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Naples is the capital of the Campania region in Southern Italy and is the third largest city in Italy after Milan and Rome. It was founded in the 7th century BC by the Greeks when it was named Neapolis (new city). The iconic sight of the gulf of Naples with Mount Vesuvius looming large is one of the...

  Enjoy your trip to Spain with the Bilbao Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun.   The Quick Trips to Spain Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting destination of...

  Enjoy your trip to Australia with the Tasmania Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun.   The Quick Trips to Australia Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting destination...

The Dordogne combines the best elements of rural France, with a passion for good food and wine, the romantic legacy of medieval castles and an abundance of pretty villages where time appears to have stopped. As a holiday destination its scenic rivers, gentle valleys and fairy-tale forests offer a...

The French Alps lie to the north of Provence and the French Riviera and are easy to reach from Lyon, Geneva, Grenoble and Nice. The region is one of the most popular skiing destinations in the world as the “snow-capped roof” of Europe. Located in the European southwest and southcentral regions...

Nice on the French Riviera is famous for its temperate climate and landscape and it is sometimes called “Nice la Belle” (Nice the Beautiful.) It is the second-most visited tourist destination in France, after Paris, with 4 million arrivals a year.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction...

The Loire Valley is famous for its impressive chateaus and wines in its well-known towns that include Orleans, Tours, Chartres and Bourges. Two of the largest and most beautiful examples of French châteaus are Chambord and Chenonceau. To preserve the history and tradition these two châteaus...

Corsica, the ‘Isle of Beauty’ offers extraordinary attractions with its pleasant coastal regions and mountainous landscapes. The French island has a rich historic and cultural heritage, evidenced by its ancient fortifications, citadels and archeological remains.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:...

Provence is one of the most popular vacation areas in the south of France. The region runs from the Mediterranean to the Alps and from the Rhône River to Italy. Provence adjoins the French Riviera and is famous for its warm climate, scenery traditions, fine wines, French cuisine, and local language...

Located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saone rivers, Lyon is one of the largest cities in France and is an important French business and cultural centre.  The city has noted historical sights like the Roman City and the Notre-Dame de Fourviere Cathedral. ‘Vieux Lyon’ (Old Town)...

The most recognisable view of Nice in the South of France is its sweeping Promenade des Anglais lined with palm trees and set against the idyllic backdrop of the azure blue Mediterranean Sea. As the largest city on the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), Nice has been a popular destination for the...

Lyon’s “Vieux Lyon” (Old Town) is a gourmand’s delight that is located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. This city of beautiful Renaissance houses is one of the most important in France and has many historical attractions to see including the Roman City and the Notre Dame de...

The small European nation of Luxembourg is home to many leading European Union (EU) agencies and institutions. The European Investment Bank, European Court of Justice, General Court and the Court of Auditors are located here as are some of the departments of the European Commission. Luxembourg is...

San Juan is the largest city in the Caribbean and is the capital city of Puerto Rico. The island was recently voted the most popular island to visit in the Caribbean and San Juan was named as one of the top 50 world cities for tourists. There is much Spanish heritage in the city’s historical architecture...