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Perched on the East Coast of Australia, Sydney, is the vibrant capital of New South Wales. The Sydney Tower is the perfect way to get acquainted with the city. From Circular Quay it’s possible to get almost anywhere else in the city. Nearby is Sydney Harbour Bridge. Just across it is Luna Park, renowned for its vintage fairground rides. A short ferry ride from Luna Park is Darling Harbour, home to the National Maritime Museum. A few blocks away is the Powerhouse Museum. Sydney Opera House is Sydney’s most iconic sight. Behind it are the Royal Botanic Gardens and the [More]

Marrakesh has the largest souks in Morocco. As well as shoes and clothing, they stock all the necessities of life and of course, bargaining and haggling are the norm! Daily life in the souks is dominated by trade. They are a vital meeting place and trading centre for the farmers of the High Atlas. Those who wish to experience Moroccan daily life can do so here and a stroll through the narrow alleys, taking in the city’s sounds and aromas, explains far more than any travel guide.

A cruise on the Nile in the wake of the ancient Egyptians, an adventure into the world of the Pharaohs and an atmospheric glimpse into their remarkable culture.

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.

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.

In 1898, a small area between Sabie and Crocodile River was designated as a National Wild Animal Reserve, thus making the Kruger National Park Africa’s oldest animal sanctuary. It is 450 kilometres long and about 55 kilometres wide and is one of the largest animal parks in the world, with 147 animal species, over 500 bird varieties, and 114 different reptiles. The Kruger Park is divided into three areas. While bush land and mopane trees form the northern half, the wide grass plains of the central region are home to a large number of wild animals. In the lush vegetation [More]

Dubai is a fairy-tale holiday paradise with romantic desert scenery and a long history. Like an ancient kingdom from the ‘One Thousand And One Nights’, it’s the second largest state in the United Arab Emirates located on the northern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The trading of dates, goats, pearls and fish brought the city much prosperity and it gradually developed into the largest trading centre in the Near East. Maritime life has always played a significant role in the lives of those who live on the Arabian Gulf. With its triangular sails and a design that has remained unchanged [More]

A guide to the British Virgin Islands with travelguru David Wickers. The video covers how to get there and what to see and do once you arrive.

A video guide to what to see and do in Grenada with travelguru Catherine Leech. Covers beaches, where to stay and activities including hiking, sailing and diving. For special offers on holidays to Grenada and to view more videos like this visit www.travelguru.tv

Join travelguru Jane Dunford (deputy editor, BA High Life Magazine) on a tour of Volcanic Tenerife. Away from the mass market resorts of the south, this unique and endlessly fascinating island has plenty of surprises in store. Mount Teide National Park is the obvious place to start but Jane also takes a look at the traditional towns in the North – La Laguna, La Oratava and Garachico – as well as the stunning rural parks of Teno and Anaga. As well as sightseeing, Jane experiences some of the Tenerife’s most popular activities: hiking, diving, paragliding and whale watching.

  Finland is a country that boasts more lakes than any other and is full of natural beauty, unique cultural treasures and historic locations.

  Turkey is a country of many faces, with fairytale-like mosques and palaces, legendary ancient cities and fascinating landscape.

Vidtur’s travel guide for tourists arriving to Amsterdam – What to see and where to go to, how to explore the Red Light district and enjoy one (or more) of the many coffeeshops in the city. Planning a family vacation? Learn about fun activities for kids, including Amsterdam’s best museums and – of course – do not forget to join a boat cruise. This video presents some of the top things to visit in Amsterdam: Anne Frank House, Van Gogh museum, Nemo Science Center, Begijnhof, Heineken Experience, The Red Light district, Dam Square and more.