<strong>April in Paris:</strong> Nothing says spring in Paris quite like vibrant blooms at the Eiffel Tower. Click through the gallery for more scenes of Paris and four more April destinations:
April in Paris: Nothing says spring in Paris quite like vibrant blooms at the Eiffel Tower. Click through the gallery for more scenes of Paris and four more April destinations:
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<strong>April in Paris:</strong> Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris looks radiant on a spring day. Work started on the cathedral in the 12th century and took about 300 years. It's now one of the city's most enduring symbols.
April in Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris looks radiant on a spring day. Work started on the cathedral in the 12th century and took about 300 years. It's now one of the city's most enduring symbols.
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<strong>April in Paris:</strong> Luxembourg Gardens, in the 6th arrondissement, is a favorite gathering spot for locals and tourists.
April in Paris: Luxembourg Gardens, in the 6th arrondissement, is a favorite gathering spot for locals and tourists.
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<strong>April in Kyoto, Japan:</strong> Sunset comes to Kiyomizu-dera Temple during cherry blossom season. The Buddhist site goes back to 780 A.D.
April in Kyoto, Japan: Sunset comes to Kiyomizu-dera Temple during cherry blossom season. The Buddhist site goes back to 780 A.D.
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<strong>April in Kyoto, Japan:</strong> Traditional Japanese culture flourishes in Kyoto, and its geisha districts are a big tourist draw.
April in Kyoto, Japan: Traditional Japanese culture flourishes in Kyoto, and its geisha districts are a big tourist draw.
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<strong>April in Kyoto, Japan:</strong> Talk about going green. The Sagano Bamboo Forest just outside the city often makes "most beautiful" lists -- for good reason. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Ftravel%2Farticle%2Fsagano-bamboo-forest%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Read more about the forest here.</a>
April in Kyoto, Japan: Talk about going green. The Sagano Bamboo Forest just outside the city often makes "most beautiful" lists -- for good reason. Read more about the forest here.
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<strong>April in the Texas Hill Country:</strong> Austin residents are known for their love of the outdoors, and they don't need to leave the city to get it. The Colorado River is a veritable playground, with kayaking and popular trails along the shore.
April in the Texas Hill Country: Austin residents are known for their love of the outdoors, and they don't need to leave the city to get it. The Colorado River is a veritable playground, with kayaking and popular trails along the shore.
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<strong>April in the Texas Hill Country:</strong> People have been dancing at the Broken Spoke in Austin for decades. The city has an interesting and easy mix of cultures -- cowboy, hippie and nerd are just a few of the contributors to Austin's tapestry.
April in the Texas Hill Country: People have been dancing at the Broken Spoke in Austin for decades. The city has an interesting and easy mix of cultures -- cowboy, hippie and nerd are just a few of the contributors to Austin's tapestry.
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<strong>April in the Texas Hill Country:</strong> Mission San Jose in San Antonio, also known as the "Queen of the Missions," is a great place to visit and less crowded than the Alamo.
April in the Texas Hill Country: Mission San Jose in San Antonio, also known as the "Queen of the Missions," is a great place to visit and less crowded than the Alamo.
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<strong>April in Nicaragua:</strong> Little Corn Island is known for its relaxed Caribbean vibe and remains mostly unspoiled, with rugged palm-lined beaches.
April in Nicaragua: Little Corn Island is known for its relaxed Caribbean vibe and remains mostly unspoiled, with rugged palm-lined beaches.
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<strong>April in Nicaragua:</strong> Tourists slide down the Cerro Negro Volcano to enjoy "volcano boarding" near Leon. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Ftravel%2Farticle%2Fvolcano-board%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Find out more of what it's like to slide down the volcano here.</a>
April in Nicaragua: Tourists slide down the Cerro Negro Volcano to enjoy "volcano boarding" near Leon. Find out more of what it's like to slide down the volcano here.
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<strong>April in Nicaragua: </strong>This Central American country has some real architectural gems, including the Cathedral of Granada. The well-preserved city of Granada is a popular stop for history fans.
April in Nicaragua: This Central American country has some real architectural gems, including the Cathedral of Granada. The well-preserved city of Granada is a popular stop for history fans.
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<strong>April in Morocco:</strong> Marrakech is at the top of many a Morocco travel list. The lively Jemaa el-Fnaa is the main market square of the city, and you'll get a chance to see locals there and enjoy halqa (street theater).
April in Morocco: Marrakech is at the top of many a Morocco travel list. The lively Jemaa el-Fnaa is the main market square of the city, and you'll get a chance to see locals there and enjoy halqa (street theater).
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<strong>April in Morocco: </strong>Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, is the largest in Africa and one of the most renowned mosques in the world. And its Atlantic Ocean setting is a real stunner.
April in Morocco: Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, is the largest in Africa and one of the most renowned mosques in the world. And its Atlantic Ocean setting is a real stunner.
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<strong>April in Morocco: </strong>Ready for a desert adventure? In Morocco, you can join a camel caravan for a brief feel of Saharan life.
April in Morocco: Ready for a desert adventure? In Morocco, you can join a camel caravan for a brief feel of Saharan life.
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