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Come join us on a sensational romp through one of the world's most exciting countries - and a place with a surprising amount of eco and green destinations. Welcome to The Philippines. Green travel is about making sure that travellers choose businesses, tour operators, and transportation methods...

Featured as one of the ’50 Places of a Lifetime’ in National Geographic Traveler magazine (2010), the south European nation of Montenegro is one of the fastest growing tourism locations in the world. A major tourist spot until the 1980s, tourism in Montenegro – then a part of Yugoslavia –...

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

Shannon in Ireland’s County Clare is an ideal base from which to explore the appealing southwestern region of the Emerald Isle. Shannon is accessible by road and there are excellent air links to the Shannon International Airport from across the UK, Europe and North America.   Table...

Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ is no longer the best-kept secret in the Mediterranean region. Attracting millions of tourists from all over the world, this Croatian city has become one of the most popular tourist hotspots in Europe. The city, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List since...

Bath is a famous Roman/Georgian spa city that is located 95 miles west of London and 20 miles southeast of Bristol. The city is located in the lovely Somerset countryside to the south of the Cotswolds and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its ancient hot springs, Roman baths, impressive architecture and medieval heritage.

Rotterdam is located in the South Holland province and is the second largest city in the Netherlands (after the capital Amsterdam). Rotterdam (promoted as the World Port World City) is a young and vibrant city with cutting-edge architecture and a strong industrial heritage.     TABLE...

Located in the Mediterranean Sea, the island of Sardinia is filled with pleasant contrasts. The glitzy Costa Smeralda is dotted with boutique hotels and posh beaches and is full of five-star glamour. Meanwhile Sardinia has a charming interior with tiny untouched villages. Stretches of enclosed swimming...

Look over the Aegean Sea from the top of one of the bleached-white buildings of Mykonos. The homes and churches of this exotic Greek island appear to cascade down the hillside into the sea which then converges with the sky in a mixture of beautiful blue.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction...

Mainland Portugal’s southernmost city, scenic Faro is the capital of the Algarve. A colourful town marked by long sandy beaches and flanked by dramatic rocks. Born inside medieval walls, the city unfolds its long story; one of a mish-mash of influences and periods of both prominence and devastation....

Once a sleepy fishing village on the outskirts of Malaga, Torremolinos is today quite different from its turn-of-the-20th-century self. A popular escape for tourists from all corners of Europe, it is one of the Spanish Costa del Sol’s most popular cities. Fuengirola and Benalmadena are popular tourist...

The beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus is the mythological birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, and the country’s stunning beauty makes it a popular tourist destination. With lots of sunshine and a coastline of white sandy beaches, the relaxed atmosphere of South Cyprus delights visitors...

It is usual on holiday to relax on the beach; eat at a restaurant; maybe stroll around a little town - but this, it seems, isn't enough for some people.   Here is the amusing and true story of entrepreneurs Roy and Gillian Hiscott, who went on a cheap deal holiday week on the Algarve and...

Barcelona is the largest city and capital of the Catalan region in Spain and is the country's second largest city, with a population of 1.6 million people. The city is situated on the northeastern coast of the Mediterranean and has a rich history and culture that is quite distinct from its rival,...