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Slideshow: Awesome Australia

From the majestic opera house to the rugged outback, explore and experience Australia. Australia – Oceania – Travel and Tourism – Travel Services – Recreation  

Slideshow: Scintillating South Africa

South Africa is gearing up for the 2010 World Cup, but tourist operators hope the country will attract visitors long after the soccer fans are gone. South Africa – Africa – South Africa under apartheid – Association football – Tourism  

Slideshow: Spring in bloom

From daffodils to carpets of crocuses, spring flowers are bursting with life and color across the world. Flower – Narcissus – Business – Shopping – Florists  

Slideshow: Spring in bloom

The cherry blossoms blooming in Washington, D.C. and Tokyo mark the end of winter. Cherry blossom – Washington – Japan – Tokyo – Asia  

Slideshow: Luck o’ the Irish

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that embraces everything Irish, and celebrations reach far outside the borders of the Emerald Isle. Saint Patrick’s Day – emeraldisle – St Patricks Day – Irish people – Holidays  

Slideshow: When in Rome …

Nicknamed “The Eternal City,” Rome is home to some of the most world’s most recognizable structures. Rome – Eternal City – Italy – Lazio – Arts and Entertainment  

Slide show: City of Angels

Los Angeles will see some of the world’s most recognizable faces when A-listers descend on the 82nd annual Academy Awards. Visitors to La-La Land will find beaches, culture, history and much more. AcademyAward – Los Angeles – United States – California – Counties  

Slide show: Walking out for a view

Around the world, there are spectacular skywalks, bridges and other outlets, including the Ledge at Chicago’s Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), that allow visitors to step out and get a good look at their surroundings. Chicago – Willis Tower – Bridge – Technology – Business  

Slide show: Let the Games begin

Vancouver is all set to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, and visitors to the city will have a wealth of options to keep them busy.  

Slide show: Super South Florida

Miami, Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas will be busy thanks to a host of pre- and post-Super Bowl parties since this year’s big game will be played at Sun Life Stadium in Miami. Super Bowl – Miami – Fort Lauderdale Florida – United States – FortLauderdale