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Killarney is the gateway to the Killarney Valley, Killarney National Park, the Ring of Kerry Peninsula and is the ultimate base for touring Ireland’s spectacular Southwest. Because of this location, Killarney is the automatic start & finish point for traveling the Ring Of Kerry and The Dingle Peninsula for tourists, walkers and bikers. The main tourist sights are: Kate Kearney’s Cottage (Gateway to the Gap of Dunloe), Ross Castle (Fifteenth Century restored Castle), Muckross House, Torc Waterfall and boat trips on the three lakes. But beyond the sights, you will never forget the warmth and friendliness of the Irish people [More]

Switzerland is a famous tourist destination with stunning natural beauty and marvellous views of the Alps that attract many tourists every year. Zurich This major city of Switzerland includes many cafes, boutiques and many other items representing contemporary life. Zurich has many churches, parks and museums. Zermatt This small town is a perfect place for ice skating enthusiasts. It includes many beautiful ski resorts and is located at the foot of the Matterhorn, the famous peak of the Swiss Alps. This town includes lots of designer stores, so shopaholics can enjoy shopping on their visit to Zermatt. Geneva This cosmopolitan [More]

A travel guide for visiting the town of Stanley in Hong Kong. Highlights are Stanley Market, Stanley Promenade, Stanley Main Street, Murray House, Pak Tai Temple, Tien Hou Temple, and views of Stanley Bay. Stanley is a great day trip to get away from the crowds of Central and Kowloon.

New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa) is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses ‒ that of the North and South Islands ‒ as well as numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled.

In this travel video guide from Barcelona visit the capital of the autonomous region of Catalonia. Explore the Gothic Quarter, check out the best of famed architect Antoni Gaudi, and visit the site of the 1992 Olympics.

Overlander interviewed Richard Maddrell, who works in the tourism industry. If someone has a day to spare in Sydney, Richard suggested taking a harbour cruise, and visiting the fish market.

With a population of 1,604,000 as of 2007, Marseille is the second-largest city in France and number one port. Marseille takes pride in its uniqueness and diversity. Indeed it is not like the rest of France; being the major gateway from Africa, it has a Mediterranean flavour that may remind you more of Africa than Europe. Marseille is by far the oldest city in France, dating back 2500 years. Its rough and tumble history is still evident today. Many travellers may consider Marseille to be a bit of a dirty and rough place, but at the same time it may [More]

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]

Take a tour of Top 10 Travel Attractions of San Francisco, California – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Number 10: Cable cars. One of San Francisco’s icons, cable cars are not only fun to ride, but also an efficient means for getting to various attractions within San Francisco. Number 9: Fisherman’s Wharf, a popular tourist attraction. Fisherman’s Wharf many activities, like boat cruises and you may even be able to watch sea lions in action. Number 8: De Young Museum. Located inside the Golden Gate Park, the museum houses many great works of art. Natural elements [More]

Lying in the Mediterranean, off the east coast of Spain, the Balearic Islands comprise Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. They’re an incredibly popular destination for British tourists thanks, in no small part, to the fantastic weather, glorious beaches and pulsating nightlife.

Barcelona is one of Europe’s most popular city-breaks. With bustling markets, shops, eateries and bars, a myriad of museums, and the eccentric constructs of world-famous Modernist Antoni Gaudi dominating the skyline, there are no shortages of quality sights. If you do tire of the city, you can easily decamp to the nearby coast or mountains. Get your bearings on the city’s most famous parade, La Rambla. Take in the market stalls, street artists and tapas bars before making your way to the scenic Barri Gotic, home to the city’s main cathedral as well as many other beautiful churches. Gaudi’s most [More]

Thinking of taking a short break? In Rome, classical ruins and early Christian places of worship stand next to – or lie beneath – Renaissance palazzos and Baroque fountains. But there are also great neighbourhood trattorias, quirky shops and a buzzing aperitivo scene. The city’s mild Mediterranean climate is another persuasive draw for visitors from the cool north.

Miami is one of America’s most exciting new cities with major museums, performance spaces and events such as Art Basel Miami, the premier contemporary art fair in America. Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County. The 42nd largest city proper in the United States, with a population of 408,568, it is the principal, central, and most populous city of the Miami metropolitan area, and the most populous metropolis in the Southeastern United States. The most important places to visit in Miami are: Ocean Drive (the yearlong party atmosphere [More]

Cornwall is defined by its magnificent coastline with 300 miles of dunes and cliffs, medieval harbours and oak-forested creeks – and every mile accessible on foot.