of Deer and Pozzuoli. There's a price list painted on a wall, communal baths, 2,000 year old metal bathtubs and humorous paintings and mosaics. A visit to Herculaneum is a fascinating look into the past.

Lisbon is a popular port of call cruise passengers seeking romance and adventure in Europe. One of the big attractions is the legacy left behind from hosting its first world expo in 1998. Along the banks of the Tagus River visitors enjoy the virtual reality pavilion, Vasco de Gama shopping mall, a multi-purpose sports and cultural center and Lisbon Oceanarium - the largest aquarium in Europe.

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