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The Château des Baux is a fortified castle built during the 10th century, located in Les Baux-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, southern France. Visitors to the Château des Baux can see three full scale replicas of huge siege warfare machines and watch demonstrations of huge catapults (the biggest trebuchet in Europe, a couillard also called biffa and a bricole) performing real shootings every day from April to September. The trebuchet, the largest medieval siege warfare machine, could hurl 100 kg rock projectiles at walls 200 yards (180 m) away.

The shining red rocks on the outskirts of Colorado Springs are a most striking spectacle within the Garden Of The Gods. The huge red sandstone rock formations rise to a height of up to a hundred and fifty metres. These natural monuments are a reminder of the geological past of this extraordinary region situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.

The South Downs Way is one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales. It was the first bridleway National Trail in England and is the only National Trail to lie entirely within a National Park, running right through the heart of the South Downs National Park

The Costa D’Amalfi in the south of Italy is both wild and beautiful, framed by the Tyrrhenian Sea and the foothills of the Lattari Mountains as well as historic and picturesque towns. Sorrento marks the beginning of a journey through the “land where the lemon trees blossom” and along one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the world, the Amalfitana.  

The Egyptian temples of Karnak are located 3 kilometres north of Luxor. The awe-inspiring Avenue Of The Sphinxes leads to the entrance of this magnificent location. It was here during more than two thousand years that the kings of numerous epochs had their final resting places. Artistically carved hieroglyphs and paintings can be found on all the buildings in Karnak. They relate to various gods and also to the royal builders of the respective temples.

Now is a good time to plan a trip to Brazil – and not just because the World Cup will be held there in 2014 and the Olympic Games two years later. We’ll get a chance to assess Brazil’s capacity for organisation when the FIFA Confederations Cup kicks off in June. There is no doubt, though, that thanks to the growing strength of the economy, and the improved infrastructure required for those two later events, the country is safer and easier to travel around than ever before. After decades of overselling a handful of tried and tested beach destinations, Brazil [More]

There are people who don’t like holidays on which they have to stay indoors all the time. Europe is blessed with scenic beauty which is too good to be left unexplored. If you want to stretch your legs and enjoy nature’s splendour simultaneously, then walking holidays in Europe can be a good option for you. There are various locations in Europe where you can trek. In fact, there are several types of holidays for walkers and trekkers which are now available. Here are some of the best choices. Cultural If you want to look at the various cultures which are [More]

Banff is a stunningly beautiful town high up in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains that gives you all the fun and excitement of a major resort town surrounded by pristine Canadian wilderness. The township is located within Banff National Park, and at more than 1,800 metres it is the highest town in Canada. Banff is a friendly and welcoming town and the wide snowy streets offer an endless variety of shops, bars and restaurants all catering to a festive crowd that creates a relaxed and holiday atmosphere all year round.

Malaga is located in southern Spain, on the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) on the northern side of the Mediterranean Sea. It lies at the feet of the Montes de Malaga, about 100 km east of the Strait of Gibraltar and about 130 km east of Tarifa (the southernmost point of continental Europe) and about 130 km on north of Africa. The most important places to visit in Malaga are: Malaga’s Cathedral (is established on the former Great Mosque, after the reconquest in 1528) The Picasso Museum (Malaga is the birth place of the painter Pablo Picasso, he [More]

Itineraries will alternate between seven-night Bermuda cruises, featuring a two-night call at Kings Wharf, and seven-night cruises to the Bahamas, calling at Port Canaveral, Fla.; Nassau, Bahamas; and CocoCay, Royal Caribbeans private island in the Bahamas. In autumn, Grandeur of the Seas will alternate between six-night Bermuda and eight-night Canada and New England sailings. The winter season will consist of rotating 10-night sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean as well as eight-night sailings to the Bahamas.

Valencia is the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. Valencia is situated on the banks of the Turia river, on the eastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the western part of the Mediterranean Sea, fronting the Gulf of Valencia. The most important places to visit in Valencia are: Cathedral of Valencia (if seen from the top the Latin cross shape of cathedral can be seen. Holy Grail can be seen in one of the cathedral’s chapels) Bioparc (it is not another zoo! Make sure you have enough free space on your flash-card) Museum of Science (if [More]

Moscow is the capital city of Russia and was also the capital of the former Soviet Union. The city is 860 years old and features Soviet-era monoliths and post-Soviet kitsch. The city’s roads are defined by rings and roughly follow the outline of the walls that used to surround Moscow. What to see • Red Square • Cathedral of Christ the Saviour • Vlakhernskoye-Kuzminki Estate • Saint Basil’s Cathedral • Triumphal Arch • Tsaritsyno Park and Palace • Novodevichy Convent • Ascension Church in Kolomenskoye • Ostankino Palace • Bolshoi Theatre • Moscow State Historical Museum • Moscow International House [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.  

Paris is one of the most enchanting cities on earth! This video takes you on a tour of The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre Dame, Jardin du Luxembourg, Versailles, The Catacombs, The Eiffel Tower, Sacre-Couer, & an evening river cruise along the Seine!