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Whether you’re staying in the city itself, by the lake or up a mountain, Lucerne’s hotels all impress through their history, architecture, interior design, comfort and hospitality. There is a wide range of accommodation on offer, from luxury hotels to simple holiday apartments.

Rising from the western edge of America’s High Plains, and shadowed by the Rocky Mountains, is Colorado’s capital, Denver. An easy walk from Denver’s downtown is the Golden Triangle, an area filled with civic architecture, museums and public art. Visit the Denver Art Museum, which celebrates the region’s landscapes and peoples. Discover the region’s prehistoric past at the Denver Museum of Science and Nature. then follow the Triceratops Trail at Dinosaur Ridge. At the historic mining town of Golden, visit the Buffalo Bill Museum, Clear Creek History Park, and the Colorado Railroad Museum. Tour the Coors Brewery, then end the [More]

Churches, cathedrals, massive fortresses, magnificent castles, historic monuments, Lisbon, the Algarve – the past revisited!

The Canary Islands sit just off the coast of north-western Africa, and the islands enjoy an amazing climate throughout the year. Information on Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria. It’s not just night life and beaches you can look forward to in Tenerife, there are also some beautiful national parks, towering volcanos, excellent hiking trails and opportunities for whale and dolphin watching. Lanzarote is famous for its incredible landscape. It was caused by a volcanic eruption on the island in 1730, which caused a huge mountain to erupt from the earth. Lanzarote is home to some of the best beaches [More]

Krakow, with its bubbly Baroque and cobbled charm, is emerging as the exciting “next Prague.” Systematically destroyed during World War II, Warsaw is a lively, thriving capital once again.

For centuries Warsaw has been a center of refinement and knowledge. Its strategic position has also made it one of the most invaded countries in Europe. Shaped by history’s defining events, World War Two, and the closing of the Iron Curtain, Warsaw is a survivor, and has risen from the ashes of war.  

A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe’s top destinations.

Nick Vivion looks into his pack to find out what exactly one needs on a year-long trip around the world. Broadcast internationally in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Italy on Current TV.

What to see and do in the Puglia Region of southern Italy. Puglia is in the south of Italy; the heel of Italy’s boot. The region is not one of Italy’s traditional tourist destinations, but it is becoming increasingly popular as travellers discover the baroque towns, olive groves, blue sea and beaches, plenty of sunshine and excellent cuisine.  

This was a long running BBC series. The best way to go across North America in 1980 was by train. However it is worth noting this journey cannot be duplicated today as the Broadway limited stopped running in 1995. Today you cross upstate New York via Albany and Buffalo, rather than crossing Pennsylvania through Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.

Rovos Rail officially the most luxurious train in the world which provides luxury train travel and tours. www.rovos.com

Located on the west coast of South America, Peru is a beautiful country full of things to do. If you are looking for history, culture, food, or adventure, Peru has it all! Explore ancient Inca ruins, fly over the puzzling Nazca Lines or visit Cusco and nearby Machu Picchu to see one of the wonders of the world.  

Thinking of visiting Austria? Here is a list of the Top 10 Towns & Cities to visit in Oesterreich – Austria. 1. Innsbruck, 2. Salzburg, 3. Vienna, 4. Linz, 5. Mayrhofen, 6. Graz, 7. Hohen Tauern National Park, 8. Salzkammergut Lakes, 9. Take a wine tour, 10. Vaduz, Liechtenstein and Feldkirch, Austria.

Rio has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world — and some of the skimpiest bikinis, that’s the norm here. But you’ll also want to explore the city itself, which has beautiful architecture. The cable car ride to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar) offers beautiful views of the city. Ride it at sunset if you can. blog.delta.com