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Enjoy the busy harbour with its salty market and timber warehouses dripping with Hanseatic history, then stroll the pedestrian-friendly old quarter, with cute lanes of delicate wooden houses. Then for a modern contrast, head for Bergen’s urban heart — which has a thriving personality all its own.

New York City’s Central Park, which is made up of lakes, gardens, and meadows, spans more than 50 blocks. It was originally envisioned as a space where anyone – no matter what their station in life – could meditate and interact. These days, America’s most famous urban center hosts over 30 million visitors per year. You’ll find a multitude of things to do if you’re sightseeing in Central Park. Sit down for a picnic on the Great Lawn, or wander through the park’s bridges and pathways, looking for its many sculptures. If you know where to look, you’ll find Hans [More]

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.

Kuala Lumpur is the largest and probably the most important and influential city in Malaysia and truly has some amazing sites to offer. Along with modern skyrise towers like the Petronas Towers, there are still lots of traditional historic buildings as well. The awesome mixture of cultures, the mix of traditional and modern, and very importantly, the outstanding cuisine is what makes Kuala Lumpur such a great city to explore!

Zurich is one of the most beautiful cities of Switzerland. Located on a picturesque river and lake, easy to get around this affluent, fashion-conscious place enjoys the finest things in life. Hundreds of new bars, restaurants and clubs have opened since the late 1990s and, since its Street Parade overtook London’s Notting Hill Carnival, Zürich now hosts Europe’s largest annual street party. With church steeples rising against a backdrop of hills and mountains, the medieval old town will also appeal to traditionalists.

In this video Peter Greenberg shows us some of the more unusual and off the beaten path experiences in Jamaica.

Join Cathy Bartrop on board the Royal Crown cruising from Amsterdam to the Black Sea. Take a tour of the ship and find out what River Cruising is like.

If it’s an exciting holiday you’re after, look no further than Blackpool – the Las Vegas of the north. A ‘Golden Mile’ of Piers, Amusement Arcades, Donkey rides, fish & chips, candy floss & all things unashamedly associated with the archetypal British seaside resort. Set apart from other seaside resorts by its incredible list of ‘A class attractions: Madame Tussauds, the Pleasure beach, the trams & of course Blackpool Tower, world renowned Mecca of Ballroom dancing. Don’t forget, when other seaside resorts are winding the season down, Blackpool is just beginning. Blackpools famous illuminations are switched on from August to [More]

Just south of Manhattan, on Long Island, Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City’s five boroughs. Brooklyn Heights is one of the richer neighbourhoods in the borough, characterized by brownstone buildings and a thriving shopping district. The centrepiece of Brooklyn Heights is Brooklyn Bridge Park. This has spectacular views of downtown New York City. At almost 1830 meters long, Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in New York City. It spans the East River, connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan, and is crossed by some 4000 pedestrians every day. Coney Island was once the largest amusement area [More]

Once an outpost in the Old West, Houston is now a down-to-earth metropolis, boasting a tremendous shipping and energy industry, as well as plenty of culture. Kick off your Houston tour at Discovery Green, a 12-acre park tucked beneath the city’s skyscrapers. You’ll find public art and plenty of space to picnic or go for walks. Houstoners take pride in their various parks, museums, and open spaces, like the Houston Arboretum, where you can go birdwatching, learn about green living, and hike the trails to explore local wildlife.

Embedded between nearby Alpine peaks and the hilly terrain of the Jura, the French speaking city of Geneva lies in the bay where the Rhone leaves Lake Geneva. With its humanitarian tradition and cosmopolitan flair, the European seat of the UNO and headquarters of the Red Cross long ago earned the city the name “Capital of Peace.”

The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. Athens has so much history and culture, from the Parthenon that overlooks the city to the Marble Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held. It’s also a city with lots of activity, such as Plaka where you’ll find many cafes, restaurants and shops and friendly people.

This is a region of contrasts, with wild moorland, classic walking country which encompasses every kind of activity, from a gentle stroll to the lofty challenge of the Peaks themselves. The leafy lanes and quiet villages are ideal for that feeling of getting away from it all.

For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Hapsburg Empire. A century after that empire’s fall, the Viennese appreciate their imperial legacy as a cultural wellspring — and an excuse to live in style.