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Denver, the capital of Colorado, is nicknamed the Mile High City at 5,280 feet (1 mile) above sea level in the Rocky Mountains.  The city’s neighborhoods include LoDo (Lower Downtown), Capitol Hill, Highland, Washington Park, Baker and Lowry. With its green city parklands, the impressive Rocky...

The jetsetter’s paradise of Marbella is located in the province of Andalusia in the Costa del Sol region of southern Spain. It is one of Europe’s most well known resorts for the rich and famous to “see and be seen” but this sunny city can be enjoyed by the more budget-conscious vacationer...

Located in central Florida, Orlando attracts over 50 million visitors a year. Orlando is the theme park capital of the United States, with dozens of parks, resorts and other attractions. Walt Disney World, Epcot and Universal Studios Florida are among many that are known worldwide.   TABLE...

At the southern tip of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula lies one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Africa. Sharm el-Sheikh has a sunny Red Sea location and is called the “City of Peace.” Sharm is very popular with northern Europeans in search of winter sunshine.   TABLE OF...

The Old Confederacy, the Civil Rights Movement, the Chattahoochee River, Coca-Cola and the 1996 Centennial Olympics bring to mind the famous southern city of Atlanta, Georgia. In the 1960s during the times of the civil rights movement, Atlanta was dubbed “the city too busy to hate”. Nowadays it...

Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation and its most famous attraction, the Kremlin, is full of historic significance. Moscow was once the capital of the Soviet Union (USSR) prior to the end of the Cold War and architecture from the Russian Empire is everywhere to be seen while signs of wealth...

Located in the heart of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (KL) is a vibrant and modern Asian city. It is the capital of Malaysia’s tiger economy and is the country’s cultural, political and financial heart.  Kuala Lumpur’s famous Petronas Twin Towers have been featured in many Hollywood movies.

One of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan cities in Canada, Montreal in Quebec is an island situated between the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers. At its center is the “mountain”, Mont-Royal after which the city is named.     TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Overview - Culture - Location &...

Picture the rich, green landscape of Edinburgh, Scotland. A walk in the great outdoors is a fantastic experience where tourists can enjoy the fresh air of Scotland and the grand views of the city’s meadows and flowers. Alongside the natural environment, the busy city life is a symbol of what Edinburgh...

Marbella on the Costa del Sol in Spain is the destination of choice for the rich and famous. In Marbella and its neighbour Puerto Banús you will rub shoulders with international celebrities at the super-smart beach clubs and can dance until dawn at the areas famous nightspots.    ...

The largest and most popular of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a hotspot for sunshine, culture, food and natural wonders. Over five million tourists make their way to the island every year and it is one of the most best-known holiday locations in all of Spain.  Because of it’s southerly location...

Emilia-Romagna is a scenic region in northern Italy notable for its capital city of Bologna along with the ancient cities of Ferrara, Parma, Modena and Rimini. The region is a foodie paradise in a country renowned for its cuisine. Emilia-Romagna is the place to go for parmesan cheese, vinegar, salami, mortadella and tortellini, most of which originate from this area.

Italy has long been a destination at the top of many a traveller’s “must see” list. Rome, Florence, and Venice have their own merits-famous for their culture, history, art, and of course food. But there is a hidden gem tucked away along the Italian Riviera, away from the chaotic tourist scene,...

Gran Canaria is the third largest island in the Canary Islands (after Tenerife and Fuerteventura) and has the archipelago's largest population. It's often described as a "miniature continent" because of the variety it offers. If you are looking for a vacation filled with sunbathing and swimming,...