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The Caribbean is the most popular region for cruising. But, what are the good and bad things about going on a cruising vacation to the Caribbean? This video explores the best and worst aspects of travelling around the Caribbean on a cruise ship.

Natural High, the safari and wilderness travel company, announces that it is now moving beyond Africa and into South America. This move coincides with a brand new website which provides a much more effective shop window to show off the exceptional travel experiences that Natural High have on offer. For the last decade, Natural High have been specialising in tailor-made safaris to East and Southern Africa and believe that their continuing success has been due to the teams knowledge and expertise and the excellent partners that they choose to work with on the ground. There are hundreds of wonderful places [More]

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High Definition shots of rail cruising on some of Switzerland’s most scenic routes in the Alps. Christmas week 2004. Bernina, Glacier Express, Mont-Blanc Express, Golden Pass Line etc. View from Hotel in St. Moritz. Ed Waldrup camera, Don Smith editor. My favourite is the Albula and Bernina route. Favourite place is Bergün, Switzerland.

Queen Victoria loved the Isle of Wight so much that she had the vast Osborne House built near Cowes. This whole island is a joy, its fine sandy beaches are ideal for dibbling and dabbling with bucket and spade. Music lovers flock here for the annual festivals (Isle of Wight in June and Bestival in September). Older people, who may have nostalgic memories of holidays many years ago, now come for the superb walking and cycle ways (half the island is designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). And there are numerous sites of historical and natural interest.

Learn about some of the events leading up to the Battle of Dunkirk, the defence and evacuation of British and allied forces in Europe from 24 May to 4 June 1940.

In this video not only will you see Lake Como in Italy but also Lake Lugano in Switzerland Como’s Gardens

Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. It spreads across almost half of South America, and occupies a total area of 8,5 mio km2. It is the fifth largest country in the world. Except for a small number of islands, Brazil is a single and continuous landmass. The Equator crosses through the Northern region, near Macapa, and the Tropic of Capricorn cuts through the South of the country, near São Paulo. The official language is Portuguese; the accent and the intonation, however, are very different from what one hears in Portugal and other former Portuguese colonies. Some people say [More]

The island of Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, is internationally known for its warm climate, its cuisine and traditional handicraft items and of course for its wonderful beaches. There are over 360 beaches around the island, these beaches have fine white sand and warm clean waters. These beautiful beaches are one of the main reasons why tourists from all over the world choose to come and spend their holidays in Mallorca.

Hotel Barge Cruises On The Canal du Midi – The 300 year old Canal du Midi skirts the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean before meandering inland through ancient villages, Roman fortifications and famed vineyards. This canal is defined by its beauty, lined with plane trees and crossed by pretty arched bridges. The Mediterranean weather and pace of life is relaxed and lulls you into unwinding as you cruise sedately along. For more information please visit: http://www.gobarging.com

The City of Monterey, California is a truly unique seaside town. Visitors from all over the world come to enjoy its scenic beauty, recreation opportunities, history tours and world-class events. Our next video hopes to help visitors navigate the myriad shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment options available here. Things to do and see: Monterey Bay Aquarium Walk the Path of History, with dozens of adobes, monuments, and museums Spend time in Monterey Bay by kayaking, surfing, fishing, whale watching and scuba diving Relax and to view diverse collection of wildlife from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Shop and dine [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.

Half of Slovenia’s colourful area is covered by forests, but the country also has another part, a tiny, but very nice coastal area on the Adriatic Sea, with such venetian style cities as Izola, Piran and Portoroz, as well as 2,800 meters high mountains and ski resorts. The picturesque lakes Bled and Bohinj both lie in a wonderful landscape. The gem of the karstic area is the Postojna cave. The tiny country has plenty of wild rivers suitable for rafting and healing waters. Golf, mountineering, diving, mountain biking and rock climbing are also warmly welcomed in Slovenia.

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab World. Nicknamed “The City of a Thousand Minarets” for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region’s political and cultural life. The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, is home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the world. It has 136,000 items on display, with many more hundreds of thousands in its basement storerooms. Over the ages, and as far back as four thousand years, Egypt stood as the land where civilizations have [More]