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Fodor's The Carolinas & Georgia
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Photo: Belgian Tourist Office NYC/USA, www.visitbelgium.com
Gent's old town has been almost totally restored, and it now has the largest pedestrian area in Flanders. Take care as you walk along cobblestone streets—it can be tricky if you wear high-heeled shoes or open sandals. But the views and the sights are well worth the effort of maneuvering over difficult terrain—the Graslei is as pretty a street as any in Europe.
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Travel Deals in Gent
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- $2149 -- 7-Night All-Inclusive European Cruise in Suite MSC Cruises
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- $1336 & up -- Ireland: 6-Nt. Ritz-Carlton Escape w/Air — $1,336 Sceptre Tours
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