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		<title>Top 10 art galleries in the world</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visiting art galleries is one of my much-preferred activities during my vacations. I have explored numerous art galleries and have given below are ten best art galleries in the world:
Dream Paradise Gallery
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.travelfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Dream-Paradise-Gallery.jpg" rel="lightbox[1745]"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1746" style="padding:3px;" title="Dream Paradise Gallery" src="http://www.travelfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Dream-Paradise-Gallery-300x299.jpg" alt="Dream Paradise Gallery" width="180" height="180" /></a>Visiting art galleries is one of my much-preferred activities during my vacations. I have explored numerous art galleries and have given below are ten best art galleries in the world:</p>
<h5>Dream Paradise Gallery</h5>
<p>Hawaii is well-known for its beaches and waves. There are many more things that Hawaii offers to its tourists. The Dream Paradise Gallery is located in Hawaii and is one of the best across the world.</p>
<h5>Gallery of Caribbean Art</h5>
<p>Gallery of Caribbean Art is the only art gallery in the region, which is responsible for promoting arts and artifacts of Caribbean region. It features Cuban artists, Jamaican artists, Haitian artists, and various other Caribbean artists.</p>
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<h5>Johannesburg Art Gallery</h5>
<p>Johannesburg Art Gallery showcases African art, which mainly consists of woodcarvings, brass, and leather artworks.</p>
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<h5>Sao Paulo Museum of Art</h5>
<p>Brazil is many times identified as the “land of constrasts”. Art buffs all across the world knows Brazil as a home to the Sao Paulo Museum of Art, which one of best art galleries in the world. This museum showcases modern art in Brazil.</p>
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<h5>Art Gallery of Ontario</h5>
<p>Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the few largest art museums in United States of America. The total area occupied by Art Gallery of Ontario is around 486,000 sq ft and these days construction of few new extensions and facilities are going on. This gallery owns few of the finest collections of art work in Canada.</p>
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<h5>National Gallery of Australia</h5>
<p>The National Gallery of Australia is the premier art museum and gallery all across the country. It was established in the year 1967 and displays more than 120000 works of art. National Gallery of Australia features arts that cover Western and Eastern hemispheres, modern, ancient, and fine arts.</p>
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<h5>ShanghArt Gallery</h5>
<p>The gallery was established in the year 1996 and from that has grown to develop into one of the few most powerful contemporary art institutions in China. ShanghART Gallery is now established as a leading gallery that represents established figures and at the same time they are continuously supporting the work of numerous innovative-talented young artists.</p>
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<h5>Egyptian Museum</h5>
<p>The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is commonly known as the Egyptian Museum and is located in Cairo in Egypt. This museum houses wide-ranging collections of the ancient Egyptian antiquities. Egyptian Museum has almost around 120,000 items, a representative amount of them are put on display, while the remainder are safe in the storerooms.</p>
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<h5>National Gallery of London</h5>
<p>National Gallery of London was founded in the year 1824. This gallery houses a wealthy collection of more than 2,300 paintings, which belongs to the period between the mid-thirteenth century to early nineteenth century. It is located on Trafalgar Square.</p>
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<h5>Gallery Kaleidoscope</h5>
<p>Gallery Kaleidoscope is located in London at Willesden Lane. It was established more than 25 yrs ago. The exhibitions in Gallery Kaleidoscope include sculptures, portraits, ceramics, and paintings.</p>
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		<title>Seven Mini Paradises Worth A Visit</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Travel is filled with delightfulness and contentment and lets you to visit some of the most exciting places like ancient informative museums, some beautiful locations but it often ends up leading you exhausted and tired with break neck trips and routes. So it is a smart choice to choose small and marvellous locations which do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Travel is filled with delightfulness and contentment and lets you to visit some of the most exciting places like ancient informative museums, some beautiful locations but it often ends up leading you exhausted and tired with break neck trips and routes. So it is a smart choice to choose small and marvellous locations which do not extract much of you, but at the same time gives you the pleasure and also lets you to explore never seen before locations. It should be an idyllic and enthralling location away from the routine life, far away from the normal hustle and bustle. So below are some of the best secret hideaways worth checking out around the world.</p>
<h3>Howth, Ireland</h3>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-40" title="Howth, Ireland" src="http://www.travelfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/2158094670010442789nmzsbl_fs.jpg" alt="Howth, Ireland" width="614" height="461" /></p>
<p>Located in the arms of eastern Ireland, this soothing sleepy location is just a perfect destination to give rest to your soul, a perfect place to evade from the noise of Dublin City. It is nearly 30 minutes away from Dublin by DART. This is a rich and prosperous suburban peninsula which affords a splendid view of the rest of Ireland just by undergoing a day’s trip or an overnight stay.</p>
<p>This town has preserved some ancient archaeological remnants of 14th century St. Mary’s Abbey which is a chilling place to leisurely walk in. It has some awe inspiring worth noticing places which can be reached just by having a three hour cliff walk which rings the peninsula connected by calm paths around hills of health and stunning cliffs. Also some of the must watch are the lighthouse which enshrines the literary giant Salmon Rushdie or one can spend time in the tranquil location down the water banks admiring the Irish sea.</p>
<h3>Oregon Coast</h3>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-41" title="Oregon Coast" src="http://www.travelfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Oregon_Coast_2.jpg" alt="Oregon Coast" width="614" height="461" /></p>
<p>This is an outstanding site that offers variations like beaches, parks, hills and forests with uneven coves and craggy cliffs. It tenders amazingly beautiful coastline best viewed from the string of state parks. It is best seen via roadways i.e. either by using a car or bicycle. The main route of Highway 101 passes through various angles of the seaboard offering adventurous routes as well providing postcard size water views which just leaves one’s jaw dropping, its so real and an eye opener. Also peaceful roads in this quiet country give way to cyclists and allow them for pedalling and watching it live.</p>
<p>The Oregon coast is basically bifurcated into two parts: the North Coast, from Astoria through Lincoln City, and the South Coast, passing from Lincoln City through Brookings. The south part is kind of noticeably less developed and rockier than the northern sections which apparently gives it isolated and lonely look because of which it experiences fewer visitors. The backdrop of rocky beachside is a chilling and fun place to spend time with your loved ones. The vicinity formed by small working class gives the site a palpable authenticity. This is surely a place away from the stressed life and imbibes peace and tranquillity that no one will ever forget such a beautiful experience.</p>
<h3>La Paz, Costa Rica</h3>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-44 alignleft" title="La Paz, Costa Rica" src="http://www.travelfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/256299829PtypMs_fs.jpg" alt="La Paz, Costa Rica" width="410" height="614" /></p>
<p>This destination bestows natural aroma with enchanting waterfalls, rainforests and gardens. The main attractions here are La Paz Waterfall and Butterfly Gardens and besides this, this place has much to offer to its visitors like the captivating rainforests. Arriving to these locations gives a feeling like some one is not in earth but is residing in paradise. An hour away is a peace lodge outside the busy capital, San Jose; this place gives a feel out of the world.  This lodge offers the views of much renowned rainforest and also the striking views of the La Paz River Valley.</p>
<p>This place bequeaths stupendous natural view and the route takes you past five waterfalls which will not stop you admiring the beauty. And not only these, adding more spice to the food is the Butterfly Observatory and Hummingbird Gardens which gives a close look at the nature. The plush green rainforest, beautiful creatures and cascading waterfalls are the best hideaways all available at a place altogether. So aren’t many reasons attached here that can tempt you to visit this destination?</p>
<h3>North Rim, Grand Canyon</h3>
<p>Grand Canyon is one of the major breakthroughs in the world and has large tourist fan following which means that it’s crowded throughout the entire year. So you can recognise how amazing this place is. So if you are looking to experience the grandeur of the park without throngs of masses, then there is a better option to choose the quieter North Rim famous for its cooler temperatures, thick wildflower meadows and lush forest with ponderosa pines. Here there are scintillating landscape views with loads of adventure waiting like plenty of hiking opportunities are there for adventure seekers. And the ride of classic “<strong>Grand Canyon Mule Ride</strong>” takes one either around or below the Rim.</p>
<p>The north rim is located in Northern Arizona near Southern Utah, with a 1,000 feet higher altitude comparatively to the more popular South Rim. Over here any kind of amenities are closed between mid-October to mid-may. Although one can drive into the park and camp until the first snow closes the roads.</p>
<p>There is an interesting Grand Canyon Lodge which is fascinating because of its structure; it is a wood and stone hotel that is placed on the canyon rim affording amazing canyon views. Also there is a chance to spent time in campgrounds and small motels which would remain unforgettable experience of anyone’s lifetime.</p>
<h3>Lake Champlain, Vermont</h3>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-45" title="Lake Champlain, Vermont" src="http://www.travelfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Lake-Champlain.jpg" alt="Lake Champlain, Vermont" width="614" height="461" /></p>
<p>This place lies in the vicinity of major cities like Boston, Providence, Hartford and New York. This place offers way to open islands that are located alongside the skinny Lake Champlain which gives one a unique experience and fills with bliss. The Pristine islands are small but rather charming and peaceful. There are loads of adventure opportunities like swimming, camping and hiking which will keep the adventure lovers busy.</p>
<p>But when it comes to amenities available, let me inform you that there are few amenities available, but still it is none the less enjoyable with picnic tables and grillers spread over the island and everyone spicing their food. There is a sense of austere beauty in the 30 mile long road which connects the low open island parks that ends up to the Canadian border.</p>
<p>North Hero State Park is famous for the facilities and services it provides and it is looked as the <strong>“crown jewel”</strong> of the Lake Champlain Island Parks, sprawling over an area of 399 acres. It offers an amazing service of 99 spacious, wooded and private campsites. So if you have desire of fulfilling workout there is an exciting opportunity because some islands rent kayaks or canoes. This facility is perfectly soothing for someone having an adventurous spirit.</p>
<h3>Gryon, Switzerland</h3>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-46" title="Gryon, Switzerland" src="http://www.travelfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/51424249BOzBWW_fs.jpg" alt="Gryon, Switzerland" width="614" height="412" /></p>
<p>The small town of Gryon is a natural location presenting marvellous display of wavy mountains and is distinct if trailing to Europe. However this location is muddled between the long undulating mountains and an amazing hostel. These features make it a calm location to rest in tranquillity and peace. This is an unparalleled and not yet explored destination because of its natural atmosphere and these are the main charm of the place.</p>
<p>There is an antique Swiss Alp Retreat tucked in the Chalet Marin which is 200 year old and is well known for its assortment in services. This bohemian backpacker establishment provides comfortable and clean services like beds, lavatory and this is not the end, it also rents skis, has daily sign-ups for cheese farm tours, paragliding, thermal baths, and wine or chocolate. All this provide a native flavour and lets us to peep into their culture and lifestyle. The Chalet Martin Range bequeaths spectacular views, hiking and walking trails from the front door, and close proximity to the ski town of Villars so this place is the perfect choice to become a sanctuary.</p>
<h3>Ouray, Colorado</h3>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-47" title="Ouray, Colorado" src="http://www.travelfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/206204101hQfVzG_fs.jpg" alt="Ouray, Colorado" width="614" height="461" /></p>
<p>US 5OO, is a spot which is rumoured that its road bed possesses rich minerals that has earned it a valuable title called <strong>“Million Dollar Hwy”</strong> and it gains <strong>“million-dollar”</strong> suggestions from around every nook and corner. This place falls in between Silverton and Ouray.  This trail passes through the past mining, which is an old mining town of the old Wild West. It is enriched with natural beauty and provides extravagant alpine scenery, and fantastic rocky mountain peaks that are lying so nearby that they leave a long lasting impression on your mind.</p>
<p>This destination has exotic beauty that leaves one spellbind. Ouray Ice Park is a fun and frolic place to chill in. Undulating mountains and gushing waterfalls give a healing touch and one easily gets engrossed in its beauty. This is the perfect place to meander and enjoy with loved ones and is equally affordable for all budget types.</p>
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