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NOWC's selection of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the newest in a long line of Seven Wonders lists, may not be objective but is likely to influence tourist choices anyway.

A contest is underway to name seven new wonders of the world. Voting continues through July 6, 2007. Choose from the final list of 21 sites and vote today!

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient Mediterranean World are almost all destroyed. Which Seven modern wonders should make the new list?

What exactly ARE the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and how can you take part in choosing the new wonders? Find out here.

They say that "Man fears time...but that time fears the Pyramids." This is true because the Great Pyramids of Giza are the last of all the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remain.

Egyptian learning fascinates little ones. Make a pyramid to help incorporate one of the seven wonders of the world to their collection of knowledge.

I've seen both official wonders of the world and many finalists, and to me, the finalists are usually more interesting.

A list of the seven wonders of the ancient world

The New 7Wonders Foundation has a website with 20 potential New Wonders of the World. The site is allowing anyone to vote once for free. The New 7 Wonders of the World will be announced July 7, 2007.

Seven new sites were announced as the "New Seven Wonders of the World", but not everyone agrees with the need for a new list or the method used to determine the results.

The wonders of the world are remarkable structures which were constructed by man himself. There are normally seven wonders in the list. The wonders of the world are essentially divided into three categories.

When one thinks of some of the greatest places in the world, usually five fantastic, unfathomable things come to mind: the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge in England, the Great Pyramids of Giza, Manchu Picchu, and Tikal.

Only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still stands today. That is the Great Pyramid of Giza. All the others were destroyed long ago. One of the most impressive of the Ancient Wonders, however, was probably the Colossus of Rhodes.

Cairo holds a special place in the heart of tourists who have visited Africa. Here's a list of what you can look forward to while visiting the African city.

Rising up like alien structures across the dry deserts of the Sahara sits a mammoth structure that has withstood the test of time. Made of over 2,3000,000...

It comes with a 5000 year warranty

It comes with a 5000 year warranty.

Travel tips from a former resident of Egypt that are not found in most travel books.

Egypt is one of the most facinating places on earth to visit. The views are amazing and the region is like no other in the world. Make sure to travel during a cooler time for comfort and plan on bringing comfortable shoes and sunscreen.

Shopping in the tourist areas of Egypt can be hectic. Here are four shopping tours in a suburb of Cairo suggested by a former ex-pat of Cairo. These shopping areas are much more relaxed than the crush of the tourist markets.

It was my dream to visit at least one of the seven wonders of the world during my lifetime. Then one day, my sister and brother-in-law made that dream come true.

To be able to take a ten minute walk from the hotel, and then find yourself in front of one of the Seven Wonders of the World is incredible.

The seven wonders of the world include some of the most glorified and magnificent man made structures ever made. My trip to the Colosseum was definitely worth the time, planning and money I spent to get there.

I would recommend to anyone that seeing Niagara Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is well worth the time and money. I would also recommend the "Journey Behind the Falls" tour. No one would be disappointed.

The architectural, sight and sound wonder Chichen Itza was voted as a top wonder of the world by a new survey sponsored by UNESCO. This article is about my visit to this wonder of the Western Hemisphere.

Just recently the new Seven Wonders of the World were named, replacing the old Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Tajmahal is one of the most loved and visited tourist attractions of India. Viewing this beautiful white marble structure reminds us all about the love of Mogul king Shehjehan with his wife Mumtaz. I have given useful tips to visit it.

Are the 'new' seven wonders the ones you know and love?

The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their last child.

Putting life into a better perspective

The list of new world wonders includes The Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, The Colisseum, and Taj Mahal

Interactive, hands-on, multi-sensory unit for all ages to study wonders of the world across the curriculum.

90,000 voters chose 7 new wonders of the world last week. Do you agree with them?

Latin America is home to some of the most beautiful natural and manmade wonders of the world. Here is a guide to the top manmade wonders of Latin America.

Find out why the new wonder of the World Cristo Redentor, in Brazil, is so special.

Along with the reversing tides, the Bay of Fundy region has the world's second largest whirlpool. The abundance of outdoor recreational activities includes whale-watching and rappelling.

With the consumption of natural resources by humankind at an incredible rate, scientists have began pursuing the use of more advanced means of caring for the environment through recycling, and preventing waste and pollution in the first place.

Latin America is home to some of the most beautiful natural and manmade wonders of the world. Here are my choices for the seven natural wonders of Latin America.

How symbolic overtones relate to life and death

When St. Paul came to this Turkish port almost 2,000 years ago, it was known for its coveted marble, huge amphitheater, and one of the wonders of the ancient world, the Artemis Temple. After St. Paul left, it was a budding Christian community. In fact...

The special distinctive manners, the diverse habits of its people will always remain truly Indian according to their five thousand years of recorded history.

This amazing wisteria vine is more than 100 years old with 1.5 million blooms each spring. It is the largest blossoming plant in the world.

The vastness of the Great Barrier Reef is such that it is the only living thing on earth that can be seen from outer space, as far away as the moon. Of course from way up there they can not possibly see the beauty that we can here first hand.

The World Heritage List includes 20 properties are the United States. Vacationers looking for spectacular vacation destinations, might want to consider traveling to some of the great sights of the world right in the United States.

The Roman Colosseum wasn't just used for executions and gladiator fights. It was also the ancient equivalent of the Spice Channel.

Alexander, the Great (336-323 b.c.e)He was most likely the greatest conqueror of the ancient world.

In January, I traveled to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The peninsula, home to such vacation hot spots such as Cancun, in the Riviera Maya, and the island of Cozumel, the Yucatan is the best known for the cultural heritage of it's indigenous Mayan people.

The institution we call the university rose to prominence in scholarly life in the Middle Ages. Ever since then, they have seen an unprecedented spread the world over. What is their place in sustaining and enhancing human life as we know it?

This article recounts the fascinating history of the events leading up to the invention of the transistor -- perhaps the most important invention of the 20th century, and one without which our "information society" could never have happened.

My first selection is...