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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)...

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...

Burgundy is famous for its impressive wines and cuisine as well as for the rich architecture of its buildings, castles, and churches. The region also offers areas of natural beauty with many lakes and forests with good fishing, walking and horseback riding. Wine is the best-known product from the...

Located between the Salzach River and the Monchsberg in northern Austria, Salzburg is one of the most picturesque cities in central Europe. Set against the backdrop of the Alps, the skyline of Salzburg is dominated by its impressive Baroque architecture. Rich in history and natural beauty, this tourist-favourite...

The Algarve, located on the south coast of Portugal, is the country's most popular vacation destination. With two hundred kilometres of sandy beaches and seaside, the Algarve is surprisingly cheap, very safe and rich in culture and diversity.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction to the...

The “real” South of France is not just the French Riviera on the Mediterranean. On the western side of the country is the French Basque region with the Atlantic crashing onto its shores.  Here you will find beautiful resort towns including Biarritz – a favourite of Sir Winston Churchill...

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.

With more than one thousand miles of coastline the Dominican Republic has endless beaches for tourists to enjoy. The Dominican Republic has a lot more than sea and sand to attract. There are rivers, lakes, verdant valleys and semi-arid deserts with spectacular cactus gardens, golf courses as well...

Portugal’s Silver Coast (known as the Costa de Prata) stretches across the Estremadura region and features cities like Coimbra, Nazare and Obidos. The region has traditionally been a favorite holiday region among the Portuguese and is slowly being discovered by foreigners who are attracted to its...