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In the City of Sails you are always surrounded by water, as becomes clear when you stand on the top of the top of Mount Eden. A nice inner-city beach is Mission Bay. Other visitor attractions in Auckland include the stately Auckland War Memorial Museum in Auckland Domain park. Daredevils can base jump from the Sky Tower. Children will love the Rainbow’s End theme park and the Auckland Zoo. Auckland has many diverse neighbourhoods, such as hip Ponsonby and laid-back Devonport. From the city, you can set sail to the forest reserve of Rangitoto Island and Waiheke island with its [More]

Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands. It is just twenty-five square miles but you can follow coastal paths, passing coastal forts like Clarence Battery and find sheltered beaches like Petit Bot Bay. Guernsey has a beautiful coastline but there is also plenty to explore inland too, such as the nature trails and floral displays of Saumarez Park and Sausmarez Manor.  

Situated on the southern coastline of Maine, part of Portland’s great charm is its working waterfront. You can stroll down Commercial Street and spend a few hours exploring the wharves and piers. Discover the streets and lanes of the historic port district and then visit the historic home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow or the Portland Museum of Art.  

With ancient streets full of exotic cars, a natural harbour filled with super yachts and a glittering royal legacy, Monaco is a tiny relic of medieval Europe that has made itself at home in the 21st century. It draws the rich, the famous and those seeking the kind of lifestyle usually only found on the silver screen.  

Cape Town sits on South Africa’s Cape Peninsula, where the waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans converge. The Cape of Good Hope is the southernmost tip of Africa and since 1936, this section of the Cape Peninsula has been a nature reserve. Cape Town is completely different to the normal expectations of Africa and from Green Point, the site of Cape Town’s futuristic stadium, you can follow the coast and discover one incredible beach after another.  

No other city in the United Arab Emirates possesses so many fascinating contrasts. But the past is gradually merging with the present and portrays a new and harmonious image. Dubai’s impressive silhouette contrasts with the desert sand and sparkling sea. Dubai is a fairy-tale holiday paradise with romantic desert scenery and a long history.  

Atlanta is Georgia’s largest city and state capital. This tree lined modern city is fast establishing itself as a “must see” destination with a fascinating history. Atlanta is located near the Southern end of the Appalachian Mountains. It’s known as the ‘the city in a forest’ thanks to its lush canopy of trees.  

This captivating tropical island is lively and compelling, and if you make the effort to venture beyond the resort walls, Jamaica will reward you with the holiday of a lifetime. The island of Jamaica is located almost in the centre of the Caribbean Sea and has the same addictive sun rays, beaches and resort-life as most of the other islands, but it is also set apart historically and culturally.  

This enchanting paradise has emerald water and soft sand. With deserted beaches, if you’re in the mood for snorkelling off the coast or simply worshipping the sun from the shore, this is the place to do it. Tourist favourites include Patong, Kata, and Banana Beach, or you could take a boat to cruise to the other nearby islands.  

This is a university town with many leaning towers, red brick buildings, home of bologna or mortadella, bolognese sauce for spaghetti. Bologna is a culinary delight, but there is also culture and night life to enjoy.  

From the sights, the sounds, the flavours, and the sensations, New York City offers the first time visitor and the seasoned New York expert something new every single time.  

There is a lot to do in Amsterdam and this video looks at the most popular museums, markets, nibbles, and even some day trips a little further out from the main city.  

Shanghai is an intense city on all levels. The sights, the sounds, the smells, the stories, Shanghai rewards the curious traveller around every corner.    

In Santa Cruz there are museums, public parks, theatres and elegant town buildings. So if you think that Tenerife is all about 18 – 30s clubbing, cheap beer and souvenirs, here are 6 things that might change your opinion!