Lots of great places I've been to, but one of the most amazing was a little town called West Bend, Iowa, and the "Grotto of the Redemption." In the 20th century, a local priest felt he was called to create a grotto dedicated to St. Mary and he started building it, using seashells, semi-precious stones, minerals, petrified wood, stalactites, fossils, etc. It grew into an absolutely amazing place, a series of little rooms and chapels and passageways, all made out of this collection of stones and shells. It sparkles and shines and it's almost too much to take in.
You really don't have to be a religious person to be completely wowed by this place. I've tried to find some good pix here online and most barely convey anything like the full impact of the place. Some of the best are at the URL below. But if you're traveling through the heart of America, I highly recommend a stop in West Bend, Iowa. You'll need a couple of hours, at least, to take in the Grotto.
2007-03-06 10:01:09
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answered by katbyrd41 7
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Whitehaven beach in the Whitsundays, Australia - constantly rates one of the best beaches in the world, isolated island with brilliant white sand.
And best snorkelling/diving in the world!
2007-03-06 17:37:50
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answered by BUNGLE!! 5
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Disney land Paris took my daughter when she was 3 she was so existed i will never forget the look on her face when she sore Cinderella for the first time
2007-03-06 17:43:27
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answered by debbie 5
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Sistine chapel!
incredible place... truly unbelievable and breathtaking work of art.
2007-03-06 17:38:14
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answered by David 2
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Eltham (S.E.London)...just up the road from Greenwich.. basically cos its better than Greenwich
2007-03-06 17:43:18
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answered by pop c 2
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whitehaven beach, whitsunday islands, Australia. Its heaven on earth. :o)
2007-03-06 17:40:31
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answered by farleyjackmaster 5
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To Greenwich (London) cos that is were all my life dramas and loves have been...
2007-03-06 17:37:09
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answered by EveyM 2
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Cuba - atmosphere, people and variety
2007-03-06 17:37:32
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answered by bubblybassoonist 3
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Bed, because nothing beats sex and sleep.
2007-03-08 20:02:03
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answered by Anonymous
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boston its brill
2007-03-06 17:42:41
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answered by minnie 2
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