Mon, Mar 9th 2009, 11:29

Alexandria is ancient. Once the most famous city in the world, Alexandria is still an popular destination with holidaymakers eager to enjoy the 20 mile stretch of Mediterranean coastline and the location of some of the wonders of the ancient world. Read more

Mon, Feb 16th 2009, 10:44

New Orleans is braced for the most important event on their social calendar … February 24 marks Fat Tuesday and the highlight of Mardi Gras fever. Read more

Mon, Jul 14th 2008, 00:00

The whale watching capital of South Africa, Hermanus, also boasts a world first: a whale crier. Nowhere else on earth enjoys the services of this dedicated individual whose job is to keep the people of Hermanus up to date on where a whale is spotted. Read more

Fri, Jun 13th 2008, 00:00

The gentle nature of dolphins has always captured the imagination of humans ... and New Zealand is no exception. Read more

Wed, May 28th 2008, 00:00

Te Mata Peak in Hawkes Bay is an area long associated with New Zealand Maori legend. Read more

Fri, Apr 18th 2008, 00:00

Newport (in Oregon USA) lies at the mouth of the Yaquina River which flows into the Pacific Ocean via Yaquina Bay. Read more

Fri, Mar 28th 2008, 00:00

The Juneau Icefield surrounding Juneau is the fifth largest body of ice in America. This huge area of snow and ice feeds Alaska’s glaciers. Read more

Wed, Feb 27th 2008, 00:00

Coast Guard Beach is one of Americas most beautiful beaches. Read more

Wed, Jan 30th 2008, 00:00

Youve probably listened to the famous song from Bossa Nova: Girl from Ipanema. This is a celebration of the neighbourhood location of one of the worlds hottest beaches ... Ipanema. Read more

Thu, Nov 1st 2007, 00:00

Holland, or the Netherlands, is a land of canals and windmills. Read more

Fri, Mar 6th 2009, 10:58

The Pearl Bridge, or the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, currently holds the record for the longest suspension bridge in the world, the tallest suspension bridge in the world and is also the most costly suspension bridge building project ever undertaken. Read more

Wed, Jan 7th 2009, 11:00

The emirate of Dubai has attracted much of the attention over the past years ... for the most ambitious building expansion plan the world has seen in a long time. Read more

Fri, Jul 11th 2008, 00:00

Hermanus is a popular holiday town for both South Africans and international visitors alike because of its sheltered beaches and superb whale viewing opportunities. Read more

Tue, Jun 10th 2008, 00:00

Tragedy struck Napier in New Zealand on 3rd February 1931 when an earthquake levelled most of the inner city and killed 258 people. Read more

Mon, May 26th 2008, 00:00

With an annual average of 2,200, sunshine hours a year and balmy Mediterranean climate with low humidity, the hills and plains of Hawkes Bay are a perfect environment for growing fruit. Read more

Wed, Apr 2nd 2008, 00:00

The Glacier Bay National Park is a 3.3 million acre wilderness area encircling the magnificent saltwater Glacier Bay. Read more

Mon, Mar 17th 2008, 00:00

Often referred to as Scotland in Miniature, the Isle of Arran has a varied landscape ... from the valleys and meadows of the south to the mountains of the north. Read more

Mon, Feb 4th 2008, 00:00

Rio Carnival is wild - this 4 day celebration is famous as one of the liveliest madcap parties on earth! Read more

Mon, Jan 28th 2008, 00:00

Rio de Janeiro is a city that captures the imagination. Cidade Maravilhosa, the Marvellous City, has one of the world’s most dramatic settings ... nestled between rainforest mountain peaks and miles of decadent white sand beaches. Read more

Tue, Oct 16th 2007, 00:00

Whatever you do, be sure not to miss the Mercado de Marisco, Ensenadas famous fish market established in 1958. Read more