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Vacationing is a pastime that is enjoyed by many.  While vacations are nice, needed, and important, they can become costly. This cost is often associated with additional expenses such as food, beverages, and entertainment.  If you are interested in vacationing aboard a cruise ship, but...

Embark on a voyage of discovery with this travel guide that reveals some of Indiana's finest treasures. From parks to museums and other gems from all over the state, let Short Indiana Road Trips be your guide. Embark on a voyage of discovery with this travel guide that reveals some of Indiana's...

The Tunisian island of Djerba (also called Jerba) is a lush, golden oasis located off Tunisia’s southeastern coast in the Gulf of Gabes. With an area of 500 square kilometers and a population of around 140,000, it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Tunisia.

Johannesburg offers visitors the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of history-makers like Nelson Mandela, Gandhi and Archbishop Desmond Tutu and to visit landmarks important in South Africa's road to social reform. The South African people refer to Johannesburg as Egoli, the City of Gold, given...

It won’t take you very long in Frankfurt-am-Main (pronounced mine) to see why Germans refer to their financial capital as “Mainhattan”. Its landscape of towering skyscrapers is unlike any other city in Germany. Frankfurt continues to parallel New York when you add to this the fact that the population...

Located in the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands.  This open-air museum benefits from over 3000 years of history and attracts over one million visitors yearly. With lots of sunshine, sandy beaches, medieval castles, a party-till-you-drop nightlife,...

A visit to Brittany will leave you feeling like you’re in a Celtic fairytale with many towns retaining their medieval architecture.  Its dramatic windswept coastline changes with the weather from hauntingly, beautiful to utterly sublime – made all the more mysterious when you learn about...

The Caribbean island of Jamaica offers visitors beautiful landscapes, tropical beaches, lots of sunshine and some of the world’s best rum. The main towns include Kingston, the capital city, Spanish Town, Mandeville, Portmore, Ocho Rios, Negril, Port Antonio and Montego Bay. Kingston Harbor is the...

Located 2,400 kilometres from the southeastern coast of Africa, Mauritius is an island nation and tourist paradise in the Indian Ocean. The island is part of the Mascarenhas Archipelago along with Rodrigues Island and French Réunion, sharing with them a common geologic origin. The official...

Poland's capital city, Warsaw is called the 'Phoenix City' as it was rebuilt after the Second World War after 85% of its buildings were destroyed. Today Warsaw has much to offer the tourist and boasts many historic sights. The city’s Old Town with its colourful market squares and rows of tall townhouses,...

The picturesque Dutch city of The Hague (also known as Den Haag) is located in western Netherlands. Although it is not the capital of the country, the city is the seat of the Dutch government, Supreme Court, Parliament, and Council of State and it is the administrative capital of the nation. With...

Once regarded as ‘a weekend city’, Belgium’s capital is now enticing more visitors to slow down and stay longer. While tourists enjoy the beer and chocolates, patient travelers are rewarded with a choice of almost 90 museums, some of the best city parks on the continent, and a wealth of dazzling...

Pisa is a famous city in Italy that is best known for the world famous Leaning Tower but which offers much more. Pisa offers some of the most beautiful views of the Tuscan mountains and is just a short drive away from the scenic hill towns and villages of Tuscany.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction...

The Federal Republic of Austria is a culturally rich European country with an impressive past that offers a memorable experience for the visitor. Vienna and Salzburg are Austria’s most famous cities and Innsbruck stands out for its medieval appeal and as a reminder of ancient times. Austria has...