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Washington D.C. is situated on the east coast of the USA, along the banks of the Potomac River. Reflecting Pool is surrounded by tributes to its heroes and founding fathers, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. Washington D.C.’s Capital Bikeshare system makes it easy to reach downtown neighbourhoods such as DuPont Circle and Foggy Bottom.

The Niagara River flows from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. On the Canadian and U.S. border the water mass plunges down some 165 feet (50 meters). The result is the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls. The Skylon Tower has an observation deck and from there you can see that there are actually three waterfalls: To the left is the American Falls, next to that the narrow Bridal Veil Falls and to the right is the impressive Canadian Horseshoe Falls. There are many ways to enjoy this spectacle up close. The Whirlpool Aero Car has you glide over the Niagara Gorge [More]

Vienna is one of the world’s most beautiful, historic cities, brimming with nostalgia and with all the grand architecture of a once glorious empire, for three centuries it was home to the Austrian monarchy.

Most of this land of tulips, windmills and canals is located below sea level and its capital, Amsterdam, is the largest lakeland village in the world.

Istanbul is the golden gateway to the Orient, a city that was once the centre of the Old World and still reflects two and a half centuries of history. Today, this turbulent metropolis on the Bosporus is Europe’s connection with Asia Minor. Everything about Istanbul with Miss Turkey Melisa Asli Pamuk!

Here we have a Mykonos Island Tour – with Antonis Pothitos (licensed tourist guide). Join him to experience the cosmopolitan but also the alternative side of Mykonos. Entitled to a licensed tourist guide, Antonis will not just give you all the information you want about exceptional tavernas, traditional coffee shops and the island’s vivid nightlife, but he will also take you to all museums, archaeological sites, monasteries, chapels and bird houses.

“You are not dreaming, you are in Puerto Rico” Whether you’re dreaming about spectacular surfing waves, a challenging golf course, or the perfect sunbathing beach, Puerto Rico offers the active traveler a tremendous array of opportunities. Surfing and golf compete with tennis, fishing, kayaking, SCUBA diving, and horseback riding, not to mention windsurfing and parasailing, for your active time. Our perpetual summer weather begs you to enjoy the sport of your choice! Puerto Rico beckons active travellers interested in spicing up their vacations! From hiking in a forest, to dining on the infusion of classic and delectable Caribbean cuisine, to [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.

Englands second most popular visitor destination after London, Bath is a town of supreme harmony, constructed mostly during the 18th century with beautiful cream-coloured limestone in the Georgian style of architecture. The buildings share a similar design that has shaped Bath into a unified artistic creation, like a living sculpture formed into a city. There’s a special magic here, because the town was quickly built up, then abruptly abandoned and remained untouched for the next two centuries, leaving us a time-capsule from the past. Add to this urban beauty with numerous important historic sites and quiet lanes containing hundreds of [More]

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. Don’t forget to visit the new Acropolis Museum. It’s also a city with lots of activity, such as Plaka where you’ll find many cafes, restaurants and shops and friendly people. In Part 2 the Minister of Tourism shares an insight into Greece’s culture and history. Athens is a metropolis with lots of activities and a modern airport with an Acropolis Museum on the second floor. The museum exhibits samples of what you’ll see at [More]

This luxury travel series features some stunning hotels – the Intercontinental Hotel & the Taj Exotica in Goa whilst in Singapore the Travel in Style team choose the Fullerton Hotel.

Mauritius in the Indian Ocean is know for its sparkling crystal and turquoise waters. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island a location for an unforgettable holiday. Mauritius offers the opportunity to unparalleled luxury, a level of refinement that is ahead of many other other tropical holiday destinations. Mauritius was named after Dutch Prince Maurice Van Nassau. Mauritius’ white beaches are protected by a coral reef barrier that encircles almost all of the coastline, with the exception of the southern end, where it falls away and where wilder waters and dramatic cliffs can be observed. From the [More]

Sicily, the beautiful island with 3000 years of cultural heritage and unbelievably varied and beautiful. The largest island of the Mediterranean fascinates its visitors by its diversity. After going fishing for anchovies off Cefalu, we land in rough-and-tumble Palermo. Marveling at the eerie skeletons in a Cappuccin crypt, airy mosaics of Monreale, enchanting ruins of Segesta, and fiery rim of Mount Etna, we enjoy the best of Sicily.

The Outback is the vast, remote, arid area of Australia; the term colloquially can refer to any lands outside the main urban areas. The term “the outback” is generally used to refer to locations that are comparatively more remote than those areas named “the bush”