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Here we have a virtual tour of Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, Norman Island and Peter Island. The British Virgin Islands located in the Northeastern Caribbean is an archipelago of 60 islands, cays and islets offering many different holiday activities. Each of the British Virgin Islands has its own special beauty, character and legends.

Englands second most popular visitor destination after London, Bath is a town of supreme harmony, constructed mostly during the 18th century with beautiful cream-coloured limestone in the Georgian style of architecture. The buildings share a similar design that has shaped Bath into a unified artistic creation, like a living sculpture formed into a city. There’s a special magic here, because the town was quickly built up, then abruptly abandoned and remained untouched for the next two centuries, leaving us a time-capsule from the past. Add to this urban beauty with numerous important historic sites and quiet lanes containing hundreds of [More]

Athens has so much history and culture from the Parthenon that overlooks the city to the Marble Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held. Don’t forget to visit the new Acropolis Museum. It’s also a city with lots of activity, such as Plaka where you’ll find many cafes, restaurants and shops and friendly people. In Part 2 the Minister of Tourism shares an insight into Greece’s culture and history. Athens is a metropolis with lots of activities and a modern airport with an Acropolis Museum on the second floor. The museum exhibits samples of what you’ll see at [More]

This luxury travel series features some stunning hotels – the Intercontinental Hotel & the Taj Exotica in Goa whilst in Singapore the Travel in Style team choose the Fullerton Hotel.

Mauritius in the Indian Ocean is know for its sparkling crystal and turquoise waters. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island a location for an unforgettable holiday. Mauritius offers the opportunity to unparalleled luxury, a level of refinement that is ahead of many other other tropical holiday destinations. Mauritius was named after Dutch Prince Maurice Van Nassau. Mauritius’ white beaches are protected by a coral reef barrier that encircles almost all of the coastline, with the exception of the southern end, where it falls away and where wilder waters and dramatic cliffs can be observed. From the [More]

On a recent visit to Ibiza, Kevin took a day trip to Formentera and made this visitors guide for Thomson TV.

York offers a fascinating collection of great sites mixed with an easy-going pedestrian ambience all lassoed within its formidable wall. Its rich history goes back to ancient times when York was a Roman provincial capital.

Calcutta and the Northeast is a region that will require greater effort on the part of the international traveller. It is a region that is less visited than others, where the infrastructure is less well developed. But it is also an region that is home to some of India’s most iconic attractions.

Deep, broad valleys dissect the North York Moors National Park, with hidden winding roads that suddenly lead to surprise views. Wonderfully named valleys such as Great Fryup Dale, Rosedale and Farndale weave in and out of the central park area. Farndale is famous for its spring displays of wild daffodils and you can also see them in Rosedale.

The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory consisting of two groups of tropical islands in the Caribbean, the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands, known for tourism and as an offshore financial centre. Parrot Cay is a Five Star Resort on an exclusive private Island 35 minutes by boat from Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos.

Whitby is situated on the Yorkshire Coast. To the south lies the coastal villages and resorts of Scarborough, Filey and Bridlington. All these are well within a short drive from Whitby. The nearest city inland is York. From the old town of Whitby, 199 steps lead up to the parish church of St. Mary, whose churchyard on Whitby’s East Cliff gave Bram Stoker the inspiration to write his world famous book, Dracula Whitby’s skyline is dominated by the ruins of St. Hilda’s Abbey, high on Whitby’s East Cliff. Spreading below Whitby, a maze of alleyways and narrow streets run down [More]

Valencia is the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. Valencia is situated on the banks of the Turia river, on the eastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the western part of the Mediterranean Sea, fronting the Gulf of Valencia. The most important places to visit in Valencia are: Cathedral of Valencia (if seen from the top the Latin cross shape of cathedral can be seen. Holy Grail can be seen in one of the cathedral’s chapels) Bioparc (it is not another zoo! Make sure you have enough free space on your flash-card) Museum of Science (if [More]

Penang is a world class UNESCO heritage city with plenty of attractions, things to do and travel activities to keep one engaged whether in George Town or exploring other parts of the the island located in northern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The following is a travel video list of things to do and attractions to consider when in Penang:  Visit Kek Lok Si Supreme Temple of Bliss Located just 40 minutes away from the heart of George Town (take buses 201, 203 or 204) in Air Itam, this Buddhist Temple with Chinese influences is well worth exploring and best of [More]

Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. It spreads across almost half of South America, and occupies a total area of 8,5 mio km2. It is the fifth largest country in the world. Except for a small number of islands, Brazil is a single and continuous landmass. The Equator crosses through the Northern region, near Macapa, and the Tropic of Capricorn cuts through the South of the country, near São Paulo. The official language is Portuguese; the accent and the intonation, however, are very different from what one hears in Portugal and other former Portuguese colonies. Some people say [More]