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Head to the Cairngorms National Park and enjoy excellent food, local ales and malt whiskies in the Rowan Tree Country Hotel, three miles from Aviemore. Work off dinner and breakfast the next day at the Rothiemurchus estate: have a Segway adventure, try gorge walking, or go canoeing on Loch an Eilein, as the birch leaves fall and the rowan berries glow red. Or just put on your walking boots and trek into the hinterland. Enjoy the glorious views over the Cairngorms from Braeriach (1,296m), before the first snows of winter sweep in.

What to See & Do in Madrid, Spain – Some favourite sights and locations throughout Madrid and the surrounding areas.

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.

Heading to Denmark on Vacation? Here are a few things you should know before you travel to Denmark from the language and money to service and tipping.

In this video travel guru, David Wickers gets first hand experience of the practicalities of walking & cycling holidays. Catalonia provides ideal territory for either with a combination of well managed and varied routes, diverse landscapes within a relatively small area and some great hotels and restaurants.  

Versailles was the residence of French monarchs and the cultural heartbeat of Europe for about 100 years — until the Revolution of 1789. Today you can visit parts of the huge palace and wander through acres of manicured gardens sprinkled with fountains and studded with statues.  

Get the most out of your vacation whether you’re touring the historic city by double decker bus or taking in the city from the London Eye, this video shows you the best things to do, including activities, attractions, tours, and shows in London.  

CNN’s Brooke Baldwin travels to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya to go on her first safari.  

Outside Budapest the capital of Hungary the second biggest tourist attraction is Lake Balaton. During the summer months thousands of holiday makers come here and base themselves in one of the pretty town or resorts along the lake. The lake stretches along for 80 kilometres and it can take between one and two hours drive from Budapest, depending what part of the lake you chose to visit.  

Goint to Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida? From Cuban food in Ybor City to the white sand beaches of Clearwater, the Tampa Bay area packs it all in for travellers and this video tells you more. Stroll along Bayshore Boulevard, visit the intriguing art of Salvador Dalí, grab a beer at one of the 40 plus craft breweries or tee it up at a world-class golf courses.

Beautiful Barbados is located in the Caribbean and is blessed with three thousand hours of sunshine each year. Its diverse landscapes, fascinating heritage and warm welcoming locals, make Barbados a popular port of call.  

Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands. It is just twenty-five square miles but you can follow coastal paths, passing coastal forts like Clarence Battery and find sheltered beaches like Petit Bot Bay. Guernsey has a beautiful coastline but there is also plenty to explore inland too, such as the nature trails and floral displays of Saumarez Park and Sausmarez Manor.  

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.

On the night of 5th/6th June 70 years ago the D-Day landings were under way and it is impossible to travel far in Normandy without seeing dramatic evidence of that historic event. Today we have two videos to mark this event. The first video explores the half-timbered charm of Rouen, reflects on Monet’s lily ponds in Giverny, takes a look at local artisans, and sets up an easel at Honfleur’s harbour. It then ventures into composer Eric Satie’s eccentric world and tastes the finest of Normandy cuisine. After pondering sacrifice and celebrating freedom on the D-Day beaches, it ends with [More]