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The ‘quintessentially English’ Cotswolds is a gentle hilly countryside region of southcentral England. This popular tourist destination is spread over 790 square miles and is close to the cities of Gloucester, Bath, Oxford, and Stratford-upon-Avon. The Cotswolds has been designated an English...

The Costa Calida on the Spanish Mediterranean coast is a fast growing region with high tourist and residential demand. The region offers historical cities like Murcia (the capital), Cartagena and Lorca and has interesting local folklore and festivities.

Umbria is located in Italy’s green centre between Tuscany, La Marche and Lazio. This small, landlocked region has less than a million inhabitants but is proud of its historic cities including Perugia, Orvieto and Assisi. Umbria offers idyllic ancient towns perched on scenic hills, each one with...

Few cities rival Milan's contemporary culture and fashion-consciousness. Italy’s largest city is the epicenter of modern glamour, yet beneath the glossy surface Milan is much more than its glitzy fashionistas. Historic churches show the city's stylish past while Milan’s modern buildings house...

Marseille is the second most populous city in France and has the largest port on the Mediterranean. Located close to the tourist resorts of the French Riviera, Marseille is the economic centre of the Provence/Alps/Côte d'Azur region.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introducing Marseille...

Capri is a small but upmarket Italian island of great natural beauty in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Situated off the coast of Naples, Capri is rich in history and the island has become one of main tourist destinations in Italy. Historically, Capri has attracted artists wishing to work in relative isolation...

Ankara is the “heart” of Turkey and is the perfect mix of the modern and the historical. It is one of the emerging tourist destinations in Turkey and there has been a recent surge in popularity of the city. But you will find prices here are generally lower than in Istanbul and the coastal resorts...

Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is situated to the south of Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada. Victoria, B.C. is a small, beautiful “Garden City” known for its impressive Butchart Gardens and other parks. The city has the world's most northerly Mediterranean climate....

Porto is one of the oldest cities in Europe and was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996 and designated as the European Capital of Culture in 2001.  Portugal’s Silver Coast includes the cities of Coimbra, Nazare and Obidos. The region has traditionally been a favourite holiday region...

The mountains of the Southern Alps dominate the landscape of a New Zealand's South Island creating some of the most stunning scenery in the world as they shelter a rich collection of ancient glaciers. Their dramatic slopes challenge mountaineers in summer and skiers in winter.     TABLE...

Tel Aviv, the second largest city in Israel, is a surprisingly interesting tourist destination in the Middle East. Located on the Mediterranean Coast the city is located just 60 km to the west of Jerusalem. With an active cultural scene, a beautiful waterfront and city beach, and a thriving nightlife,...

Sarajevo is the city where east meets west given its geographic location as well as being historically shaped by the intermingling of Muslim and Christian influences on European soil. Sarajevo is steeped in significance. It is situated on the dividing line of the eastern and western halves of the...

The beautiful Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a self-governing U.S. territory in the Greater Antilles islands off the southeastern coast of mainland U.S.A.  It is part of a chain of islands that includes Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola. Puerto Rico has a mild tropical climate, which is appealing...

Cuba makes you feel like you have emerged from a time machine into the Latin America of a bygone age. Classic U.S. motorcars from the 1960s are a common sight on the streets. Fidel Castro’s brand of Soviet communism still survives. Pictures of the revolutionary Che Guevara adorn huge buildings....