A trip to Switzerland offers fantastic scenic attractions including snow-capped mountains, glistening lakes and quaint resorts. But that’s not all. The cities also offer great reasons to visit on a Europe vacation. Although not a large country, Switzerland is blessed with so much beauty that many other destinations should be envious. Imagine waking up in […]
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What to Expect on an Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip
It’s a rare list of Australia’s “must-sees” that doesn’t put Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef somewhere near the top. The world’s largest underwater wonder, the reef supports more than 1,500 species of fish, 30 species of marine mammal, 411 types of hard coral, and a third of the world’s soft corals, creating an ecosystem unmatched anywhere […]
An Africa Vacation Inspired by The Lion King
Whether you first saw the original version back in 1994, are a fan of the new photorealistic computer-animated remake, or were stunned by the immensely-popular Broadway show, odds are that if you’ve seen a version of The Lion King, you’ve wanted to go to Africa. And of course you do! With its stunning designs, lively […]
Things to do on a European Vacation That Will Entertain Your Friends When You Return
There are experiences on a European vacation you can enjoy which are different and unusual without participating in wild or strenuous endeavours. If you are like me, you love to tell your friends about the places you visited where you had a unique experience. Europe can be full of surprises without having to climb the […]
Day Trips from London on an England Vacation
If you have limited time on a trip to England, you definitely must spend time in London, one of the world’s greatest cities. However it would be a shame not to experience other parts of the country. England is not a large country but it is packed with wonderful and fascinating places to enjoy on […]
Why Southern Africa is a Foodie’s Surprise Holiday of a Lifetime
Ask any group of globetrotters to tell you why they want to visit South Africa and most of them will probably say “safari!” A few history buffs might be keen on visiting the former lands of the Zulus, or taking a “walk to freedom,” exploring the country’s apartheid history. A few might even have their […]
The Perfect Two-Week Japan Vacation
Enjoy the many contrasts and surprises to be experienced in the “Land of the Rising Sun,” on a Japan vacation. Like visits to all countries, it is a question of what to see and do to not only enjoy a visit but to experience the highlights and to really get to know the destination when […]
10 Tips to Make a Museum Visit More Interesting
Museums are among the most popular attractions in the famous cities of the world, but they can also be boring. Ask many travellers to be honest and they’ll often say that they go to museums out of obligation, not out of interest. But museums are also unparalleled in terms of historical interest and detail. If […]
An Ideal Two-Week Israel Vacation
Israel is a land of contrasts both geographically and historically. Whether visiting for religious reasons or purely as a globetrotting visitor, this colourful land will keep you enthralled on an Israel vacation. If you look at a map of Israel, you will see it isn’t that extensive in area but it is bursting with so […]
Four Perfect Days in Mexico City on a Mexico Vacation
Mexico City is one of the planet’s top city breaks, offering a feast of art, great cuisine, centuries of history, and world class attractions and museums, plus local experiences you simply can’t find elsewhere. So, if you think a trip to Mexico is all about beach resorts with occasional Mayan ruin hopping, pack your street […]