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Located on the Seyhan River in southern Turkey, Adana is the fourth largest city in the country and is considered a fast-growing agricultural and industrial boom town. Diverse cultural heritage is displayed in the city’s architecture and includes inf...
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Known for 'one thousand fountains' and intimately-shaded squares, Aix-en-Provence was an is an inspiration to artists and poets alike. Visit Atelier de Cezanne, Paul Cézanne's studio that has been preserved in its original form.
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Akdamar Island is located in eastern Turkey, and is the second largest island in Lake Van. Located on the island is Akdamar Kilesi, or Church of the Holy Cross. The ruins left of this Armenian cathedral are situated with a beautiful mountainous backd...
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Alacahoyuk, 100 mi/160 km east of Ankara and home of the imposing Sphinx Gate ruin, was a center of civilization during the Bronze Age—it is considered one of the most important ancient Hittite sites. Most of the gold and bronze objects that have bee...
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Alacati is located near the Cesme peninsula, west of Izmir. This city is characterized by its quaint old stone houses running down narrow streets. With streets lined with restaurant, cafes, and local shops there something for everyone to do; the most...
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The old town of Alanya dates from Seljuk and Ottoman times. Alanya has become a popular tourist center due to its wide sand beach stretching more than four miles from town. A short ride from old town is citadel hill and the courtyard of the upper for...
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This pint-sized, sunny slice of Adriatic coast still manages to pack a wild punch of traditional Mediterranean charm and Soviet-style inefficiency. It's a giddy blend of religions, styles, cultures and landscapes, from Sunni Muslim to Albanian Orthod...
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Amasra is a charming fishing town rich with history and outdoor activities. The east side of town has sunny, sandy beaches where the bay protects bathers from the Black Sea waves. The town is built on a peninsula beneath the ramparts of a citadel bui...
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According to the ancient historian Strabo, Amasya was founded by an Amazon queen, Amasis, but this city 210 mi/335 km northeast of Ankara probably began as a Hittite settlement. Later it was conquered by Alexander the Great. The city reached its peak...
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The Mediterranean coast becomes less interesting as you drive east from Alanya, but Anamur, a town 160 mi/250 km east of Antalya, is worth a detour, especially in spring. That's when the area enclosed by the ruins of Byzantine Anamurium (just west of...
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This village was built around a very picturesque16C Chateau. The chateau is set in vast grounds and has lavishly decorated apartments.
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Andorra is a small mountainous country in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. Andorra is the 6th smallest nation in Europe and surrounded by the great rugged snow-filled mountains of the Pyrenees. Between 1278 – 1994, Andorrans lived under a...
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Turkey's capital is a sprawling urban mass in the midst of the Central Anatolian steppe. Since 1920 when Ataurk set up his provisional government here, Ankara's main business has been government but several significant attractions make it worth a sho...
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Anse Saint Jose is on the southern coast of the Curieuse Island of Seychelles off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Anse Saint Jose is a beach haven paradise with cool blue waters and warm white sand. The island of Curieuse was claimed by the ...
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The ancient Syrian capital of Antakya, 325 mi/525 km southeast of Ankara, was once the third-largest city in the Roman empire, after Rome and Constantinople. It was also home to one of the world's first Christian communities. (In the Bible, the first...
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This sun-drenched Mediterranean town on the Turkish Riviera is a major resort with a beautiful crescent bay, dramatic cliffs, and jagged mountains. It is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards and a prize-winning marina. In picturesque o...
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Categories: Antsiferov Island
The remarkable, ancient Roman city of Aphrodisias, 280 mi/450 km south of Ankara, was dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Located near the village of Geyre, the ruins merit at least half a day of exploration. See the old walls, th...
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This important coastal park is a fascinating destination for bird-watchers—it's a breeding ground for both European and African birds. While the nearest town is Nouadhibou, visitor permits must be obtained in Nouakchott—no one is allowed to visit wit...
Categories: Arguin Bank National Park
Arles is a small town with a rich architectural past and exciting contemporary culture. An important Roman and Medieval center, Arles has also served as home and motif to some great modern artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, and Pablo ...
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Located 300 mi/485 km north of Montevideo, Artigas, Uruguay, sits in the middle of cattle country. The town, named after Jose Gervasio Artigas (a patriot in the 1811 war with Brazil), was a frontier stop on the railway route to Brazil and is just acr...
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The accomplishments of the Turkmen rests in the "the city of love" also known as Ashgabat. Found between the Karakum Desert and the Kopet Dag mountain range, Ashgabat a young city founded in 1881 sprouted on the ruins of the Silk Road. Acro...
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The former Greek village of Assos, which overlooks a harbor 190 mi/305 km southwest of Istanbul, was settled by colonists from the nearby island of Lesbos. On the hill above the harbor, in the modern village of Behramkale, the pretty stone houses are...
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Atar (pop. 17,000), in the Sahara, is probably the easiest desert town to visit—regularly scheduled flights land there and the road is good. We suggest flying to the city and returning to Nouakchott overland (hire a car and driver). The market makes ...
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Austria has few peers as a year-round holiday destination, with plenty of winter sports in the Alps, some of the most impressive and overblown architecture in Europe and an unrivalled musical tradition that even The Sound of Music couldn't sully. Vie...
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The town of Auxerre has developed at the cross-roads of two major routes, the Agrippa Roman Way, linking the Mediterranean to the North Sea, and the River Yonne. Down the centuries, a high level of economic activity, dominated by wine growing and tra...
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Located within the historic city region of Cappadocia, the provincial town of Avanos overlooks the longest river of Turkey also known as the Kizilirmak or "Red River." The river supplies the clay for pottery for Avanos, a source of liveliho...
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Categories: Avera Bay
Visitors to Avignon won't want to leave, and the town is too interesting to leave. Avignon is ancient, full of history, life, youth, art, music and activity. Just to "see" the town itself, a visitor could wander the narrow streets inside the fortifie...
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Inhabited until 1923 by Ottoman Greeks, Ayvalik combines a beach resort (Sarimsakli, about 4 mi/6 km from town and served by regular minibuses) with a pleasant, small market town 150 mi/240 km north of Izmir. The back streets boast lovely old houses ...
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Bad (“Spa”) Gastein is an Austrian spa town, best known for its thermal baths since the 13th century. Today it is also a world renown ski resort. Located in the Tohe Tauern National Park in the Salzburg province, the 1,000 meter above sea...
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Bahia Agua Verde is a remote fishing village located in a cliff-lined bay on the Sea of Cortez. The area is a popular sportsfishing spot in the south of Loreto. The glassy blue waters of Bahia Agua Verde are also ideal for snorkeling, scuba diving an...
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Categories: Bahia Almejas
Categories: Bahía Concepción
Categories: Bahia de Loreto National Park
Omoa is one of the oldest towns in Honduras that played an important role in the history of Honduras, especially during colonial times. This area of the country is of stunning beauty thanks to the impressive Merendon mountain range backbone to this p...
Categories: Bahia de Omoa
Categories: Bahia de San Quintin
The great Bahía Magdalena is the gate entrance to the Pacific. It is a unique place and, as a natural reserve of gray whales that arrive to its waters to fulfill their biological cycle during the months of January to March, a great location for whale...
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Bahia San Basilio is a tranquil bay along the eastern coast of Baja California. The bay affords beautiful views of the ocean, as well as kayaking opportunities.
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Cruising
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If Bandol's solid international reputation stems from its wines, its port has earned its stripes with all sea-goers, thanks to the quality of its features. From Mistinguett to Breccht with many champions from the sporting world, they've all inhaled t...
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There's not a lot to see in this southwest town, but it has one of the nicest markets in the country, and it makes a good base for some interesting day trips. The surrounding agricultural region, where palm wine is produced, is lush and green compare...
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Categories: Barron Falls
Bartin is a historic city in northern Turkey. Over time, the city changed hands many times and has been influenced by the cultures of the Hittites, Cimmerians, Persians, Romans, and Seljuk Turks. The wooden Bartin houses display the architectural cha...
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The Bay Islands off Honduras' Caribbean coast are one of the primary tourism areas, and there is an almost feverish building boom on Roatan serving both vacationers and retirees. The islands are popular with divers, snorkelers and anglers because of ...
Categories: Bay Islands
Cruising
Categories: Bay of Biscay
Beaufort, Luxembourg, is a tiny town surrounded by truly spectacular scenery in the country's Mullerthal (Little Switzerland) region, 21 mi/34 km northeast of Luxembourg City. Beaufort also has a ruined 12th-century castle and a neo-Gothic church. Th...
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Categories: Beaulieu sur Mer
Belarus is a vast steppe straddling the shortest route between Moscow and the Polish border. Wide stretches of unbroken birch groves, vast forested marshlands and wooden villages amid rolling green and black fields give it a haunting beauty.
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Belek is a beautiful resort town located on the Turkish Riviera. It is known for its white sandy beaches and surrounding pine forests. Visitors to Belek can enjoy the seaside spa resorts, golfing, and day trips to the nearby Roman ruins of Perge.
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If Belgium's spotlight on the European stage is a little dim, it's only because its people are rarely boastful. This slow-burning country has more history, art, food and architecture packed into its tiny self than many of its bigger, louder neighbour...
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Bergama is the site of the ancient city called Pergamon and is usually seen on a two-day tour of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor or on an Aegean sea cruise. The place 180 mi/290 km southwest of Istanbul merits a visit because of its impressive ruins...
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Beysehir is a large Turkish town located on the shores of Lake Behsehir, only a short distance from Konya. Visitors most often travel to Beysehir to dine on its fresh fish, or to explore the beautifully restored Esrefoglu Mosque. Boasting to be one o...
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Categories: Bird Islands
The Black River Canyon Gorges National Park area of Mauritius is breathtaking. The area, 15 mi/25 km south of Port Louis, is covered with forests that are filled with a wide variety of birds and plants. If you are lucky, you may see kestrels and parr...
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The Black Sea (known as the Euxine Sea in antiquity) is an inland sea between southeastern Europe and Asia Minor. It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the Bosporus and the Sea of Marmara, and to the Sea of Azov by the Strait of Kerch.
There...
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"Bobo," as it is often called, is home to the Bobo tribe. Originally a major slave-trading town, today it's primarily a commercial center (pop. 396,000). Some travelers rate this as their favorite West African city.The best way to spend the day is by...
Categories: Bobo Dioulasso
Categories: Boca Entrada
Situated on a beautiful peninsula, Bodrum is known as a popular holiday resort. Enchanting villages of white painted houses trimmed with purple bougainvillea together with miles of sandy beaches and ideal locations for water sports. On the southern c...
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Bogazkoy, Turkey, the capital of the Hittite empire 2000-1180 BC, is interesting because double walls circle its ruins. Be sure to see the Royal Gate, the Yer Kapi (underground tunnel), the Lion Gate and the Great Temple of the Storm God of Hattusas....
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Categories: Bolu
The historic “hill village” of Bonnieux that’s old as Roman times and as wealthy as all the lords belonged to the Popes. It was here, resting on the Luberon hills and shadowing the fantastic view of the imported cedar forest, a mona...
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Categories: Borgarfjörður Eystri
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country located in the heart of southeast Europe on the Balkan peninsula. Formerly part of Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina gained independence in 1992. The Bosnian region is in the north and center of ...
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The Bosphorus is the strait flowing between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.
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Located near the village of Bourscheid, Luxembourg, in the Sure Valley, 25 mi/ 41 km north of Luxembourg City, are the partially restored ruins of 1,000-year-old Bourscheid Castle, which is one of the largest fortress complexes in the area. It comman...
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Bozburun is a small seaside town in southwestern Turkey on the Bozburun Peninsula. Bozburun makes its living from the sea with fishing and yacht/gullet charters. It is also world-famous for its production of wooden gullets, using centuries-old Turkis...
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Bozcaada (Tenedos) is a 15-square-mile island off the western coast of Turkey in the Aegean Sea. Bozcaada is planted with fields of grapevines and is known for its excellent wine. The island also has many hidden beaches, swimming holes and cafes to e...
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Branson is considered "The Live Music Show Capital of the World". With over 30 theaters playing host to over 60 shows, there are no problems finding a show in Branson to suit any taste! Lodging is also abundant in Branson, with hotels on the "76 Stri...
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Brignoles is a large market town and serves well as a central base from which to explore Provence. The town's history is as an aluminum and bauxite mining center, but more recently has moved towards agriculture, particularly wine-making and olive far...
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Broutona, also known as Burotan-jima or Buroton To, is a small island located in the northern part of the Southern Kuril Islands. Here a series of small islands punctuated with caves and coves are populated with profuse wildlife and birds. Western Br...
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Brownsberg Nature Park, located on a magnificent rain-forest plateau 80 mi/130 km south of Paramaribo, is one of the best places in South America to explore the rain forest—marked trails make getting into the forest easy. The park has an amazing vari...
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Also known as Usumbura, Burundi's capital and largest city (pop. 367,000) is set at the northeastern end of Lake Tanganyika. Mountains (located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo) are visible across the lake.The city has enough of interest to fi...
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Bulgaria has changed swiftly over the last decade, though in the villages you can still find folk who ride the donkey to work, eat homegrown potatoes and make their own cheese. The difference now is they wash it all down in front of a satellite TV. W...
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Visit Bursa, due south of Istanbul across the Sea of Marmara, for its beautiful mosques and other early Ottoman architecture, for its silk-filled bazaars, its thermal spa baths and hotels.
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Discover a different kind of adventure on this part of Uruguay. Detach from your daily routine and backpack through Cabo Polonio in search of the Ombu Tree. With limited resources of electricity, internet or gas stations, Cabo Polonio and its rugged ...
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Cabo Pulmo National Park is Baja Mexico’s National Marine Park and is approximately 60 miles north of Cabo San Lucas. On June 5, 1995, Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo introduced Cabo Pulmo National Park to the rest of the world and declared t...
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Categories: Calanques National Park
Cam Limani is a breathtaking coastal resort town in Turkey. Here many resorts offer friendly Turkish hospitality and beautiful sandy beaches. With a vast variety of sea life, Cam Limani offers visitors the chance to dive in a spectacul...
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The town of Camlihemsin, Turkey, 260 mi/420 km northeast of Ankara, is the last outpost before the dramatic Kackar Mountains, a wild range beloved by Turkish trekkers and mountaineers and increasingly popular with outdoor tourists from all over the w...
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On the Asian shore, guarding the Dardanelles, is the quiet Turkish port town of Canakkale. History enthusiasts will want to venture to legendary Troy. Canakkale's Archaeological Museum boasts exhibits originally belonging to Frank Calvert, aide to th...
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The Canal de Bourgogne or the Burgundy Canal is greeted by two river entrances, the Yonne River in the north and the Saone in the south. Located in central eastern France, the canal winds its way through villages, valleys and accessing the towns of M...
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One visit to this sun-kissed stretch of the French Riviera is enough to explain why stars of the silver screen chose Cannes to host the world's most important film festival. The palm-fringed coastal boulevard hugs the curve of the beach, and is lined...
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A friendly river town along the mississippi, Cape Girardeau is dotted with majestic white oaks, and natural beauty. At the Trail of Tears State Park there are numerous trails, and opportunity for hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding. Other ...
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The underground cities of Cappadocia give you an idea of the sensation of what living in a labyrinth felt like. Derinkuyu is one of the 40 subterranean settlements in this area. It was at one time the home for up to 20,000 people. Its 18 stories ...
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The Southern Coast of Curacao has over thirty tropical beaches. The water is crystal clear, and excellent for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and sunny, beach relaxation. The long north coast of the island, is characterized by a limestone cliff fo...
Categories: Caracas Bay Curacao
Categories: Cargados Bank
Carmelo is a laid-back town with cobblestone streets centered on fishing. It situates in southwestern Uruguay straddling the Uruguay River on the west and Arroyo de las Vacas in the South. Carmelo was founded by the Spanish in colonial 16th century. ...
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Not far from Flic en Flac, on the road to Tamarin, you'll find the Casela Bird Park, a group of aviaries housing more than 140 varieties of rare birds. Don't miss the safari to the nearby mountain organized by the park. It's about 10 mi/16 km south o...
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Cassis, an old Provencal fishing port, is a popular summer resort that has drawn many famous painters to its sunny bay. Famous for its high white cliffs, Cassis lies at the foot of Europe's highest cliff, Cape Canaille (405m, 1352ft). Walk along the ...
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Castillos is situated 35 miles northeast of Rocha City, Uruguay. It was founded in April 1866 and given the name San Vicente de Castillos derived from the chapel San Vicente Mártir de Castillos. Visitors can tour through the town via horseback...
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The 9,000-year-old city of Catalhoyuk, Turkey, 160 mi/260 km south of Ankara, was once more interesting to read about than to see. Ongoing excavations may eventually prove that urban life had its origins at Catalhoyuk, but, for now, the ruins have fa...
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Categories: Cavalaire-sur-Mer
Categories: Celtic Sea
Cesme is a seaside resort town just west of Izmir, Turkey. Along the main square visitors will find a nice selection of restaurants, cafes, tea houses, and breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. You will find excellent shopping opportunities along the...
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Chagny is a tiny town in the Saône-et-Loire region of eastern France. It sits east of Burgundy and south of Beaune. The town’s sister city is England’s Garden City of Letchworth replicating its cultural, commercial and political dip...
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Chalk Sound sits south of Providenciales surrounded by water in every direction. This residential area in Turks & Caicos stretches along the shoreline swaddling several white sand bay beaches: Sapodilla Bay, Taylor Bay, and Bonefish Island. Its l...
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This lovely town in the heart of Burgundy is a start for excursions to Dijon. Historic sights in Dijon include the crypt of St. Benigne, the Notre-Dame quarter and the Palais des Ducs which today houses the City Hall and the Fine Arts Museum.
Categories: Chalon-Sur-Saone
Although Chamarel village, 18 mi/30 km south of Port Louis, holds little of interest to the casual visitor to Mauritius, the nearby Terres de Couleurs (Colored Earths) make the trip well worth the effort. The name comes from the soil, which is layere...
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Chambolle-Musigny is one of the wine villages situated on the Côte-d'Or. Wine and viticulture is the main business of Chambolle-Musigny.
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The Channel Islands are located in the English Channel in the Gulf of St. Malo, actually much closer to France than to England. They are made up of the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey. The Bailiwick of Guernsey includes the islands of Guernsey, Ald...
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Chassagne-Montrachet is a town in the Cote-d’Or of Burgundy, France. The town was first named Cassagne-le-Haut but changed to its present name on November 27, 1879. Most villages in Burgundy changed their name to their most popular vineyard. Ch...
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Categories: Château-Arnoux
The village takes its name from the summer palace of Avignon popes, but neither the scant ruins of the fourteenth-century château nor medieval streets around place du Portail - the hub of the village - give Châteauneuf its special appeal. Rather it's...
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Châteauneuf-en-Auxois is a 16th century fortified commune just miles away from Dijon, France. The medieval village sits hillside overlooking the Canal de Bourgogne. The castle was built in 1132 by Jean de Chaudeney and after 9 generations of go...
Categories: Châteauneuf-en-Auxois
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The Chimaera, named after the legendary fire-breathing beasts that were said to terrorize ancient Lycia, are perpetual flames flickering on a hillside near Olympos. The fires, no larger than a candle flame, are produced by methane gas and cannot be e...
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This settlement in the middle of the Sahara is a classic North African desert city—sand dunes surround the settlement, and the central mosque is said to be more than 1,000 years old. The main attraction of Chinguetti is its atmosphere. Considered the...
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Chirpoy is the name of twin volcanic islands, Chirpoy and Brat Chirpoev (Russian for Chirpoy's Brother), in the Kuril Islands group. For marine enthusiasts, Brat Chirpoy is the site of the southernmost of five major Steller sea lion rookeries on the ...
Categories: Chirpoy Kuril Islands
A commercial center for agriculture located in the far southern part of Honduras, Choluteca isn't a tourism hot spot, though it's close to two good volcanic-sand beaches on the Gulf of Fonseca—Cedeno and Punta Raton. Fishing is also possible on the g...
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Christoffel National Park, Curacao, is centered on Mount Christoffel, the island's highest point at 1,239 ft/377 m. It affords a panoramic view of all of Curacao, as well as nearby Bonaire and Venezuela.Hikers can take one of eight different nature t...
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Categories: Chunnel
Clervaux, Luxembourg, is a medieval town set in a deep, narrow valley beside the Clerve River, 38 mi/62 km north of Luxembourg City. Clervaux has a nice 12th-century castle and is the site of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maur. Built i...
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Categories: Cluny
Categories: Cockburn
Cockburn Town is the historical and cultural Capital of Turks and Caicos Islands. It has been said that this was the first landing site of Columbus when he set out to discover the new world. Duke and front streets are rich with 18th and 19th century ...
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Facing Buenos Aires across the broad Rio de la Plata you find one of Uruguay’s oldest and most picturesque cities. Recently declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the Old City with its charming streets is one of South America’s jewels that should ...
Categories: Colonia del Sacramento
Anyone driving from San Pedro Sula to Tegucigalpa should stop off for at least one night in Comayagua, with many colonial era streets and buildings. Founded in 1537, it was the capital of Honduras for more than 300 years but was heavily damaged by fi...
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The gateway to Guatemala from Honduras, Copan is a Mayan archaeological site discovered in 1570 by Diego Garcia de Palacio. The ruins of 1,000 year-old Copan revealed plazas, temples, intricate sculptures and statues and a ceremonial center at the he...
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Categories: Cormatin
Categories: Cotes de Beaune
Categories: Couches
Categories: Crissey
Like many other countries of Western Europe, Croatia too developed in an area that once made part of the Roman Empire. In the maelstrom of the great migrations of peoples that took place Europe-wide after the fall of Rome, the Croat tribes took over ...
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Categories: Cruise Dordogne & Garonne Rivers
Categories: Cruise Garonne River & Gironde Estuary
Categories: Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge
When choosing a Caribbean destination, it’s easy to think that one island is just like any other. But with more than 35 captivating cove beaches, a diverse heritage spanning 55 different cultures, a “live and let live” attitude, and unrivaled tradi...
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Curepipe, the commercial center of Mauritius, is 10 mi/16 km southeast of Port Louis and has a good variety of restaurants and shops. The town is the center of the model-ship industry. A few miles/kilometers southwest is Trou aux Cerfs, an extinct vo...
Categories: Curepipe
From the writing of ancient Greek poets to modern tourist brochures, Aphrodite has been almost synonymous with Cyprus throughout history. Mythology has it she rose from the sea-foam, the goddess of beauty and love is above all a Cypriot goddess. Cypr...
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From the pulsing capital Prague to the back-in-time villages of Moravia, from toiling up mountains to lounging in spas, from the world-famous Pilsner to the strains of Smetana and Dvorák, there's an experience to suit every taste. Stunning architectu...
Categories: Czech Republic
Dalyan is a largely undeveloped, tranquil village offering classic Turkish hospitality, and attractions. The thermal springs at Sultaniye, and the Dalyan mud baths are also not to be missed and make for an out of the ordinary holiday experience....
Categories: Dalyan River
A Danube River cruise is the best way to experience the lovely landscapes, cultural heritage and centuries-old architecture of Old World Europe. On a Danube River cruise, you'll discover Europe's vineyard-lined valleys and beautifully pres...
Categories: Danube River Cruising
The Dardanelles, formerly known as the Hellespont, is a narrow strait in northwestern Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
Categories: Dardanelles
Categories: Darvaza
The ancient Greeks believed Datça was created personally by Zeus. The aquamarine waters of the vast sweeping bays and deserted beaches, the gorgeous rocky shores and pine-crested hills, the endless olive groves and herb-scented air all draw vi...
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Delwara is one of three main passes into the valley of Udaipur. Located in the Aravali hills of Rajasthan and home to the Devi Garh Fort Palace, Delwara is a quaint farming village that boasts of fourteenth century Jain temples that served as the mus...
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Myra is one of the most interesting Lycian sites in Turkey where Father Christmas (Santa Claus) is beleived to live there.
Categories: Demre (Myra)
Denizli is located in Turkey's Aegean Region, just 3 miles from Pamukkale. Visitors are attracted to the popular mineral thermal hot springs of Pamukkale, and Denizli serves as a convenient base.
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Categories: Denmark Strait
In addition to Rodrigues Island, Mauritius controls a far-flung area of ocean and some distant islands. These include the Algalega Islands (750 mi/1,200 km north of Mauritius), where a few people grow copra. There is an airstrip, but no regular air s...
Categories: Dependencies
Categories: Diamond Creek
There are many fascinating attractions in and around Didim that range form cultural and historical to recreational. The Temple of Apollo and Medusa's head are the most popular ancient sites in Didim and attract history lovers from all over the w...
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Created in 1903, the small town of Dieciocho de Julio was once called “San Miguel” however in the 1950’s it was changed. The date of July 18 holds a special place for all of Uruguayans. It marked the day the Constitution of Uruguay ...
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Visit Diekirch, Luxembourg, to see its Roman mosaics, a 15th-century church (built on fifth-century Roman foundations) and the National Museum of Military History, which is full of personal accounts by U.S. and German soldiers and is the best museum ...
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Dijon, a city in Romantic France, has numerous sights. Tour Philippe le Bon offers outstanding views. The Palace of Dukes of Burgundy now houses the Town Hall and Fine Arts Museum. Charming squares and streets lead past half-timbered houses and eleg...
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Turkey’s tiny port of Dikili lies on the northwestern coast of Aegean Turkey. Its closest landmass neighbor is the Greek island of Lesbos, which is a short ferry-boat ride away. Although Dikili is off the beaten tourist path, it plays host to a numbe...
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One of the largest cities in southeastern Turkey, ancient Diyarbakir lies along the Tigris River 350 mi/560 km southeast of Ankara. It is at least 5,000 years old and has, over the years, been overrun by Hurrians, Urartians, Assyrians and Persians. T...
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This village at the head of the bay Berufiord developed around an important trading post in the past. In 1589 the German Hansa merchants were granted a trading license there by the Danish king. Later on the Danish introduced the trade monopoly and t...
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Duart castle is on end the most spectacular and scenic sites on the West Coat of Scotland. Visitors can stroll through the dungeons and staterooms up to the top of the castle where it is easy to appreciate the beautiful scenery all around. Visit...
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East Caicos, located 25 mi/40 km northwest of Grand Turk, is the largest uninhabited island of Turks and Caicos. It is accessible only by private boat or by special arrangement with a charter-boat operation. Once important for its sisal crop (used to...
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Located on the southern shore of the Dardanelles, Eceabat is a waterfront town ringed by hotels, restaurants, taxi stands and a dock for ferries. Eceabat is located nearby to the main Gallipoli battlefields and has a convenient ferry link to Canakkal...
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Echternach, Luxembourg, an early center of European Christianity located 20 mi/32 km northeast of Luxembourg City, was heavily damaged during World War II, but it has been completely restored. Its narrow, cobbled medieval streets, ancient ramparts an...
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Dominated by the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, this picturesque city offers shopping on Princes Street, the grandeur of the Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral and historic Palace of Holyrood House, where Queen Mary lived and many Scottish kings were wed...
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Dominated by the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, this picturesque city offers shopping on Princes Street, the grandeur of the Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral and historic Palace of Holyrood House, where Queen Mary lived and many Scottish kings were w...
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South Queensferry still offers an environment that can transport visitors back to an earlier time more readily than most places in Scotland. South Queensferry offers one of the most interesting collections of buildings anywhere. The oldest is St Mary...
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Rich in historical significance, Edirne, Turkey, saw the best and the worst times of the Roman Empire. At one time named Hadrianopolis after Emperor Hadrian, under whose reign the empire reached the farthest, this city 145 mi/235 km west of Istanbul ...
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Ehnen, Luxembourg, is a medieval town on the Moselle River, 19 mi/30 km east of Luxembourg City, full of picturesque old houses, narrow alleyways and hillside vineyards. It is especially known for its wine museum and for its church, the only round on...
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Eilerts de Haan Gebergte Reserve is in the southern part of Suriname, 200 mi/320 km southwest of Paramaribo. It is the nation's largest rain-forest reserve. Though seldom visited (there are no tourist facilities), it can be reached easily enough by a...
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At Ekincik, a delightful yacht mooring, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the area and the friendly hospitality of its people. Delikli Island lies right off the coast, southeast of Ekincik. Dalyan Delta, with a long, golden, sandy beach a...
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From endless pineapple fields to white- and pink-sand beaches to secluded coves and miles of coastlines, Eleuthera & Harbour Island define The Bahamas. Much of the architecture and way of life was influenced by British Loyalists who settled here ...
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Containing a variety of elaborate mosques from the 15th century, Erdine provides visitors a glimpse into old Turkish life. The elegance, style, and colors of the mosques will astound visitors, and the Old Bridge of Erdine provides a calm and relaxing...
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The city of Erzurum, Turkey, 475 mi/765 km east of Ankara in eastern Turkey, is surrounded by beautiful, gently eroded mountains. You may not want to make a special trip to see Erzurum, but it has several interesting sights for those passing through ...
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Located about 12 mi/19 km southwest of Luxembourg City, Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg's second-largest city, was originally the center of Luxembourg's iron and steel industry. Now all that remains are two blast furnace monuments. The large, steel-beam...
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Esch sur Sure, Luxembourg, located about 33 mi/53 km northwest of Luxembourg City, is a typical Ardennes market town located on a bend of the scenic Sure River. It has a wonderful "lost" quality—you'll feel like you're in another era. Castle ruins ov...
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Discover Estonia and you will see it is phenomenal and rapidly changing. The past history and nature has been perfectly preserved. From untouched nature to post-modern city culture, experience solitude and the forces of masses. Big business and hand...
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The confluence of rivers and roads makes Ettelbruck, Luxembourg, an important market and trading center and gives it the title "Gateway to the Ardennes." The old-world town, located 19 mi/30 km north of Luxembourg City, is home to a monument and muse...
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Eze bord de Mer, perched on a hilltop over the Mediterranean, is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner if you are in nearby Nice or St. Jean Cap Ferrat.Eze bord de Mer has some of the best views of the Riviera and France's neighbor, Monaco, as do...
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A town in Jangipur, West Bengal India, Farakka is best known for its construction of the Farakka Barrage. This barrage built in 1975 pumps water to flush sediments from the Kolkata harbor.
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Fethiye is one of the most popular beach resorts and marina along the Turkish coast. Along the beaches visitors can participate in fun water sports as well as paragliding, cliff jumping, and bird watching. The city is also known for its roc...
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Flacq is in the eastern coastal district of Mauritius, 30 mi/48 km east of Port Louis. It has numerous hotels and fine beaches, especially Belle Mare. Besides the beaches, Flacq has large sugarcane and vegetable plantations and a number of lime kilns...
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Flåm is the destination of the 12-mile branch line of the train from Myrdal, a 50-minute ride that plummets nearly 3,000 feet into Flåm Valley. The tiny village lies at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, amid meadows and orchards, surrounded by towerin...
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There are actually two Focas in Turkey: Yeni and Eski ("New" and "Old"). Eski Foca, 44 mi/70 km north of Izmir, is larger and makes a good overnight stop en route south from Canakkale to Izmir. Hotels and restaurants ring a pleasing harbor with not m...
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The second-smallest state in Europe (Vatican City is the tiniest), Monaco consists of four parts. The old town, Monaco-Ville, on a promontory, "The Rock," 60m (200 ft.) high, is the seat of the royal palace and the government building, as w...
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Situated in the Saone-et-Loire or the Burgundy region, Fragnes is located in eastern-center France. Visitors can stroll through the local markets, tour gardens of lush greenery of Abbaye de la Bussiere, hike through Cirque du Bout du Monde, or photog...
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France has long been synonymous with romance, culture, and all things epicurean for as long as one can remember. From romatic strolls along the Seine, quiet reflections of the magnificent works of art within the Louvre, lazy afternoons sipping cafe-a...
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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, may be the smallest of Europe's big cities, but it's certainly not lacking in stature. Frankfurt's importance as a travel and tourism destination is sometimes countered by its dubious reputation as a dull, b...
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In Roman times, the port city of Frejus, founded in 49 BC by Julius Caesar, was second in importance only to Marseille. While many of the sections of the Roman city were completely destroyed, the few parts that remain to this day offer an extremely i...
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The main reasons to go to Galibi Reserve, 85 mi/135 km east of Paramaribo, are to see the highly endangered Ridley sea turtles that nest there in June and July and to visit a Carib village in the reserve. To get there, you must arrange boat transport...
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The importance of the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, cannot be overestimated. Had the British Empire's troops prevailed at the battle there, 125 mi/200 km southwest of Istanbul, World War I would have been considerably shorter and the course of modern ...
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Burkina's game reserves are undeveloped by comparison with those in Kenya or Zimbabwe, but Parc National d'Arli (Arli Game Reserve) is the best—it's a continuation of the Pendjari Reserve in Benin. Lions, elephants, water buffalo, hyenas and a variet...
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This town in a hilly tree-dotted savanna area in the south is the center of the Lobi people. Considered the most isolated group in the country, the Lobi are known for their wood carving and eerie multistory mud fortresses, similar to the dwellings of...
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Behind the magnificent vineyards and pine-covered hills, 19th century ocre quarries that sparked the economy for Gargas, still stand in operation to this day. Ocre is a natural earth mineral that ranges from yellow to brown pigments. Although, the to...
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Categories: Garonne River Cruising
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The bustling city of Gaziantep, Turkey, 438 mi/705 km southeast of Ankara, boasts a fine collection of Roman mosaics at the Gaziantep Museum and is justifiably famous for its food, especially anything made with the local pistachios (fistik), from bak...
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Built at a moderately high altitude (6,550 ft/2,000 m) to take advantage of the cool breezes, Genting is where many residents of Kuala Lumpur go to relax, escape the heat, gamble in the casino and let the kids play in the theme park. Located 85 mi/14...
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The Republic of Georgia is located between Russian and Turkey and has a long shoreline on the Black Sea. Georgia is well know for its magnificent cave monasteries, historical sites, scenic mountains, and great food and drink.
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Germany wears its riches well: elegant big-city charm, small picture-postcard towns, pagan-inspired harvest festivals, a wealth of art and culture and the perennial pleasures of huge tracts of forest, delightful castles and fine wine and beer are all...
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Gevrey-Chambertin is an enchanting entry into the world of great wines of Burgundy - which has nine grand cru vineyards. The name Chambertin came from a medieval peasant owner, Bertin, and that “Champ de Bertin” (“Bertin’s Field”) became the elegan...
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The vineyards, towns, castles, and abbeys of Burgundy offer numerous attractions to the discerning traveller : The Chateau de Gilly, historical residence of the Abbots of Citeaux, is located near to Clos Vougeot. It has lost none of its authenticity,...
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Categories: Gissey-sur-Ouche
This town (pop. 16,000) is the only urban area of any size outside Bujumbura. It's the headquarters of Burundi's institutes of science and culture. The national museum is just outside the center of town and, while very basic, is worth the visit. The ...
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Gocek lies in the beautiful gulf of Fethiye, surrounded by pine clad mountains. The bay is famous for its marinas and offers yachting, and boating. The waterfront is lined with bars and restaurants, and a little more inland visitors will fi...
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Gokceada (the Windy Isle) is one of Turkey's two Aegean islands, far more rocky and mountainous than Bozcaada, and its attractions are not as immediately obvious. However, the upscale hotel developments in the hillside villages of Zeytinli and Tepeko...
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Gordes is a very beautiful old village, in the heart of Provence, perched on the southern edge of high Plateau de Vaucluse. The stone buildings built in tight against the base of the cliffs and those perched on the rocks above, including the 12th-cen...
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The small town of Goreme is situated in the middle of the Valley of Fairy Chimneys, surrounded by the eerie shapes and fantastic rock formations that have made the region famous. It is one of the few remaining villages where fairy chimneys and rock-h...
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The blossoming colonial village of Gracias, Honduras, southeast of Copan and 100 mi/160 km northwest of Tegucigalpa, is the starting place for those wishing to hike Mount Celaque in Celaque National Park, which is 3 mi/5 km away. The park is often sh...
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Grand Turk is a small island located at the end of the Bahamas chain. It is about 7 miles long and 2 miles wide. The Island and beaches are absolutely stunning and the people some of the friendliest and helpful people you will ever meet. The Island i...
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Many aspects of Western culture came into being in Greece - drama, art, philosophy and science. It's a wonderful feeling to walk on stones that may have been trod by Plato, Homer or Agamemnon. But at many places in Greece, where ancient ruins are sur...
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Grevenmacher, Luxembourg, lies on the banks of the Moselle River in the heart of the vineyard region, 19 mi/ 31 km northeast of Luxembourg City. Many of the local vineyards offer wine tastings. The annual wine market takes place on the Friday followi...
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Costa Rica's Guayabo National Monument, situated 35 mi/55 km northeast of San Jose in Turrialba, contains the ruins of a lost civilization dating from the ninth century, including pools, roads and aqueducts. The town is believed to have been the hub ...
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Guerrero Negro, located halfway down Mexico's Baja Peninsula, is visited for mainly one reason—it's near Parque Natural de la Ballena Gris (Gray Whale National Park). January-March, gray whales breed and give birth to their calves near the shores of ...
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Visit the little riverside village of Gurgy, located in France. A short drive away from this little village allows access to vineyards.
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About 18 mi/29 km south of Salzburg, deep in the Alps and close to the German border, this town has a notable Celtic collection located in the Keltenmuseum, at Pflegerplatz 5. It’s also home to the amazing "World of Salt" mine, which once provided t...
Categories: Hallein
Hannibal is a wonderful place to enjoy the natural beauty of this beautiful river town. Boaters will find easy access to the Mississippi, as well as local lakes. Hannibal was home to Mark Twain, and visitors can take a self guided tour of the Mark Tw...
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The tiny lakeside village of Herakleia, 90 mi/145 km south of Izmir, is as pretty as rural Turkey gets, and it's well worth spending the night there to soak up the peace and quiet. Roman and Byzantine ruins are scattered around the lower slopes of Be...
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The name of this town "Hofn" means, "harbour". Sprawled across a sandy spit in the lagoon Hornafjordur, Höfn is surrounded by spectacular scenery. You can buy locally made handicrafts, including Icelandic jumpers, at Handradi...
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Hot springs are found near several villages in Burundi. About 10 mi/16 km from Kilemba are the Kibabi Hot Springs, where pools have varying temperatures. South of the Source du Nil, hot springs can be found near the town of Muhweza.
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Categories: Hull Canal
Hungary is a heart-stealer; it lures back visitors again and again to sample its rich wines, lounge in its thermal spas, gaze at its birdlife and make one more attempt to master its hermetic language. It has all the luxury of western Europe with a Ma...
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Iceland, the country with the chilly name, is rapidly becoming one of Europe's hottest destinations. Much of Iceland's popularity is due to its natural features, which include glaciers, hot springs, geysers, active volcanoes, portentous peaks and vas...
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Ie Shima is a lovely island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is often called the peanut island, or flower island due to its peanut crops and abundant flora. Visitors often visit the island in late April when the island holds its yearly Lily Festival....
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It's said that Ireland,
once visited, is never forgotten, and for once the blarney rings true. The Irish
landscape has a mythic resonance, due as much to the country's almost tangible
history as its claim to being the home of the fairies ...
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Iskenderun is now a busy commercial centre and an important port of Turkey on the Mediterranean region. Iskenderun has an active, modern life with good hotels, restaurants and cafes among the palm trees by the Mediterranean sea, in a fine location on...
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5th Avenue is the main street that runs parallel to the ocean. Here you will find restaurants, clothing shops selling the latest trends in Europe, Cuban cigar shops, and rum stores. Playa de Carmen's walkway features carnival like attractions such as...
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Categories: Isla Cerralvo
Categories: Isla Coronados
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This 23,383-acre island near La Paz is centered in one of the most biologically diverse marine areas in the world – and is a major environmental success story. Several plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world, including the blackt...
Categories: Isla de Espiritu Santo
Categories: Isla de Lobos
Isla Ildefonso is located in the Baja Peninsula. Visitors are treated to beautiful desert landscapes, diverse plant life, and a wide range of wildlife. Photographers and nature enthusiasts will enjoy snapping pictures of the yellow-footed gulls, boob...
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Categories: Isla Magdalena
Categories: Isla Monserrat
Categories: Isla Natividad
Islas Partida and Espiritu Santo lie right in the entrance to Bahia de La Paz. Really a single island, seperated by volcanic crator, these islands offer some really incredible anchorages, excellant diving, hiking and wildlife.
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Isla San Francisco is a beautiful island -shaped like a fishing hook- off the coast of Mexico. Visitors have the chance to hike to the top of the mountain for the stunning view and then trek back down to enjoy happy hour on the beach. The island...
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The Islands in the sea of Cortez, Mexico, are among the most beautiful and captivating regions in the world. The remote island of San Jose offers spectacular coastal scenery, fine camping beaches, and an opportunity to really escape from the cro...
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In the northern region of Baja California, Mexico, Isla San Marcos is an island that contains one small town that shares the same name. Though there are no hotels on the island, guests can enjoy the island's location for yellowtail fishing, diving, a...
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Categories: Isla San Martin
Visit lovely Isla Santa Catalina to walk among huge cacti, swim, snorkel, and observe the great diversity of bird life.
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Categories: Isla Santa Margarita
Categories: Islas San Benito
Man is a 33-mile long island in the middle of the Irish Sea 60 miles west of England’s Lancashire coast. It is a Crown dependency with its own parliament, laws, currency, culture and postage stamps. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, it is a popular destinat...
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This centuries old capital guards the slender waterway between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and is the doorway between the East and West. Visitors can explore remnants of Byzantine Constantinople in the Sultanahmet district, where y...
Categories: Istanbul
Italy is a land celebrated for the arts, and not the least among the arts that
have attained their highest expression in Italy is the art of hospitality. The
Italian welcome is as warm and traditional as a glass of fine wine. This comparison...
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Iturup is the largest island of the south Kuril islands. The island is green and hilly with a small population of inhabitants living in the village of Kurilisk. Visitors to the island can hike and explore the beautiful rivers and volcanoes surro...
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Izmir is a major seaport in western Turkey, on the Aegean Sea and is the gateway to Ephesus and Sardis. Ephesus is one of the ancient world's largest and most important archaeological and religious sites. Some of the site's most significant structure...
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Most people stop for an hour or so at Iznik, a pleasant lakeside town 60 mi/100 km southeast of Istanbul, when traveling from there to Bursa. Iznik (formerly known as Nicaea) was the site of the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church (in A....
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Also spelled Jahangirpur, this town was founded by the Mughal emperor Jahangir. The city of Jangipur was ruled by the British and centered silk trade, creating the East India Company. Today, travelers can taste a rural haven and visit its many temple...
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Located on the Missouri River 105 mi/170 km west of St. Louis and occupying a more or less central location in the state, Jefferson City became the state capital in 1821, though it was only a small village at the time. The Capitol building has a stat...
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When the waves are high and the sun is out, this sleepy seaside village turns into a surfer's haven. It becomes lively and social while still being tranquil and unchained from the urban life. Its secret beaches and private resorts are perfect to ...
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Joucas is a little village perched on the hilltop of Monts de Vaucluse in the Provence region of France. This relaxed town is suspended on refurbished natural stone buildings and fills the city streets with history dating back to the 11th century. Vi...
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The country's third-largest city (pop. 22,000), Kaedi lies in the southern region along the Senegal River. It's a colorful market town, well worth a two-night stay. The surrounding verdant scenery is a nice change from the desert. 200 mi/320 km south...
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Formerly known as Colgong under the British rule, Kahalgaon is a town located in Bhagalpur district, India. It is located nearby Vikramashila, a once famous center for Buddhist learning. This town also houses the Tomb of Mahmud Shah, the last indepen...
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Categories: Kahta
Categories: Kalkan
North of Kusadasi, Kamlimani Beach is a Mediterranean getaway with the turquoise blue waters, and tree-lined beaches.
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The largest city in Missouri, Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a Missouri River port. It is famous for Kansas City-style barbecue and a border war during the Civil War. Officially nicknamed the "City of Fountains", Kansas City is a p...
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Once covered by the sea, Kara Kum (Gara Gum) makes up 80–90% of the Republic of Turkmenistan. The desert possesses large reserves of oil, natural gas and deposits of Sulphur wherein Kara Kum translates to “Black Sand.” An excavation...
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Categories: Karacasogut
More hot springs (Kizilpinar 55°C/131°F) bubble from the chalk-coated rocks on the same plateau only 5km/3mi west of Pamukkale near the village of Karahayit. The presence of various other oxides, e.g. iron oxide, tinges the calcium carbonate with a v...
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Although it is a sizable town, Kars could hardly be more remote—it's on Turkey's northeastern border with Armenia, 600 mi/960 km east of Ankara. Not surprisingly, it looks as much Caucasian as Turkish, especially when the weather is cold (which is mu...
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The port of Kas, one of the oldest settlements in Lycia, is on the Turkish mainland close to Rhodes. Rock-cut Myra tombs to the north east of the town date to the 4th century BC and the hills behind were probably the acropolis of the ancient city. Al...
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Unlike many other Anatolian towns, Kastamonu, Turkey, has retained not only its old Ottoman mosques and medreses but also many of its fine old wooden houses. It is only 150 mi/240 km north of Ankara and is slowly being discovered as a destination for...
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Kaundorf, Luexmbourg, located 25 mi/40 km northwest of Luxembourg City, is small, but it's a good example of a typical Ardennes village. It is a good place to start a hike through the countryside or to visit a rebuilt World War II bunker. On the Mond...
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Categories: Kaunos
Categories: Kayakoy
Kayseri, Turkey, once the principal city of ancient Cappadocia, lies in the shadow of Mount Erciyes 165 mi/265 km southeast of Ankara. St. Basil the Great established an ecclesiastic center here in the fourth century, confirming Kayseri's place in ea...
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Kekova Island make for an excellent daytrip for visitors wanting to relax, take in some sun, swim, and explore some ancient ruins. There are several historic Byzantine ruins to see including the remains of a Byzantine chapel, and the remains of the s...
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Kemer is a beautiful mediterranean seaside resort on the coast of Turkey. Kemer's main attraction is its natural beauty near the sea, mountains, and pine forests. There are several stoney beaches, in secluded bays perfect for swimming. The town has a...
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Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a popular migratory bird sanctuary located in Rajasthan, India. View one of the many majestic species such as herons, storks, bee-eaters, partridges, owls, geese, pelicans, or the endangered Siberian crane.
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Categories: Khao Sok
Categories: Khushbagh
This desert town of 4,500 is on the Transmauritanienne Highway (the Road of Hope), in south-central Mauritania. Although it's a crossroads for travelers and an important trading center, Kiffa has no hotel. Nearby is an interesting canyon—to see it, y...
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Categories: Kimmswick
Categories: Knidos
Categories: Ko Surin
Ivriz is a relief representing a king and fertility god of the Hittite period. Eflatun Pinar is a holy Hittie monument fountain. A Byzantine church and several rock chapels can be seen in Sille, where the first rock carved monasteries of the world we...
Categories: Konya
In early 2008, Kosovo separated itself from Serbia. Battered first by Soviet-era architectural planning that often replaced historical sites with concrete-box-style construction and later by the Balkan conflict in the 1990s, there's not much left to ...
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Categories: Kovalam
Categories: Koycegiz Lake
Kuala Lumpur is a bustling city in the heart of Malaysia and a gateway to the rest of the Far East. It retains much of the local color that has disappeared from many other Asian cities and has a strong cultural heritage, eclectic arts and eye-catchin...
Categories: Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan, modern business hub and government center. With a population of about two million, it is one of Southeast Asia's smallest capitals. Port Klang is gateway to Kuala Lumpur, a 42-mile distance away. Other sights include...
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Categories: Kumbakonam
Categories: Kunashire Kuril Islands
This capital of the ancient state of Khorezm is well worth a day trip, but getting there can be a bit difficult. The nearest town is Dashoguz, about 60 mi/100 km to the southeast. Trips can also sometimes be arranged from towns in western Uzbekistan ...
Categories: Kunya Urgench
Kurilsk is a town in Russia, situated on the island of Iturup. The city itself is small but the surrounding area hosts one of the worlds most unique natural environments including wild horses and free range bears. The coast is also very popular ...
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Visitors come to Kusadasi for beaches and nearby ruins of Ephesus. The major attraction is the archaeological site of ancient Ephesus, considered to be most important in Turkey. The history of this ancient city dates back to 10th century BC; ...
Categories: Kusadasi (Ephesus)
Kutahya, Turkey, like Iznik, is a town famous for its painted tiles, examples of which can be seen all around you. Kutahya is 220 mi/355 km southeast of Istanbul and a pleasant place to pass a day. It has few foreign visitors, but there's a lively ba...
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The Kwai River in Thailand is internationally famous thanks to the book and motion picture of the same name, ‘The Bridge Over the River Kwai’ (1957) staring William Holden and Alec Guiness. This memorable World War II epic action/adventure film put t...
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La Bussière-sur-Ouche is one of the most interesting villages along the Burgundy canal. The picturesque old homes along the the canal side of the village area sight to behold. The history and calm of the working abbey is awe-inspiring. The village ...
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La Ceiba, on Honduras' Caribbean coast 120 mi/195 km north of Tegucigalpa, has lots of discos, a large shopping center and some excellent beaches nearby. There's a good selection of accommodations, including several new beach resorts.The Hondurans ha...
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Categories: La Ciotat
La Coronilla formerly named “Las Maravillas” is a village in the Rocha region of Uruguay. It sits along the Atlantic Ocean shadowed by 95 hectares of forest.
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Categories: La Ensenada
Categories: La Esperanza
The La Mosquitia area along the northeastern coast of Honduras, 175 mi/280 km northeast of Tegucigalpa, is everybody's vision of jungle: heavily forested, swampy and remote, with few roads. It's the largest continuous rain forest in Central America. ...
Categories: La Mosquitia
La Paz is one of the most beautiful towns of northwestern Mexico, and tourism now plays a major role in the city's economy. The Gulf of California is home to over 800 species of fish, including giant manta rays, whales, dolphins, and sea lions. In th...
Categories: La Paz Mexico
Categories: La Seyne-sur-Mer
La Tigra, the first national park in Honduras (it protects Tegucigalpa's water supply), is set in a tropical cloud forest 15 mi/25 km northwest of the capital. La Tigra makes a nice outing for city residents, but visitors will find more interesting p...
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Lago de Yojoa, the largest natural lake in Honduras, sits directly along the San Pedro Sula-Tegucigalpa highway, 60 mi/97 km south of San Pedro Sula. The mountain- and forest-fringed Lago de Yojoa is approximately 10 mi/16 km long by 5 mi/8 km wide. ...
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The lagoon is in Baja California and is a haven for migratory whales. The upper part of the lagoon is where females give birth, while in the lower lagoon, visitors will have the chance to see males and females congregating to find a mate. Visitors wh...
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The southern tip of the Baja Peninsula is Land's End, the place where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet. Along the coast lie towering granite monoliths, including the most dramatic setting in Los Cabos—El Arco, a rock arch that has been ca...
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Laraie Bay is north of the Baie Curieuse Island located in Seychelles between Pointe Caimant and Pointe Rouge. It is a secluded island with white sand beaches that can be explored on a day trip.
Visitors can hike through the tropical coconut palms...
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Latvia is the small, flat and largely bog between its Baltic neighbors. Riga is its vibrant coastal capital, and it has photogenic castles, music festivals and scenic river valleys. Visitors can witness first-hand the rapid transformation of a count...
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Near this lovely port named for its lavender fields, tour the ancient Provencal village of Bormes les Mimosas, an artist's retreat on a flower-filled hillside.
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In the heart of the Var, Le Luc is a small village that harmoniously blends the past with a current, thriving economy. In the 20th century, Le Luc was a reputed spa town, and in earlier history it was a haven for Protestants in a predominantly Cathol...
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Graceful old buildings are well maintained and the shore, dock and water further beautify the area. Leith has beautiful waterfront areas with restaurants, bars, and shops lining the streets. A great deal of majestic architecture from the 18...
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Les Baux de Provence is a small village and commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône département in southern France, in the former province of Provence. It has a spectacular position in the Alpilles mountains, set atop a rocky outcrop crowned with a ruined ca...
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Les Issambres is a romantic coastline village between Cannes and St-Tropez.
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Liechtenstein is more like a big ski run than a regular European country. Visitors can look for differences between Liechtenstein and Switzerland, but there aren't many. The village of Vaduz contains most points of interest in Liechtenstein - such as...
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Lithuania owes much to the rich culture of central Europe. It once shared an empire with neighboring Poland that stretched from the Baltic Sea almost to the Black Sea. Its capital Vilnius boasts a Baroque Old Town that is the largest in Eastern Europ...
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Longecourt-en-Plaine is located in the Cote d'Or Region of Burgundy. This charming french village has centuries old of history, French-Victorian homes, drawbridges, moats, and late Gothic foliage. While staying at the chateaus, stroll through the...
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Loreto has sprawling beaches and the warm waters of Sea of Cortes. Sportfishing in the Sea of Cortez is world-famous. Known as the Dorado (mahi-mahi) capital. Scuba diving in Loreto is a unique and exciting experience the wide variety of marine fish ...
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Lorgues is a commune in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur of southeastern France. Amongst wineries and fields of olive trees, this small fortified town is a walled village that dates back to the twelfth century. Its walls served as a defensive...
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Los Cabos is a magic land full of contrast, from breathtaking seas, to desert and mountains. Also known as “Land’s End” for being located at the tip of the southern Baja California Península. Step into the extraordinary world of Los Cabos where the u...
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Los Islotes includes a wetland preserve, as well as an estuary visited by monkeys and other wildlife. Behind the community lies a range of green and rugged mountains, including Cerro Hoya, the highest peak on the Azuero Peninsula. Lo...
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Multilingualism is one of the assets of the Grand Ducal capital. Visitors may be ushered in with a hearty ”Moiën”, as the natives stick to their mother tongue, ”Lëtzebuergesch”, now as before. Placed in the heart of Europe, Luxembourg has matured int...
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Beautiful Luxembourg, Luxembourg (sometimes known as Luxembourg Ville or Luxembourg City), was founded in AD 963. It is filled with museums, old churches, ruined fortresses and lovely parks. Much of the city is built on top of hills and cliffs overlo...
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North Macedonia, the only state to secede from Yugoslavia without bloodshed, finally fell victim to the Balkan curse in 2001. The country's ethnic Albanian minority, which increased with the influx of refugees from neighboring Serbia and Kosovo, took...
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A stroll along the quays of this sunny city reveals the natural beauty of the Saône river. See the Benedictine monastery of Cluny for a glimpse of the abbey’s former glory, view part of the Roman transept, the octagonal tower, the Chapelle de Bourbon...
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Mahabalipuram, an ancient seaport of India's medieval Pallava dynasty (circa 300-900), lies south of Chennai. The Pallavas left behind an astonishing heritage of Dravidian architecture in the form of huge monuments carved out of solid rock. The Shore...
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Mahebourg, Mauritius, the country's first capital, is 30 mi/48 km southeast of Port Louis and the nearest town to the international airport. It is a pretty little seaport filled with fishing boats. It also has a naval and history museum housed in an ...
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This enchanting canal runs through Bavaria, Germany, and connects the beautiful Main and Danube rivers across the European Watershed. Cruises along the Main-Danube Canal are are frequent and allow travellers to take in the stunning landscap...
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At the edge of the Durance and the foot of the Luberon, enjoy the quiet and charm of the village Mallemort-en-Provence. Located in the heart of Provence, Mallemort enjoys an ideal location to visit the most prestigious Aix-en-Provence, Sainte Victoir...
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The islands of Malta are an archipelago lying in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Malta is the largest of the islands. There are plenty of pre-historic sites and temples which must be seen in Malta. This is apart from the numerous churches, cath...
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A stopover at the famed Manakamana Temple, 75 mi/125 km northwest of Kathmandu, is easy to include in a trip to either Pokhara or Royal Chitwan National Park. The temple, home to the goddess Bagwati and a major Hindu pilgrimage site, sits at an altit...
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Upon arriving Mane, two silhouettes, the Citadel built in the 12th century and the bell tower stand out. These landmarks are reminders of centuries-old history since 55 AD. As with the passage of eras, comes the transformation of landscapes. The beau...
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Manvar is a desert camp in the mystical Rajasthan in the great Thar Desert, located between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. Experience the true culture, landscape, wildlife and beauty of the Indian desert in Manvar.
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The hillside town of Mardin, Turkey, 625 mi/1,005 km southeast of Ankara and overlooking a plain that extends into Syria, is both picturesque and historically and culturally rich. A variety of churches and monasteries testify to its importance as a c...
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Despite the many tourists, Marmaris has managed to retain its charm. Marmaris is in the deep recesses of a pretty bay, framed by pine-clad mountains. The sheltered harbor provides ideal anchorage for boats, which are protected from the stiff breezes...
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Mary (pop. 95,000) is an oasis and cotton-growing center on the Murghab River. According to tradition, the region around Mary was the original Paradise, though it hardly resembles paradise today. The main (and perhaps only) reason to go to Mary is to...
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From the island visitors will have a clear view of the magnificent Sarycheva volcano, which is one of the only active volcanoes in the Kuril Islands. More adventurous visitors are encouraged to hike up to the caldera rim and briefly get an up close v...
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Built on a hill in the magnificent French countryside, the little village of Ménerbes, holds rich history that dates back to ancient Roman times. Its walls and towers were built with Gothic inspired architecture; Chapels and churches perched o...
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Menton is a dazzling city known for it's lush gardens and beautiful beaches. On several occasions the city has won national awards for having the best flower gardens of any city in France. Visitors may wish to take a guided tour through the city and ...
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Mersch, Luxembourg, located 12 mi/ 20 km north of Luxembourg City, is in the very center of the country. There you'll find the remains of a Roman villa and a medieval castle. Mersch is also an agricultural center and a good jumping-off point for tour...
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Though Middle Caicos is the largest island in the Turks and Caicos, its population is fewer than 300 people. Located in the middle of the chain and connected to North Caicos by a causeway, Middle Caicos has Lucayan and Arawak sites under excavation a...
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This island has an excellent reputation for its beauty. Miyako is the main island among a chain of eight islands, with its main city located in Hirara. Visitors will enjoy the coral sand beaches, and emerald green sea, perfe...
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Moka is home to the lovely campus of the University of Mauritius, as well as the Mahatma Gandhi Institute. It's about 4 mi/6 km south of Port Louis. Near town is Maison Eureka, a beautifully furnished colonial house dating to 1830. It is surrounded b...
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Monaco, an ancient principality steeped in a rich and colorful history, is considered by many to be Europe's most fascinating country. Though the Principality covers but one square mile, it stands as a proud monarchy with his Serene Highness Prince R...
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Mondorf les Bains, Luxembourg, is located 20 mi/32 km southeast of Luxembourg City. The town is home to a famous spring-fed health spa, mineral baths and a casino. Though the spa building exteriors are concrete and not very pretty, the spa is worth t...
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Declared independent from Serbia in 2006, the small country of Montenegro features the best of both summer and winter vacation possibilities, including fabulous beaches. Because of its geographical diversity—the Adriatic Sea lies at its southern bord...
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Slightly threadbare and charmingly out of date, Montevideo harks back to pre-war days when it was the "Switzerland of South America." Art deco and art nouveau façades reflect this flourishing past, while the impressive Plaza Independencia, with its c...
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Famous for its medieval towns, charming hotels and wineries, the Moselle Valley is one of the most beautiful regoions, with the Moselle flowing through eastern Luxembourg, south western Germany and north eastern France. It is home to large wineries a...
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The 16,945-ft/5,165-m peak of Mount Ararat is allegedly the land first spotted by Noah after the flood. The peak is in eastern Turkey, 650 mi/1,045 km east of Ankara and near the rustic frontier town of Dogubeyazit, the last Turkish checkpoint on th...
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The village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is one of the most beautiful hilltop villages in Provence, in an exceptional setting, surrounded by the Gorges du Verdon, the Lac Sainte-Croix and the lavender fields of Valensole. The village is known for its fa...
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Mundanya is a charming resort town on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara. Many of the old Byzantine buildings and Churches have been restored and converted into functional homes, shops, or cultural centers. Visitors can enjoy the wonderfu...
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Named for the Byzantine princess Modrene, Mudurnu, Turkey, is a small town south of the main Istanbul-Ankara highway, 100 mi/160 km northwest of Ankara. It's a good place for an overnight stop, with its beautifully preserved and decorated wooden hous...
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This village of Nagarkot is just a small collection of houses and guesthouses 20 mi/30 km east of Kathmandu. Although it barely exists, its location, atop the mountains ringing the Kathmandu Valley, gives it a unique perspective. On clear mornings Oc...
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There are two national parks and a handful of nature reserves that are worth visiting, though they offer only the most basic services.Ruvubu National Park encompasses the Ruvubu River east of Gitega. A rustic lodge and camping facilities are availabl...
Categories: National Parks Burundi
The drive to Nema through the desolate Sahara Desert seems to last an eternity, but the quick Air Mauritanie flight is almost always overbooked. Still, we spent two nights in Nema and thoroughly enjoyed the isolation and meeting the local nomads. Thi...
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The ruins of Nemrut Dag, Turkey, atop Mount Nemrut and 350 mi/565 km southeast of Ankara, date from the time of the Commagene civilization and were built 2,000 years ago for King Antiochus I (Antiochus Commagenes). Aside from their location at an el...
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New Madrid offers visitors an array of natural, historic and recreational opportunities unique to Missouri. Boat trips on the Mississippi River allows for visitors to get some fishing time in while enjoying the dense Missouri foliage. The abunda...
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Mangalore is located in India's Karnataka region, strategically situated in a hilly area between the Western Ghats and the shores of the Arabian Sea. Visitors to Mangalore learn about India's ancient caste system, which is still very much intact. Th...
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Nice is undoubtedly the place for the opening up of art and culture. The Côte d'Azur has inspired, from time immemorial, the greatest painters, writers and musicians. It has compelled recognition of its avant-garde across the Atlantic, its museums ar...
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A city on the Caribbean island of Curacao, Nieuwpoort is surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. Setting foot on this island paradise vibrant colorful homes greet its visitors with life, fire pits by the ocean sets the mo...
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North Caicos is the northernmost island of the Turks and Caicos chain. It has lime and papaya trees, the beautiful and nearly deserted 7-mi-/11-km-long Whitby Beach, and a handful of hotels. The main settlements on North Caicos are Bottle Creek, Whit...
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Cruising. The North Sea lies between Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Great Britain. The North Sea is quite a rough sea with a lot of activity. The wind, the waves and the seabirds all leave their mark, sailing boats and...
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The village of Nospelf, Luxembourg, is known for its earthenware, and it has a small pottery museum. Good times to visit the villiage, located 12 mi/20 km northwest of Luxembourg City, are Easter Monday for the pottery festival; the last Sunday in Ju...
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This port city of 70,000 on the edge of the Sahara has a noticeable Moorish influence—leavened with a bit of the brand-spanking-new. The modern airport, complete with Muzak, represents "progress." Once outside, however, the paved streets are covered ...
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Nouakchott is the capital city of Mauritania and one of the largest cities in the Sahara. Attractions in Nouakchott include the Nouakchott Silver Market, and a splendid sandy beach. The city is quite spread out, but the town center is a goo...
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Where the Paraguay River meets the River of Silver (Rio de la Plata), the widest river in the world, you will find the two quiet villages of Nueva Palmira and Carmelo. Surrounded by pristine woodlands and expansive savannah, located only a few miles ...
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Okinawa Prefecture is located southwest of mainland Japan. It consists of 161 islands, can be found between mainland Japan and Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean, and is considered an international resort destination. Okinawa's pristine beaches and warm...
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Olympus, or Olimpos, is located on the beautiful Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Olympus has many pristine beaches, marble temples and orchards. A must see attraction for visitors is the Chimera, also know as the eternal flames. The flames appear out ...
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Omoa is a small beach town with a protected harbor that has attracted an international community of yachts, backpackers, restaurants, and hotels. Omoa is also the site of the fortress of San Fernando, a large and fairly well preserved fortress built...
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Onekotan (Onelotan) is uninhabited but is recognized for its interesting geological history and landscape. Visitors may hike and take in the beautiful scenery on the way to the Mt. Krenitsyn Volcano. The caldera was formed more than 7,000 years ago a...
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In southeastern France, near Grasse sits a small commune, a "protected" site in Mediterranean vegetation of olive trees, pines and oaks. This Provencal village is 300 meters above sea level surrounded by the fairy-tale like view of the sea ...
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Formerly a major caravan stop, Ouadane is very isolated today. Camels are still a part of life in this desert town—the dromedaries can be rented for travel around town or to other cities (we opted for a quick spin around Ouadane). While in town, visi...
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This ancient capital city (pronounced wah-gah-DOO-goo) of 1,038,000 is home to the Mossi, the largest ethnic group in the nation. In the center of the country, "Ouaga," as it is known to the locals, has wide, tree-lined boulevards and several interes...
Categories: Ouagadougou
Ouahigouya (pronounced wah-hee-GHOO-yah) is the center of Yatenga, the last established Mossi kingdom. The king's palace, though not as elaborate as others, is still worth a visit, particularly when traditional ceremonies are being held. Nearby are T...
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Oviedo is the historic capital of the Principality of Asturias and is the administrative and commercial center of the region. Visit Oviedo’s 9th century churches, built when the city was the capital of Christian Spain, the stately square, Plaza Alfon...
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Covering the south-central and southwestern parts of the state, from a few miles/kilometers south of Kansas City and Jefferson City to the Arkansas border, the Ozarks offer lovely scenery of rolling hills, winding rivers, large glassy lakes and thous...
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One of the most interesting geological sites in Turkey is in the town of Pamukkale, the "cotton castle" of terraced pools caused by cascading calcium rich mineral springs. From the edge of every terrace and every step in this fascinating natural phen...
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Paramaribo, the 17th-century capital of Suriname, is graced with attractive Dutch, French, Spanish and British colonial architecture. Imposing brick buildings overlook grassy squares and wooden houses crowd narrow streets. Towering palms shade some a...
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Parc National du W, shared with Benin and Niger, is adjacent to Arli to the northeast. It has lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, monkeys, warthogs, birds and a variety of antelope, although sightings of these animals are rather rare, particularly dur...
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Uruguay's Santa Teresa national park on the Atlantic Coast near the border with Brazil, 160 mi/255 km northeast of Montevideo, is popular for camping and walking. It has an intriguing old Portuguese fort, lovely beaches, more than 2,540 acres/1,050 h...
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According to legend, Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos, was originally named Pirate Cay, as it was the hideaway for the female pirate Anne Bonny during the 1720s. Now, Parrot Cay is a privately owned, 1,000-acre/405-hectare island and home to the exclusiv...
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Allegedly founded by Patarus, a son of Apollo, Patara, Turkey, has an exquisite 12-mi/20-km beach. (Like Dalyan, the area is under environmental protection and cannot be entered at night to safeguard the sea turtles that nest there.) There are no bui...
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Pine Cay, Turks and Caicos, is a privately owned island of 800 acres/324 hectares that can be visited only by prior arrangement. Although the island is flat and extremely dry, there are two freshwater lakes and 2.5 mi/4 km of beachfront, which is one...
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Stroll along the Rambla de los Argentinos designed by Francisco Piria, town founder, to experience the beach-front promenade like the locals do. To shop for locally hand-crafted finery and souvenirs, visit the Paseo de la Pasiva. Relax or surf along ...
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If time doesn't permit a trip to one of the two eastern parks, see Parc National de Kabore Tembi, home to antelope, monkeys and crocodiles. Much of the wildlife seems to have migrated, however, so many visitors prefer the Nazinga Reserve nearby, a sm...
Categories: Po National Park
For centuries, Poland has been a bridge between the East and West. Set in the heart of Europe, Poland is a multifaceted country where the Capital and medieval towns are trawled by contemporary city slickers, and where horse-drawn carts negotiate coun...
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This mountain-backed capital bustles with big-city commercial activity by day, and by night is quiet - except for Le Caudan Waterfront, with a casino, cinemas, shops, bars and restaurants. There's a Chinatown and a distinct Muslim area around Muamma...
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Port Saint Louis offers sandy beaches and good swimming 20 minutes away from the Carmargue. The Camargue, the remarkable and immense plain where the sea, marshes, and lakes are inhabited by an extraordinary population of aquatic birds and famous fla...
Categories: Port-Saint-Louis-Du-Rhone
Portugal has a rich seafaring past, superb beach resorts, wistful towns and a landscape wreathed in olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. Littered with UNESCO World Heritage sites and graced by one of Europe's most relaxed and attractive capitals...
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Pragelato is a commune located in the Province of Turin in the Piedmont region of Italy. Pragelato is visited for its own Alpine ski areas, and is linked to the Via Lattea ski area. Ski slopes for all levels, cross-country skiing and ski jumps are en...
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Marseille is a vibrant, cosmopolitan port in the Provence region of France. Craggy mountains provide a spectacular backdrop. As a Mediterranean melting pot, the port virtually rubs shoulders with intimate, picturesque old harbor, the Vieux Port. Pack...
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As one of the most developed islands in the Turks & Caicos, Providenciales has myriad activities for lovers of leisure and beaches. The beaches of Providenciales are uniquely soft-sanded and white, because the island originated in coral rather th...
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Puerto Cortes is the principal port of Central America, and its port facilities are most advanced. The town has a very attractive central park. The municipal beach is a big attraction on weekends and holidays. The Saturday farmer's market draws big ...
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Puerto del Rosario is the cultural center of the Fuerteventura region. A sprawling promenade along the coast with benches, outdoor art and fitness equipment lines the scenic shoreline. Relax and sit, watching the boats come and go from the marina whi...
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Populated by fishermen and artisans, the village of Punta del Diablo overlooks the South Atlantic Ocean and welcomes its travelers with a colorful scheme of brightly painted buildings. Its guests will not find high rises here, but rather charming cab...
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Punta del Este is a beautiful beach resort in Uruguay, perhaps the best known and most fashionable in South America. It spreads along a peninsula that juts out in the Atlantic Ocean with endless beaches of the most varied kinds. Its deep blue ocean, ...
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Raleighvallen (Raleigh Falls)/Voltzberg Reserve is the northernmost section of the Central Suriname Nature Reserve, 100 mi/160 km southwest of Paramaribo. This park has fantastic granite outcroppings that tower over a rain-forest paradise teeming wit...
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Remich is a small town located on the Moselle River between Luxembourg and Germany. The Moselle Valley is a well known wine region and known for sparkling and white wine production. The St. Martin Wine Cellars, underground wine caves and cellars th...
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Moldova is a picturesque country - all rolling green hills, whitewashed villages, placid lakes, sunflower fields, and vineyards - with an old-world charm that's hard to manufacture. Nothing in Moldova succeeds like secession. Republicans struggle to ...
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Home to a farm where crocodiles from Madagascar are bred, Riviere des Anguilles is in a beautiful forest and an easy 20 mi/30 km trip south of Port Louis. We spent a half-day at the farm, walking through the dense woods and seeing the small zoo of an...
Categories: Riviere Des Anguilles
The Grand Baie tourist resort, 15 mi/25 km northeast of Port Louis, is the centerpiece of this area of Mauritius. Several islands off the northern coast may be visited, including Coin de Mire (with the oddly named Madam's Hole Cave) and Ile Plate, wh...
Categories: Riviere Du Rempart
The Rocha Department sits on the opposite side of the crescent beach that overlooks the lagoon. Its blue beaches is coated with white foam and the sand is soft and silky almost sifted. During the off season, the undeveloped beaches make for a perfect...
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Rodrigues Island, a mountainous dependency 400 mi/650 km east of Mauritius, was first discovered by Europeans in 1528 and named for Portuguese explorer Diego Rodrigues. The island is surrounded by large areas of coral reef. Port Mathurin is the capit...
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Romania has majestic castles, medieval towns, great hiking and wildlife, and cheap skiing of much of the 'undiscovered' former Eastern Bloc. There are signs that it's chasing the dreams of the rest of the West. Horse-drawn carts jostle for space agai...
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A leafy and stylish community outside of Johannesburg.
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Although there's little to do in Rosso (pop. 18,000), the drive from Nouakchott is pleasant, passing small villages, interesting people and sand-colored rock buildings. Rosso lies on the Senegal River, in the fertile southern region where the country...
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Known for its Village and Premier Cru wines, both red and white, Rully has been producing wine since the Middle Ages. The village is nestled at the base of a picturesque hill and fringed by its multitude of vineyards.
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Russia is the world`s largest state and a country with tradition and culture stretching back to the early first millennium. Some of the most famous architectural, historical and cultural monuments in
Russia are included in the UNESCO list of Univ...
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Safranbolu, Turkey, is a must-see for anyone interested in Ottoman houses and architecture. Most of this town 155 mi/250 km north of Ankara is under historic preservation and gives a glimpse of domestic life 200 years ago. Safranbolu hasn't been arti...
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Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer is a commune located in the south of France. The main economic contributer is agriculture, many wines, olives and vegetables are produced in the surrounding villages. Many who visit Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer enjoy the beautiful beaches,golf...
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a popular destination often visited for its warm climate and luxurious offerings. The seaside village is located on a peninsula along the Mediterranean and it is a very famous commune in southern France. There are plenty of a...
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Saint-Jean-de-Losne is the capital of boatmen and an inland port. The legendary cities of Dijon and Lyon are linked by the lush and beautiful Saône Valley, a symbol of all that is best in France – stately riverside villas and magnificent historical t...
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St-Léger-sur-Dheune is a small village in the enchanting Burgundy (Bourgogne) region of France in the Saône-et-Loire department. Bike along the river, enjoy picturesque strolls through the charming gardens and vineyards, and delight in t...
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One of the best inland spots in the French Riviera region is St. Paul de Vence, a little town about 10 mi/15 km northeast of Cannes. Its setting, along with its reputation for attracting the rich and famous, makes it a wonderful place to have a meal ...
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In this village in the heart of Provence, you’ll find all the charm of a typically Provencal way of life. You’ll soon be strolling along the boulevards under the shade of century-old plane trees. Wander around the narrow little streets, d...
Categories: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Salt Cay Island, slung below Grand Turk at the far eastern end of the Turks and Caicos chain, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Among the inhabited islands in the Turks and Caicos, it is the most difficult to access, requiring a domestic flight. Its r...
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Located 260 mi/415 km northwest of Montevideo, on the Argentine border, Salto, Uruguay, is a surprise: a cow town with a good art museum, the Museo de Bellas Artes y Artes Decorativas. There's also an anthropological museum, a history museum and a sc...
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Situated between two river deltas on the Black Sea lies Samsun. According to ancient myths, Samsun was the land of the Amazons, the tribe of female warriors skilled in shooting bow and arrows. As the myth goes, the Amazons removed a breast in order t...
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San Lorenzo is a municipality in the country of Honduras; it is located 60 miles south of the capital of the country, Tegucigalpa. San Lorenzo is one of the most developed cities in southern Honduras. The weather is tropical with high humidity levels...
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San Marino is the third smallest state in Europe also known as “Little Europe” and sits on the slopes of Mount Titano in central Italy closest to the Adriatic Sea. San Marino was discovered in the fourth century when Saint Marinus came up...
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The country's manufacturing and commercial center, San Pedro Sula is the fastest-growing city in Honduras and one of the most prosperous. Many foreign companies have set up operations there, especially U.S. textile companies. Located 110 mi/175 km no...
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Located between Toulon and Marseille, Sanary Sur Mer is a town rich in old world charm combined with modern conveniences. Take a stroll along the colorful harbor, breathe in the fragrance of the flower market while sitting on the town hall steps, suc...
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Situated near the border with Syria 400 mi/650 km southeast of Ankara, Sanliurfa is Turkey's most Arabic city. More commonly called Urfa, it's a place of religious pilgrimage for Muslims and is extremely conservative—visitors should be aware that it ...
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Located on top of a hill overlooking pine-covered mountains, 125 miles/200 km northwest of Tegucigalpa, Santa Rosa Copan is a pleasant town that has colonial architecture and a large cigar factory, La Flor de Copan, that is open to the public by appo...
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Santa Rosalía is an isolated town located on the Sea of Cortés. It possesses its own unique style of French architecture, built by a French mining company in exchange for mineral rights. Places of interest include Santa Barbara church, originally des...
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The ancient Lydian capital of Sardis, Turkey, 205 mi/330 km southwest of Istanbul, is where the process for minting coins was developed. It's also the site of one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor (usually seen as a half-day tour from Izmir). Attra...
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Schengen, Luxembourg, located 25 mi/40 km southeast of Luxembourg City, is known for the 1985 signing of the Schengen treaty, which abolished border controls on people and goods in Schengen countries. This Moselle town is also the southern start poin...
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Selcuk is a small turkish farming town located in western Turkey. It was also the capital of the Emirate of Aydin under the Ottoman Empire in the 14th century.The town is one of the most visited in the Country for its close proximity to Ephesus. In S...
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Cloaked in silence, hidden among the hills and plum orchards, monasteries and churches, invaluable heritage of timeless beauty, were created in Serbia from the 10th to the 17th century. Although by the gracefulness of their outside archictecture thes...
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This name for Curacao's Shete Boka National Park comes from a Papiamento phrase that translates as "seven mouths"—a reference to its seven natural inlets. Shete Boka showcases a spectacular cavern, Boka Tabla, carved into limestone cliffs on the nort...
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Shiraoi is located near the Shijotsy-Toya National Park in Hokkaido, Japan. This destination offers its visitors miles of forest and sea grounds for exploration. The Shiraoi Ainu Museum is one of the most visited attractions in Sharaoi, along with La...
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Shumshu Island is located in the Kuril Islands chain of Japan. The island is inhabited however seasonal, the population is reported of about 100 people. Here you will have an opportunity to see Japanese monuments and experience the natural beauty of ...
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Side (pronounced SEE-day) is a town with fascinating Byzantine, Greek and Roman ruins, some dating from the seventh century BC. In this Turkish town 250 mi/400 km southwest of Ankara, ruins seem to pop up everywhere—scattered between the buildings or...
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Simushir is a volcanic island in the Kuril Islands archipelago. The island is uninhabited, yet many nature lovers still enjoy coming to explore what it has to offer. The marine life is abundant as well as sea birds and even arctic fox are normally fo...
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Sinop is located in northern Turkey, surrounded by the Black Sea. The city’s population was 57,399 as of the year 2012. There is so much culture, history and natural beauty surrounding Sinop, some of the must see attractions include a visit to ...
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High in the hills above Selcuk, Sirince (pronouned shirin-jay) is a village with an interesting history that provides an alternative base for visitors to Ephesus or a pleasant day trip from the nearby cities of Selcuk, Kusadasi, Izmir or Aydin.In Tur...
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Sivas, Turkey, is the point at which western Anatolia melts gently into more exotic eastern Anatolia, 280 mi/450 km east of Ankara. It's a conservative town, although that doesn't detract from the ruined Seljuk medreses dotted around its central park...
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Skaly Lovushky is a destination in northern Japan and is composed of small submerged rocky islands. The islands are uninhabited, and mainly host hundreds of seal and sea lion colonies. Aside from the expansive marine life, these islands are perfect f...
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Slovakia, the former Czechoslovakia's less glamourous partner, emerged dishevelled and sleepy after the 'Velvet Revolution' of 1989. Although it's now holding its own in a rebuilding Eastern bloc, there's a refreshing absence of Prague-style glitz an...
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From the tips of the Alps to the shores of the Mediterranean, this former Yugoslavian republic of Slovenia proclaimed its independence in 1991. Towns along the sunny Mediterranean coast attract visitors with their medieval influences, wine and simple...
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The highlights of Souillac, Mauritius, aren't in town at all—they're all just north of town, about 25 mi/40 km south of Port Louis. Visit Rochester Falls, Gris Gris Cliffs and poet Robert Edward Hart de Keating's home, La Nef (this coral and volcanic...
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South Caicos Island, at the southeastern end of the Caicos group 20 mi/32 km west of Grand Turk, has herds of wild horses, places for diving and superb deep-sea fishing. It was hit extremely hard by Hurricane Ike in 2008. South Caicos has begun to se...
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In Spain's cities, narrow twisting old streets open to views of daring modern architecture, while bars serving wine from the barrel rub shoulders with blaring, glaring discos. Travel is easy, the people are relaxed, the beaches are long and sandy, an...
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Springfield, Missouri, a medium-sized city 190 mi/305 km southwest of St. Louis, makes a convenient base for seeing southwestern Missouri and the Ozarks. While you're in town, you may want to visit the History Museum in Springfield's old city hall. T...
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St. Florentin, a town in north central France, stands on a hill on the right bank of the Armance. Its church, begun in the latter half of the I5th century, retains the Gothic form with great flying buttresses, and is mainly in Renaissance style. It...
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If you're a history buff, you'll be busy in this city in northwest Missouri. You'll find the Pony Express National Memorial, located in the structure where the legendary mail service began in 1860. The early headquarters of the service was the Patee ...
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St. Louis's "gateway to the west", the Gateway Arch, is a nationally recognized site as it stands over 630 feet above the Mississippi River. Although the arch is a great site, visit some other St. Louis attractions including: historic landmarks, muse...
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St. Raphael is located along the French Riviera, in the southern part of the country of France. This destination offers a variety of beaches which include both rocky and sand beaches. Diving and snorkeling are both favorite past times of visitors as ...
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Glitz and glamour are the two key-words to St. Tropez’s reputation. Set like a jewel in the crown of the Mediterranean, St. Tropez has long been a mecca to artists and the summer vacationers alike, who are drawn to the picturesque setting and the ol...
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On the Mississippi River southeast of St. Louis, this small town—more than any other in the Midwest—has retained a French-Creole heritage. In fact, some of its historic structures rival those found in states (such as Louisiana) that are more closely ...
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Switzerland's fusion of German, French and Italian ingredients has formed a robust national culture, and the country's alpine landscapes have enough zing to reinvigorate the most jaded traveller. Goethe summed up Switzerland succinctly as a combinati...
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The village of Tanlay, with a population of 1000, offers a very pleasent nautical rest with the minimum necessities and a well managed port. The renaissance Chateau of Tanlay is a worthwhile visit just minutes from the port. There is a good 9 hole go...
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Located on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, Tasucu, is the main port for passenger ferryboats to and from Turkish Cyprus. With its picturesque cobblestone streets and beautiful Cilician Mountains looming in the distance, Tasucu is an excellent s...
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Hurricane Mitch ravaged the Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa, in 1998. Bridges and entire neighborhoods were wiped out, and historic buildings were damaged. Today, the city, located 110 mi/175 km southeast of San Pedro Sula, appears more or less normal ...
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Once the headquarters of United Fruit (parent company of Chiquita-brand bananas), Tela, Honduras, sits on the country's north coast 110 mi/175 km north of Tegucigalpa. It has a beautiful beach—among the most beautiful in Central America—and is near s...
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The ancient town of Termessos, Turkey, 22 mi/35 km north of Antalya, is mentioned in the Iliad, in the story of Bellerophon. It's locally famous as being the only town in the area that Alexander the Great didn't conquer. The ruins, located high in th...
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Lying between the two towns, the Corridor is the most scenic and valuable stretch of land in Los Cabos and home to huge beach resorts. Three large-scale developments—the Palmilla, Cabo Real and Cabo del Sol—have consumed much of the land and will eve...
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The Netherlands is a very big small country, and full of salutary surprises. A chief pleasure of the place is its lively contrast between pragmatic liberalism and the buttoned-up just-so primness of a culture founded on Calvinist principles. The Neth...
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This northern area of the country is really the fringe of the Sahara Desert. Geographically, it's unusual—sand dunes and marshlands appear right across the road from each other in the Oursi and Gorom-Gorom area. Culturally, it is strikingly different...
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Consider driving or taking a bus or guided tour up the Pacific coast to Todos Santos, 50 mi/80 km north of Cabo San Lucas. The road (Highway 19) passes gorgeous, isolated stretches of beaches where waves crash on the sand. You may also spot some of t...
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Tokat is a particularly Turkish town, 275 mi/440 km northeast of Ankara, easy to dismiss on first sight but worth an overnight stay and a poke down the back streets. Go there to bathe in the Alipasa Hamam, one of Turkey-s most famous bathhouses, admi...
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Tonnerre is a useful starting point for exploring the Paris-Sens-Dijon region. Its principal sight is the vast, well-conserved medieval hospital, the Hotel-Dieu, right on the main road in the middle of town. In the chapel is an expressive and realist...
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Built around a sheltered bay with Mount Faron as an impressive backdrop, Toulon is an important naval port and a city of industry. Its large harbor serves as the base for the French navy's Mediterranean fleet and as home to a sizeable marina, with ya...
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The beauty of Burgundy with romantic castles, churches and royal palaces comes to life in this lovely city. See the cloister of St. Philibert and the medieval city of Beaune. Visit the famous Hôtel-Dieu, which houses Van der Weyden’s painting of the ...
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Trabzon is a historical port city in Turkey that lines the eastern side of the Black Sea. Founded by the colonists of Miletus in the 8th century BC, this port is now known for its St. Sophia Church and the magnificent Sumela Monastery. The St. Sophia...
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Troisvierges, Luxembourg (the city's name means "three virgins"), is 45 mi/ 73 km north of Luxembourg City, high in the Oesling region in the country's far north. The 1,834-ft/559-m slope of Buurgplatz is the highest point in the country. The town's ...
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Troy, Turkey, the celebrated city of Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey and of Virgil's The Aeneid, was long considered fictional until German businessman and archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered its ruins in the 1870s. It's near the modern ci...
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Located on the northern coast of Honduras and bordered by the mountainous Parque Nacional Capiro Calentura, Trujillo is an excellent destination for those in search of a tropical paradise with an edge. With its beautiful beaches on the bay, s...
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Turkey is a rapidly modernizing country with one foot in Europe and one in the Middle East. It has oriental splendour, mystery, intrigue and whirling dervishes, and it also has a spicy past up against a pacy present. They have an unrivalled reputatio...
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There's not much to see or do in this industrial city (pop. 166,000), formerly called Chardzhou. However, it's the only large city anywhere near the Repetek Biosphere Reserve. The reserve is an open-air desert laboratory, set up to study the flora an...
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This port on the Caspian Sea was formerly called Krasnovodsk, but it was renamed for President Niyazov, who also goes by the name Turkmenbashi—leader of the Turkmen. Although it's hot and dusty and ringed by ugly concrete buildings, Turkmenbashi is a...
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Turks and Caicos is a small archipelago nation and British Overseas Territory located south of the Bahamas. It is made up of 40 islands and cays, eight of which are inhabited. Technically, it’s located in the Atlantic Ocean, not in the Caribbean Sea,...
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Despite a state song declaring 'Ukraine has not yet died', the country rewards travellers with hospitable people, magnificent architecture and miles of gently rolling steppe. Nearly every city and town has its centuries-old cathedral, and many have o...
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of England (including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Despite its small size, England is a country of much diversity.
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Scenic Upper Sure Nature Park, Luxembourg, located 31 mi/ 50 km northwest of Luxembourg City in the Ardennes, covers approximately 70,000 acres/28,300 hectares. The park encompasses several villages, as well as forests and cultivated land—agricultura...
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Urup is the fourth largest of the Kurile Islands, a volcanic archipelago stretching from Hokkaido, Japan to Kamchatka, Russia. There are remnants of ancient Ainu Settlements to explore as well as cabins of early Russian fur traders.
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The town of Van, Turkey, lies in a beautiful, stark setting near the eastern shore of huge (2,000-sq-mi/6,000-sq-km) saltwater Lake Van, about 625 mi/1,005 km southeast of Ankara. Transportation links are good, despite the remote setting: Van can be ...
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Verdun-sur-le-Doubs is a picturesque medieval town in the Saon-et-Loire of France, at the confluence of the Doubs and Saone. Verdun-sur-le-Doubs is a place of charming beauty and authentic French cuisine.
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The tiny walled town of Vézelay, a French heritage spot, is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Burgundy. Vézelay's focal point is the Basilique Sainte Madeleine, a former abbey church founded in the 9th century. During the Midd...
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However you approach Vianden, Luxembourg, the sight of the castle will surprise and delight you. Located on the Our River, 30 mi/48 km northeast of Luxembourg City, this town's well-restored medieval castle has a nice display of antique weaponry and...
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Set in the heart of one of the world's most beautiful bays, Villefranche-sur-Mer sits on the steps of a natural amphitheatre - the terraced hills of the Riviera - gazing out over the sea. The plentiful sunshine of the Côte d'Azur, refle...
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Vizhinjam is a port also referred to as Vilinjam, located in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.
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A stop should be made in the villages of Vougeot for a guided tour of the historic Castle Clos de Vougeot, the wine-making facilities of the Cistercian monks from the 12th century until the French revolution. See the château's kitchens, the massive ...
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Not far from the city of Kanchanaburi lies an escape from city life into the wild forests surrounding the Wang Po elephant camp, where activities include traveling with elephants through the forest, visiting local farms, trekking with the magni...
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The tiny town of Wasserbillig, Luxembourg, 21 mi/ 33 km northeast of Luxembourg City, has a Gallo-Roman churchyard and an interesting aquarium that features fish from the Moselle River. There is a 33-mi/55-km hiking trail along the Moselle valley to ...
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West Caicos is an uninhabited island in the Turks and Caicos, 10 mi/16 km southwest of Providenciales, that was once home to pirates, who, like visitors today, had to take any comforts they needed with them. The island currently has no facilities, bu...
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The heart beat of the Bay Islands is felt strongest in West End - small in size but huge every other way and a one-stop shop for fun in the sun. Island tours, fishing, diving, snorkeling and shopping are favorite vacation pastimes. There are also bo...
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Suriname's Wia Wia Reserve is 75 mi/120 km west of Paramaribo. This area of coastal mangrove swamps has two attractions: It's a great area for bird watching, and it's a nesting area for leatherback sea turtles March-June.
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Curacao's capital of Willemstad is lined with colorful Dutch buildings and offers some of the best shopping in all the Caribbean. At the foot of Queen Emma Bridge lies the well-preserved 18th century Fort Amsterdam. Nearby is the floating Shon Sha Ca...
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The town of Wiltz, Luxembourg, located 35 mi/ 56 km northwest of Luxembourg City, offers the country's second-largest museum about the Battle of the Bulge. (The museum's hours are seasonal, so check before you go.) Another attraction is the baroque c...
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The small spa resort of Yalova, on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara, is a long but enjoyable day trip of about 40 mi/65 km from Istanbul (take the high-speed ferry from Yenikapi and then a dolmus—shared taxi—on to the resort). What could be m...
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The main settlement is relatively small and has few tourist attractions. From there, it's possible to walk around the island in less than a day. However, we suggest you take a taxi to the Topside to see the phosphate fields—it is too hot and dusty to...
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Serbia and Montenegro is bent on rapid reform and consigning to history its associations with despotic rulers, failed socialism and war. Witnessing this transition and rediscovering a region of forgotten beauty, culture and history will reward and su...
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If you want to see the white-water-rafting stronghold of Yusufeli in the far northeastern corner of Turkey, do so soon, because it is constantly threatened with demolition to make way for a dam on the Coruh River. After years of back and forth, the f...
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A charming small town of cobblestoned streets 35 mi/55 km southwest of Salzburg, Zell am See, Austria, sits on an Alpine lake with a mountain backdrop. The skiing nearby is excellent, too. Zell am See and the town of Kaprun have collaborated to devel...
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