ST. JOHN'S

St. John's, the capital city, takes its name from St. John's Day, June 24. For over 500 years, the City of Legends has been visited by explorers, adventures, soldiers and pirates. The nightlife in St. John's is legendary, and rightly so. Once a rough port populated by tars from around the world, the downtown core now features restaurants with everything on the menus, music of all kinds, art galleries, theatre. From Signal Hill you can see the busy harbour and much of the city. The people stemming largely from southwest England and southeast Ireland, they speak with unique accent. A dialect that not's quite Devon, not quite Cork, but definitely familiar. It is a thoroughly modern city, despite its relaxed pace and unique view of itself and the world.

 

 

 

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THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

Once considered wild and remote, the Scottish Highlands are now valued by today's visitors for their majestic landscapes and their solitude. The Highlands are a state of mind as well as a geographical reality. The North was seen as a primitive wilderness populated by savages. With the advent of the cult of the picturesque travellers began to view the Highlands as romantic and heroic, ideal and unspoilt. Most of the stock images of Scottishness – clans and tartans, whisky and porridge, bagpipes and heather – originate in the Highlands, and enrich the popular picture of Scotland as a whole.

 EILEAN DONAN CASTLE, LOCH DUICH

Eilean Donan is recognised as one of the most iconic images of Scotland all over the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish Highlands.

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WHITEHORSE

Whitehorse became the Yukon's capital in 1953 after the territorial seat of government was moved from Dawson City. With a population of more than 20,000, Whitehorse is a contemporary city, characterised by a mix of pioneer spirit and urban sophistication. Log cabins share the street with modern office buildings. Whitehorse is a great stop for shopping, entertainment and sightseeing. For a taste of the past, tour the restored sternwheeler S.S Klondike.

The real reason for coming to Whitehorse. You'll never be the same. Maybe you won't want to leave. Maybe you'll just keep coming back year after year, discovering the magic and the mystery of this city. There's voyage of discovery waiting for you - be sure to pack your dreams!

 

 

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MINNEAPOLIS-ST.PAUL

MINNEAPOLIS, ST.PAUL and their neighboring communities make up an exciting metropolitan area that's teeming with things to see and do. The Twin Cities region is cosmopolitan at its heart, surrounded by busy suburbs and peaceful countryside along its perimeter. The urban landscape is punctuated by greenways and lakes and the Mississippi, Minnesota and St. Croix rivers offer recreational opportunities galore. The southwest corner of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is well known for its many scenic lakes and attractions.

 

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