Travel

Set in the Atlantic Ocean, midway between North America and Europe, nine Portuguese islands make up the Azores archipelago with a volcanic connection that makes them among the most beautiful in the world.

Tourists and adventurers alike flock to Switzerland’s ultimate perch – the Jungfraujoch. At 11,000 feet, the station sits between two of the region’s highest mountain peaks.

Florence, small and immense and at the same time, is an open air museum grown more beautiful over the centuries; a treasure chest enclosed by ancient walls that safeguard grandiose masterworks of art and architecture so close that you can almost touch them.

Hiking through the Cumbrian Lake District — England’s green and pristine mountain playground — we’ll admire idyllic lakes, discover misty waterfalls, tour a slate mine, and conquer stony summits. And we’ll meet the locals — and their beloved dogs and sheep — everywhere. Then we play a little cricket, hike Hadrian’s Wall, and get dazzled by Durham’s Norman cathedral.

The Cotswolds is an area of England which is very Popular with both the English themselves and visitors from all over the world, the Cotswolds are well-known for gentle hillsides, sleepy villages and for being so ‘typically English’.

After sorting through the monuments of Venice’s powerful past, we’ll trace its decline from Europe’s most powerful city to its most hedonistic one. We’ll cruise the Grand Canal, luxuriate in a venerable café, and savour fresh fish canal-side with Venetian friends. Becoming as anonymous as possible in this city of masks, we’ll be dazzled by masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance and get intimate with the city of Casanova…on a gondola in the moonlight.

The island of Aegina is one of the most popular tourist destinations as it is the closest island to Athens (only 16.5 nautical miles from the port of Piraeus).

Relax and enjoy the landscapes and history of Switzerland, in beautiful HD video. Great if you plan to visit, or if you want to learn more about Switzerland. This journey is Romont, the Chartreuse de la Valsainte (ancient monastery), Lake Geneva, Montreaux (of Jazz Festival fame), Verbier (famous ski resort), Valais (mountains), brief flight over Italy, then Locarno and Ascona on the shores of Lake Maggiore.

The small town of Wolfenbüttel deserves more attention than it usually gets. Wolfenbüttel is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, located on the Oker River about 13 kilometres south of Brunswick. An intact old town with half-timbered houses, not affected by World War II, you can visit the palace of the Dukes of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, the library with its unique treasure and more! If the writing is too fast (or too small) in the video for you to read, the transcript is below. Schloss Wolfenbüttel is a baroque castle. In 1866 the castle became the Anna-Vorwek-School for girls. Today part of [More]

The island of Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, is internationally known for its warm climate, its cuisine and traditional handicraft items and of course for its wonderful beaches. There are over 360 beaches around the island, these beaches have fine white sand and warm clean waters. These beautiful beaches are one of the main reasons why tourists from all over the world choose to come and spend their holidays in Mallorca.

The island nation Fiji lays in the South Pacific Ocean. Fiji is one of the friendliest places on Earth. Within moments of arriving, you’ll hear the Fijian greeting “Bulla”, and before long, you’ll be calling it out too! The main island Vitu Levu is home to 85 percent of Fiji’s population. Fiji’s port capital, Suva, is a city filled with colonial architecture and bustling markets. Explore the Coral Coast, a 50-mile of stretch of beaches fringed by a coral reef that literally touches the shoreline. Inland, take in the scents of the Fiji Spice Gardens, zip-line through forests, or take [More]

Perched on the East Coast of Australia, Sydney, is the vibrant capital of New South Wales. The Sydney Tower is the perfect way to get acquainted with the city. From Circular Quay it’s possible to get almost anywhere else in the city. Nearby is Sydney Harbour Bridge. Just across it is Luna Park, renowned for its vintage fairground rides. A short ferry ride from Luna Park is Darling Harbour, home to the National Maritime Museum. A few blocks away is the Powerhouse Museum. Sydney Opera House is Sydney’s most iconic sight. Behind it are the Royal Botanic Gardens and the [More]

Marrakesh has the largest souks in Morocco. As well as shoes and clothing, they stock all the necessities of life and of course, bargaining and haggling are the norm! Daily life in the souks is dominated by trade. They are a vital meeting place and trading centre for the farmers of the High Atlas. Those who wish to experience Moroccan daily life can do so here and a stroll through the narrow alleys, taking in the city’s sounds and aromas, explains far more than any travel guide.

“You are not dreaming, you are in Puerto Rico” Whether you’re dreaming about spectacular surfing waves, a challenging golf course, or the perfect sunbathing beach, Puerto Rico offers the active traveler a tremendous array of opportunities. Surfing and golf compete with tennis, fishing, kayaking, SCUBA diving, and horseback riding, not to mention windsurfing and parasailing, for your active time. Our perpetual summer weather begs you to enjoy the sport of your choice! Puerto Rico beckons active travellers interested in spicing up their vacations! From hiking in a forest, to dining on the infusion of classic and delectable Caribbean cuisine, to [More]