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The Algarve is Portugal’s most southerly region and the country’s prime tourist area. Home to more than 100 miles of coastline, there are plenty of Blue Flag beaches, beautiful countryside dotted with Moorish villages and vibrant cities such as regional capital Faro, Albufeira and Lagos. Three hundred days of sunshine each year, a breathtakingly beautiful landscape, isolated bays with red rocks, golden sandy beaches and crystal blue sea, picturesque villages and castles with a fascinating history. That is the Algarve!  

Half of Slovenia’s colourful area is covered by forests, but the country also has another part, a tiny, but very nice coastal area on the Adriatic Sea, with such venetian style cities as Izola, Piran and Portoroz, as well as 2,800 meters high mountains and ski resorts. The picturesque lakes Bled and Bohinj both lie in a wonderful landscape. The gem of the karstic area is the Postojna cave. The tiny country has plenty of wild rivers suitable for rafting and healing waters. Golf, mountineering, diving, mountain biking and rock climbing are also warmly welcomed in Slovenia.

Malta is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean. Malta covers just over 316 km2 (122 sq mi) in land area, making it one of the world’s smallest states. It is also one of the most densely populated countries worldwide. The capital city of Malta is Valletta; the largest town, Birkirkara. The country has two official languages, Maltese (constitutionally the national language) and English.

The Central European city of Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and is one of the world’s great architectural jewels. Like a city from a children’s story book the city conjures up images of romantic fairy stories and dark gothic folk tales. The city is a cobblestone labyrinth where even locals get happily lost. An easy way to discover Prague is to follow the Royal Route, which starts at the Powder Tower and ends at Prague Castle. Along the way, stop at Old Town Square, a plaza surrounded by former palaces. Highlights here include the Astronomical Clock and [More]

A visit to NYC can be exciting and educational at the same time. New York City tourist attractions delve the whole depth and breadth of interests. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this the busiest of cities.   The first attraction to visit is the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. It is located at the Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. It boasts one of the best bird’s eye views of the city that there is. From 70 stories up, visitors can enjoy an unobstructed view. The view extends 360 degrees so the whole view is available. Many [More]

New Orleans, Louisiana, is a port city straddling the Mississippi River. Its mix of cultural influences makes ‘The Big Easy’ one of the liveliest and most popular destinations in the USA.

You’ve seen it in countless TV shows and movies like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade; the Ancient City of Petra. Located in modern Jordan and kept secret for centuries, what do the ruins reveal to us today? Who lived in Petra and what were their secrets? Why was this mysterious city “lost” and abandoned? Today we have two video that take you to the secret city and answer these questions. Petra, a Greek word meaning stone, is a historical and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma’an that is famous for its rock cut architecture and water conduit [More]

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.

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]

Learn about some of the events leading up to the Battle of Dunkirk, the defence and evacuation of British and allied forces in Europe from 24 May to 4 June 1940.

The holidays are the best time of the year to be in New York City and this video shows the holiday display on the side of the Saks Fifth Avenue building. People come from all over the world to spend time with their family and friends in NYC. Rockefeller Center is a meeting point for tourists and locals as they congregate taking pictures, ice skating and having a good time around the famous Christmas tree.

High Definition shots of rail cruising on some of Switzerland’s most scenic routes in the Alps. Christmas week 2004. Bernina, Glacier Express, Mont-Blanc Express, Golden Pass Line etc. View from Hotel in St. Moritz. Ed Waldrup camera, Don Smith editor. My favourite is the Albula and Bernina route. Favourite place is Bergün, Switzerland.

From England to Norway, Burgundy to Bavaria, and Rome to the top of the Swiss Alps, Rick Steves’ European Christmas gets you a seat at the family feast; saves you a pew up in the lofts with the finest choirs; and hands you a rolling pin in grandma’s kitchen as she labors over her best-kept holiday secrets. You’ll join Romans cooking up female eels, Parisians slurping oysters, Tuscans tossing fruit cakes, and Norwegian kids winning marzipan pigs. Exploring the rich and fascinating mix of traditions — Christian, pagan, commercial, and edible — you’ll see Christmas in a new light.

Hotel Barge Cruises On The Canal du Midi – The 300 year old Canal du Midi skirts the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean before meandering inland through ancient villages, Roman fortifications and famed vineyards. This canal is defined by its beauty, lined with plane trees and crossed by pretty arched bridges. The Mediterranean weather and pace of life is relaxed and lulls you into unwinding as you cruise sedately along. For more information please visit: http://www.gobarging.com