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If you visit Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands there is something for everyone. It’s great place for an adventure packed holiday – with so much natural beauty on it’s doorstep you can snorkel or scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef, soak up the sun on Whitehaven Beach or sail around the Whitsunday Islands.

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is one of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East. With a population in excess of 16 million people it is among the world’s most densely populated cities. What To See & Do Al-Azhar Park — A glimpse into the captivating past Cairo Opera House — Opera, dance and music Cairo Tower — An 187-metre tower with views of the views of the city, desert and Pyramids, Zamalek, Shubra and the Nile Delta Hanging Church — The most famous Coptic church in Cairo Pyramids at Giza — The oldest and largest of the three [More]

Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populous city nationally, and is also the most populous state capital in the United States. Located in the northeastern reaches of the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix has a subtropical desert climate. The most important places to visit in Phoenix are: Mining and Mineral Museum, Cosanti, Tovrea Castle, Sunrise Trail at McDowell Mountains, ASU Planetarium, The Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Science Center, Desert Botanical Gardens, Japanese Friendship Garden and many more.

Venice is a city in the north eastern part of the Italian country right at the Adriatic within the province of Venetia and is often called La Serenissima. The city counts 270.884 inhabitants, with only 62.000 people living in the historic centre, called centro storico and 30.000 more on other island in the lagoon. There are more than 100 islands in the lagoon of Venice. The republic of Venice has been an important political and economic power in europa for about 1000 years, but lost its independence in 1897, when Napoleon set foot on the well known St. Mark’s Square [More]

Dubai is a fairy-tale holiday paradise with romantic desert scenery and a long history. Like an ancient kingdom from the ‘One Thousand And One Nights’, it’s the second largest state in the United Arab Emirates located on the northern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The trading of dates, goats, pearls and fish brought the city much prosperity and it gradually developed into the largest trading centre in the Near East. Maritime life has always played a significant role in the lives of those who live on the Arabian Gulf. With its triangular sails and a design that has remained unchanged [More]

Join travelguru Jane Dunford (deputy editor, BA High Life Magazine) on a tour of Volcanic Tenerife. Away from the mass market resorts of the south, this unique and endlessly fascinating island has plenty of surprises in store. Mount Teide National Park is the obvious place to start but Jane also takes a look at the traditional towns in the North – La Laguna, La Oratava and Garachico – as well as the stunning rural parks of Teno and Anaga. As well as sightseeing, Jane experiences some of the Tenerife’s most popular activities: hiking, diving, paragliding and whale watching.

In 79 A.D. a massive volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii when millions of tons of lava petrified the bodies of 2000 of its inhabitants.

Visiting Prague for the first time? This guide shows you some basic tips about the city’s attractions, nightlife, shopping and things to do if you are travelling with kids. Main attractions: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Josefov, Petrin Hill, Parliament House, Mala Strana, Old Town, Astronomical Clock and much much more.

Vidtur’s travel guide for tourists arriving to Amsterdam – What to see and where to go to, how to explore the Red Light district and enjoy one (or more) of the many coffeeshops in the city. Planning a family vacation? Learn about fun activities for kids, including Amsterdam’s best museums and – of course – do not forget to join a boat cruise. This video presents some of the top things to visit in Amsterdam: Anne Frank House, Van Gogh museum, Nemo Science Center, Begijnhof, Heineken Experience, The Red Light district, Dam Square and more.

Switzerland is a famous tourist destination with stunning natural beauty and marvellous views of the Alps that attract many tourists every year. Zurich This major city of Switzerland includes many cafes, boutiques and many other items representing contemporary life. Zurich has many churches, parks and museums. Zermatt This small town is a perfect place for ice skating enthusiasts. It includes many beautiful ski resorts and is located at the foot of the Matterhorn, the famous peak of the Swiss Alps. This town includes lots of designer stores, so shopaholics can enjoy shopping on their visit to Zermatt. Geneva This cosmopolitan [More]

A travel guide for visiting the town of Stanley in Hong Kong. Highlights are Stanley Market, Stanley Promenade, Stanley Main Street, Murray House, Pak Tai Temple, Tien Hou Temple, and views of Stanley Bay. Stanley is a great day trip to get away from the crowds of Central and Kowloon.

New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa) is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses ‒ that of the North and South Islands ‒ as well as numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled.

In this travel video guide from Barcelona visit the capital of the autonomous region of Catalonia. Explore the Gothic Quarter, check out the best of famed architect Antoni Gaudi, and visit the site of the 1992 Olympics.

Summer is just around the corner and most of us will travel with our kids by airplane or by car for hours, and hours, and hours… Your destination might only be 3 hours away, but when you are asked “Are we there yet?” every few minutes, you can mentally say goodbye to relaxation and hello to anxiety attacks. But travel with kids shouldn’t stop you from seeing the world! Here is some helpful advice on how to plan for your trip: To prepare, tell your children as much as possible about where you’ll be going. If appropriate, involve your kids [More]