and crafts draw upon the Church as a rich source of imagery. Fiestas are often lavish and extremely costly. With extensive preparations, they commemorate local saints days and religious holidays such as Christmas, Carnival and Holy Week. Many festivals are dominated by masked dances, and the Devil, Death, angels and the Deadly Sins still do battle at fiesta time in countless village squares. During the Days of the Dead (All Saints and All Souls days, 1st and 2nd November), the deceased are thought to visit friends and relatives on earth. Families welcome the returning souls with flowers, incense, candles and feasting. On 12th December, Mexicans everywhere honour Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico and an important symbol of national identity. Drawing on her extensive travels in Mexico and the collections she has helped create in the British Museum, Chloe Sayer provides a living context to show what makes these festivities so attractive and also uniquely Mexican.  (less)

National Parks and Forests between Utah's Canyonlands and Colorado's Alpine Forests. *The Ramada Grand Junction is just 10 minutes from Colorado National Monument. Ramada is just minutes from Grand Mesa National Forest, Dinosaur Journey Museum and Powderhorn Ski Resorts. From Wineries and Bike rides, to Dinosaur Digs and White Water Rafting. Grand Junction is your headquarters to the wonders of Western Colorado. *Other points of interest in close proximity to our Ramada of Grand Junction are St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Mesa State College, Veteran's Administration Hospital, Mesa Mall, Downtown Art on the Corner and the Federal Office Building. *The Ramada of Grand Junction offers a Complimentary Continental Breakfast in our all NEW Hospitality Room, Free Wireless High Speed Internet, New Plush Top Beds, Seasonal Heated Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub in a beautiful courtyard setting, Budget Car Rental on Site, The all New Las Palmas Restaurant and Lounge serving fine Mexican and Seafood creations for lunch and dinner each and every day, and Complimentary Airport, Train and Bus shuttle.  (less)

the leader of Surrealism in France, to claim him as an exponent of the movement.Alvarez Bravo won his first award in 1931 and decided to pursue photography as a career. He met André Breton in 1939 and his work was subsequently included in Surrealist exhibitions in Paris. In 1942, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, acquired their first Alvarez Bravo works; in 1955, his photographs were included in Edward Steichen's Family of Man exhibition at MoMA. In 1959 he co-founded the Fondo Editorial de la Plástica Mexicana to publish books on Mexican art, and from 1980 to 1986 devoted his time to founding and developing the collection of the first Mexican Museum of Photography. Alvarez Bravo received various awards including the National Art Prize (Mexico, 1975), a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship (1975), and the International Center of Photography's Master of Photography Award (1987).  (less)

Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology. The original dates back to 600�1000 AD, and was found at the Monte Alb�n archeological site. The Zapotecs lived in the state of Oaxaca dating back to 1500 BC and held important connections with adjacent cultures such as the Olmeca and Tolteca. A large part of their art was related to their spiritual rituals and funerals. P�rez Vera is authorized by the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) to recreate this faithful replica. Therefore, his work bears the INAH's logo and authorization number.  (less)

keep you active both physically and mentally. If you wish to discover the surrounding *Wine Country*, treat your palates and tour Concannon or Wente Vineyards. . An array of adventurous and educational hot spots include Livermore Rodeo, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory*s Discovery Center, Rapids Water Slides, and Lindsay Wildlife Museum. You can also partake in shopping entertainment by checking out Downtown Livermore, Caratti Jewelers, Stoneridge Shopping Center, Valley Performing Arts Center, or Vine Cinema. Among the variety of activities to do in the adjacent area, guests can enjoy a swim on-site at our heated seasonal outdoor pool. . While staying at Americas Best Value Inn Livermore, guests are offered a free daily continental breakfast served from 6-9am. Typical delights include danishes, fresh juices, and coffee. There are several restaurants less than a mile from our hotel including Una Mas Taqueria, Louise*s Fish and Chips, China Garden Restaurant, Bruno*s Italian Cuisine, Casa Orozco, and Anita*s Mexican Food. For the meat lover, Black Angus Steakhouse is only a short drive away. . Our 24-hour staff at Americas Best Value Inn Livermore is here to make your stay with us as memorable and relaxing as possible. Guests also have access to free Wi-Fi, free local calls, wake-up service, maid service, and guest laundry facility. All of our spacious guest rooms are generously furnished with a microwave, mini-fridge, cable TV with HBO, iron, ironing board, and desk with lamp. At Americas Best Value Inn Livermore, We*ve Got You Covered from the time you hit the road until your head hits the pillow.  (less)

M&T Bank Stadium - home of the Baltimore Ravens, B&O Railroad Museum, Walters Gallery, Port Discovery, Theatre Performing Arts, The National Aquarium, Maryland Zoo and the Maryland Science Center. This Baltimore - Inner Harbor area hotel is centrally located to Towson University, Loyola College, Johns Hopkins University and Medical Center, Morgan State University and Goucher Community College. Restaurants near this Towson - Inner harbor hotel include Applebees, Qdoba Mexican Restaurant, Hooters. Bel Loc Diner, and several Chinese and sea food Restaurants. Mango Manny's is located in the hotel. The Towson Mall, Target, Wal-Mart, and major department stores are located nearby. Competitively priced among Baltimore - Inner Harbor - Towson Hotels, Ramada Towson is a Home Away Home for its frequent Wyndham Rewards members.  (less)

Holly, Belmont and Kings Mountain. Experience the fun of Gastonia area attractions. While staying at our hotel, enjoy an outdoor adventure or simple fun at the new US National Whitewater Center. Enjoy Sports and Catch a game at Time Warner Cable Arena and the Charlotte Bobcats NBA TEAM. Visit many of the local area race shops and NASCARs Lowes Motor Speedway or the ZMax dragway. Also visit other attractions near the Knights Inn such as Gaston County Museum of Art and History, Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium and the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. The local area around the Knights Inn Gastonia/West of Charlotte, offers all travelers many restaurants to please most any taste. Dine at your favorite nearby restaurants such as Margarrita's Mexican Cantina located just steps away right next door, O'Charlies, Showmars and Outback Steakhouse, Cracker Barrel, and the new Westlake Mall are all less than a mile away. The Gastonia area around this hotel also offers business travelers a myriad of business attractions and corporate offices including Freightliner, USDA, Gaston College, Caromont Health care, Belmont Abby, Dole Foods, National Gypsum, Police and Fire Training, Roechling Engineered Plastics, Stabilus, and Wix Filters. All of our hotel guests, whether traveling for business or vacationing for leisure will enjoy the exceptional service of our staff and the recent renovations and upgrades we have made at our property, including ALL New Paint and Air conditioning Units in every room. Our Lobby area has also been upgraded with new paint, front desk and breakfast area. Additional New features include a Large Guest Laundry area and Vending area. In-room features i  (less)