Travel

With its stunning beaches, Latin culture and 24-hour lifestyle, the sub-tropical city of Miami, Florida, is the place to see and be seen.

Dubai has the largest population in the United Arab Emirates. In less than a generation, the city has grown from a tiny trading port on the banks of Dubai Creek into one of the world’s most incredible cities.

In the City of Sails you are always surrounded by water, as becomes clear when you stand on the top of the top of Mount Eden. A nice inner-city beach is Mission Bay. Other visitor attractions in Auckland include the stately Auckland War Memorial Museum in Auckland Domain park. Daredevils can base jump from the Sky Tower. Children will love the Rainbow’s End theme park and the Auckland Zoo. Auckland has many diverse neighbourhoods, such as hip Ponsonby and laid-back Devonport. From the city, you can set sail to the forest reserve of Rangitoto Island and Waiheke island with its [More]

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.  

Situated on the southern coastline of Maine, part of Portland’s great charm is its working waterfront. You can stroll down Commercial Street and spend a few hours exploring the wharves and piers. Discover the streets and lanes of the historic port district and then visit the historic home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow or the Portland Museum of Art.  

Set amidst cobblestone streets and picturesque canals, Copenhagen is a timeless combination of fairytale magic and modern day cool. One of the very best ways to enjoy Copenhagen is by bike. There are almost 250 miles of bike lanes here and biking is a way of life. Head to Nyhavn, a 17th century waterfront and canal district that is full of colour, and character with its many bars and cafes. Enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants or grab a drink and watch the boats go by. Visit the little mermaid, one of Copenhagen’s most recognisable images. Created from [More]

Orlando, Florida, is a magnet for families and thrill-seekers who flock to its many theme parks and attractions. Orlando’s most famous theme park, and perhaps its most magical, is Walt Disney World.

Rising from the western edge of America’s High Plains, and shadowed by the Rocky Mountains, is Colorado’s capital, Denver. An easy walk from Denver’s downtown is the Golden Triangle, an area filled with civic architecture, museums and public art. Visit the Denver Art Museum, which celebrates the region’s landscapes and peoples. Discover the region’s prehistoric past at the Denver Museum of Science and Nature. then follow the Triceratops Trail at Dinosaur Ridge. At the historic mining town of Golden, visit the Buffalo Bill Museum, Clear Creek History Park, and the Colorado Railroad Museum. Tour the Coors Brewery, then end the [More]

Rising from the coastal plains of West Lancashire, Liverpool’s fortunes have been tied to the ocean for over 800 years. Once England’s gateway to the world, the enormous wealth that trade brought into the city was ploughed back into the city’s skyline. In the heart of Liverpool, by the banks of the city’s beloved river, is Pier Head. Wander across this floating pier, where the excitement and teary farewells of Transatlantic steamship passengers once filled the air. Behind Pier Head, rises Liverpool’s crown, The Three Graces. These three buildings stand as a testament to both Liverpool’s former trading might, and [More]

Tenerife is the largest of the seven Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, off North Africa. Each of these volcanic islands are blessed with spectacular beaches, otherworldly beauty, and perfect weather. Tenerife receives around 5 million visitors each year, many of whom head to the island’s seaside resorts to enjoy the year-round sunshine and spectacular beaches. Enjoy golden sands and almost any watersport you can imagine at Las Americas Beach, one of the island’s most popular beaches. Or, take a dip in the crystal waters at Del Duque Beach – just 10 minutes’ drive to the north. [More]

In Cusco, and the Sacred Valley, magnificent ruins await the adventurous traveler. The most famous of all is Machu Picchu. Cusco is the former capital of the Inca Empire of the Sun. Since the 16th century, Spanish colonial buildings were built atop former Inca Palaces, of which only the foundations remain. Examples in the central Plaza de Armas are the Cusco Cathedral and La Compañia church. In the Urubamba Valley, or Sacred Valley, visitors can see the mysterious Moray Terraces and the pre-Inca Salt Mines of Maras. Ollantaytambo is a living Inca city and its towering ruins form the start [More]

The city of Tainan rises from the southwestern coastal plains of Taiwan, and is often called The Birthplace of Taiwan. In 1624, Dutch traders established a fort on the sandy peninsula Anping and you can wander the fort’s ramparts and the nearby ruins of a merchant house held together by banyan roots. With over 2000 temples and shrines, Tainan is also known as The Kyoto of Taiwan. Highlights include the Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple and the Confucian Temple.

The largest island of a small, circular archipelago which bears the same name, Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from Greece’s mainland and is the remnant of a volcanic caldera.

A visit to the Perhentian Islands is taking a step into a rare, exotic paradise, and the perfect place to reconnect with nature. The Perhentian Islands are two islands located on the northern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. These islands are ringed in pristine white beaches, and there are no roads to get from one place to another; should you wish to visit different parts of the islands, you can take pathways through jungles teeming with wildlife, or hire water taxis to shuttle you from one village to the next.