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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 &...

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,...

Sao Paulo, affectionately called “Sampa” by its residents, is the leading, business-oriented city in Brazil.  The urban center also offers an exciting nightlife and unmissable, all-you-can-eat steakhouses (churrascarias).  With many museums, cultural attractions, concert halls, and theaters,...

Located along the northeastern border of Spain, the Costa Brava first rose to prominence as a tourist destination during the 1950s. The name means “rugged coast” in Spanish and the craggy rock formations on its distinctive coastline could well have been sketched by one of the artists who call...

Seville is one of Spain’s most impressive cities. The city’s Moorish past is evident in its historic architecture and the city had a rich culture even before the Moors invaded 800 years ago.  Seville has a world famous cathedral, a colourful harbor and a music-filled nightlife. Its often-perfect...

From the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the hills and hippies of Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco is one of America’s most beautiful cities. The city by the bay attracts millions of visitors annually and lies at the cultural heart of California’s Bay Area (which has a population of seven million)....

Austin is the capital of the state of Texas and the thirteenth most populous city in the United States. It was settled in the 1830s and has grown steadily since then, and now boasts nearly two million people in the metropolitan area with 800,000 of those people living inside the Austin city limits....

Many are discovering the up-and-coming vacation destination of Cape Verde, a sunny island archipelago south of the Canary Islands. It's a perfect all-season holiday vacation destination and one of the only short-haul destinations for Europeans to guarantee winter sun.  Table of Contents: Introduction...

Costa Blanca is the name of the 200 km long coastline of eastern Spain on the Mediterranean Sea in Alicante province. The now-defunct airline BEA invented the name "Costa Blanca" to promote their holiday flights from London to Valencia in the late-1950's. The region is now a very popular...

The Italian Riviera is nestled between the French Riviera, Monaco and Tuscany on the Ligurian coast. Genoa was the birthplace of Christopher Columbus while Portofino attracts the rich and famous to its beautiful marina. Cinque Terre refers to the five villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia,...