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This review includes favourite scenes taken from heritage railways up and down the country. 2013 saw many highlights on the preserved scene, with the likes of the Blue King returning at Great Central Railway and the Gloucester and Warwickshire Railways Cotswold Steam Celebration gala, which was in aid of the railway overcoming two major embankment collapse disasters, And also East Lancashire’s re run of the Fifteen Guinea Special’ of August 11th 1968 with Britannia Pacific No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell. The review also captures footage taken from the Severn Valley Railway, Great Central Railway, East Lancashire Railway and Llangollen Railway. This [More]

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.

In Paris, amidst all of its grandeur, the little joys of life are still embraced. In this first of two episodes on Paris, cruise the Seine River, visit Napoleon’s tomb, and take in the Louvre. Then feel the pulse of Paris — shopping in village-like neighbourhoods, attending church in a grand pipe organ loft, and celebrating the mother of all revolutions with a big, patriotic Bastille Day bang.

Amsterdam is the capital of The Netherlands. The “Venice Of The North” has an extensive canal district full of bridges, cobblestone streets and charming gabled houses.

In this video we go shopping Neapolitan style, dodge scooters in Naples’ crazy traffic, explore the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, admire exquisite ancient mosaics at the National Museum of Archaeology, taste pizza in its birthplace, climb the lip of Mount Vesuvius, and wander the amazing ruins of the Roman town it destroyed: Pompeii.

Kyoto lies in Western Honshu, Japan’s main island. The imperial capital for over 1,000 years, Kyoto is widely considered Japan’s most beautiful city. Emerging from ultra-modern Kyoto Station, the city’s busy downtown area can come as a shock. Yet old Kyoto is never far away. Just to the east is Gion, where you’ll catch glimpses of the geisha, the very embodiment of old Kyoto. Further east, amid narrow alleyways like Ishibe Koji, you’ll find traditional Kyoto-style houses and some of the city’s finest Ryokan. Just a rickshaw ride away, are the traffic-free streets of Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka, where teahouses line [More]

This video is by Leger Holidays and gives a brief insight as to what you can expect to see when you travel to Lake Como on their “The Beauty of Lake Como & Lake Maggiore” tour. If you want to know more about this holiday take a look at http://www.leger.co.uk

A trip to San Francisco is bound to leave you with incredible memories. You can walk on the Golden Gate Bridge and take in the fresh sea air and views of the bay and Pacific Ocean. Or take an excursion to Alcatraz, the island prison that once held some of the country’s most notorious criminals.  

With the Himalayas in the background and terraced fields and streams; in the middle of this wonderful valley the Kangra Valley landscape has everything of fairy tales. The Kangra train, makes a journey of 164 kms from Pathankot to Joginder. These trains travel on narrow gauges over hundreds of breathtaking bridges in curves and tunnels that slowly meander through the captivating Himalayan countryside.  

Cypress is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and due to its proximity to the Holy Land, was one of the first countries to which Christianity was introduced. With their well preserved churches, the Troodos Mountains are located in the heart of the country.  

Summer’s almost here and it’s time for a road trip! Try heading down the Pacific Coast Highway in California – stop at Monterrey, Carmel, and Big Sur, check out the magnificent scenery and discover other landmarks along the way.  

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain. Barcelona is today one of the world’s leading tourist, economic, trade fair/exhibitions and cultural-sports centres, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world’s major global cities.  

Set amidst cobblestone streets and picturesque canals, Copenhagen is a timeless combination of fairytale magic and modern day cool. One of the very best ways to enjoy Copenhagen is by bike. There are almost 250 miles of bike lanes here and biking is a way of life. Head to Nyhavn, a 17th century waterfront and canal district that is full of colour, and character with its many bars and cafes. Enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants or grab a drink and watch the boats go by. Visit the little mermaid, one of Copenhagen’s most recognisable images. Created from [More]

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.