CHRISTIANA

Christiana is a friendly little town on the green banks of the Vaal River. It features a holiday resort with camping and ablution facilities, excellent water sports facilities, a modern water chute and a 30 km stretch of navigable water. A boom town for a while after diamonds were discovered in 1870. Relics and photographs of that area are displayed in a restaurant of a nearby mineral spa.

 

 

The Mineral Spa situated 3 kms north of the town is a popular holiday resort offering accommodation in fully equipped chalets and luxury rooms. The resort on the banks  of the Vaal River also features heated private and mineral pools, a swimming pool, restaurant, shop and a range of recreational facilities, including mini golf, bowls, tennis, angling and boating. The resort features a game reserve with species such as white rhino, gemsbok, eland and red hartebeest.

CAMPBELLTON

 Sugaring-off, fiddlehead picking, salmon celebrating, autumn hiking, downhill skiing- Campbellton is the city for all seasons! The amber magic of maple syrup is a sweet end to wonderful white winters. One of the highlights of summer is the Salmon Festival which is celebrated the first week of July. The waterfront comes alive with music and people strolling down Salmon Boulevard, having their pictures taken with the world's largest salmon at the Salmon Plaza.

 

 

Campbellton is a beautiful, dramatically picturesque gateway to the Acadian Coastal Drive and the Appalachian Range. Antique and craft stores, great golf, unparalleled bird-watching opportunities, visual art, history, science and technology exhibits - something for everyone. Getting here is exciting and beautiful, being here is even better. The city may be small, but it's mighty pretty and lots of fun too!

 

 

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PERTH

 Once the capital of medieval Scotland, Perth has a rich heritage that is reflected in many of its buildings. It was in the Church of St John, founded in 1126, that the preacher John Knox delivered the fiery sermons that led to the destruction of many local monasteries. The Victorianized Fair Maid’s House (c.1600), on North Port, is one of the oldest houses in town and was the fictional home of the heroine of Sir Walter Scott’s The Fair Maid of Perth (1828).

 

Scone Palace, East Front: Historic Home of the Earls of Mansfield

  

Three km north of Perth, the Gothic Scone Palace stands on the site of an abbey destroyed by John Knox’s followers in 1559. It is one of Scotland's grandest stately homes. Between the 9th and 13th centuries, Scone guarded the sacred Stone of Destiny, now in Edinburgh Castle, on which the Scottish kings were crowned. It has magnificent collections of porcelain, furniture, ivories, 18th-century clocks and 16th-century needlework, as well as a playground and fine gardens to explore.

 

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BAY CITY

 Established in 1894; seat of Matagorda County. Today commercial center for farming, ranching, oil, and nuclear energy. Port on Colorado River Feeder Channel connecting with Intracoastal Canal; recreation on river includes boating, skiing, fishing and a 28-space RV park. On the bank of the Colorado River, park features 40 campsites with full-service RV hookups. Other facilities include jogging trail with a 10-station exercise course along the way, boat ramp, day pavilion, and fishing. Adjacent to park is Rio Grande Golf Course, a beautiful 18-hole Gary Player designed course.

Matagorda County Museum - Early clothing, books, Texas maps, furniture, paintings. Century-old carpentry tool collection, late 17th Century music, archives. Children's museum features exhibits and activities for kids. It's in the basement of the museum.

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BRITS

48 km west of Pretoria. Agricultural centre which flourished after the construction of the Haartbeespoort Dam. Produces tobacco, wheat, fruit, vegetables and flowers. Also a border industry area. The Peace Tree, an old karee tree, 9 km from Brits, is the site under which the Peace Treaty ending the Transvaal Civil War was signed on 15 Jan. 1864. Plaque and memorial mark the spot.  Sports facilities available in the town. Hotel accommodation and various holiday resort in the area. 

 Majestic mountains reaching to a cloudless, autumn sky - and the crispness of uplands air in sun-warmed valleys clothed in the  finery of colourful trees and shrubs

Located 35km outside of Brits, Dikhololo promises a never ending bush experience at this game farm and family resort. Animals roam freely, offering guests thrilling and close-up sightings of Giraffes, a variety of Buck, Zebras, Jackals, dozens of Bird species and more. With the many activities and various facilities onsite, there is never a dull moment.

BAROSSA

 The Barossa wine region encompasses the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley. Both are lush areas of rolling hills and home to dozens of famous wineries dating from the 19th century. It is one of Australia’s most famous wine regions and has an international reputation. First settled in 1842 by German Lutheran immigrants, villages were established at Bethany, Langmeil (now Tanunda), Lyndoch and Light’s Pass. Signs of German traditions can be seen in the 19th-century buildings, churches and in the region’s food, music and festivals. The Barossa Vintage Festival takes place every April.

 
South Australia produces almost half of Australia’s wines, including many of its finest. From its numerous vineyards comes a dazzling diversity of wines – several are made from some of the oldest vines in the world. The state has a long history of wine-making and is home to some very famous producers, such as Hardys, Penfolds, Jacob’s Creek and Banrock Station. Virtually all wineries welcome tourists for tastings.

CHIBOUGAMAU

  Words cannot truly describe Eeyou Istchee Baie-James: infinite skies to watch without ever growing weary, the silence broken only by the singing birds, the fragrances of the boreal forest. Being here is like sitting at the front row of nature's authentic show. Nestled deep in a natural setting on the edge of the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region, Chibougamau is a magic place where untamed nature and urban life meet. Located at the core of transport network with convenient road and air access, it is a town that is easy to get to and great to live in. 

 Chibougamau: angler's paradise 

 

With its proximity to the North and the South and mingling of natural setting and urban life, Chibougamau lives up to its name, which means "meeting place." The presence of urban infrastructure and proximity of wild nature allow for a broad range of outdoor activities: swimming, hiking, skiing, and trail-busting thrills for ATV and snowmobile fans.

 

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DURHAM

 Durham is one of England's most memorable small cities - primarily for its enormous cathedral. The country's finest piece of ecclesiastical Norman architecture erupts out of thickly wooded banks on a bend of the Wear River. Largely traffic-free lanes around the peninsula, riverside paths and, in summer, river cruises and rowing boats for rent, add to the city's appeal. Durham University is the third oldest and most prestigoius in England, after Oxford and Cambridge.

 The bulk of the present day cathedral was built between 1093 and 1133, in unadulterated Norman style, most tangible in the nave's colossal pillars still incized with chevron patterns. The church's sheer size was made possible by the groundbreaking use of rib vaulting and pointed arches. It dominates the view from the water, the town, the railroad and the countryside for miles around.

HOT SPRINGS

Warm Waters, Warm Welcomes

The town of Hot Springs was founded as a frontier health spa, capitalizing on springs of warm mineral waters in Fall River Canyon. Under the surface of this beautiful river valley are six major thermal springs that have relaxed and rejuvenated the area's visitors for hundreds of years. The spring continue to feed Fall River, which winds through historic downtown Hot Springs. They played a pivotal role in the town's development over the years, which has positioned itself as a growing art mecca, cultural center and healing retreat.

Beautiful 1890's sandstone buildings

A sandstone canyon surrounds the town with classic turn-of-the-century sandstone buildings. The Walking Tour takes you along Fall River and describes the details of the beautiful and unique architecture of Hot Springs.

Established in 1890, Evans Plunge Mineral Springs is the oldest tourist attraction in the Black Hill. This indoor natural spring pool maintain an average temperature of 87 degrees. Relax and replenish in the warm mineral waters. Try the waterslides, swing rings, kiddie pool, steam room and saunas at this year-round facility. 

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MONTAGU

 Lies at the entrance to the Little Karoo, near the beautiful Cogman's Kloof. A centre for wine and fruit producing activities, noted for its muscatel grape. The rugged area to the north known as the Koo, is famous for apples, pears, apricots and peaches, as well as scenery, wild flowers and many fine walks. Montagu is known for its curative hot springs and many attractive and historic buildings.

 

MONTAGU SPRINGS: (BADSKLOOF)
Mineral water springs, in use for over 200 years.

MONTAGU MUSEUM
Long Street. A national monument, formerly a church. Portrays the early way of life of people in the Little Karoo. Joubert House, the oldest local dwelling, now part of the Montagu Museum.

MONTAGU MOUNTAIN RESERVE
In Cogman's Kloof, consisting mainly of natural vegetation. Keurkloof is part of the reserve, with camping and picnic facilities. A walking trail commences at Badskloof.

CASTRIES

 Mountainous and lush, St. Lucia offers a wide range of things to do amidst great tropical beauty. Dive, hike, shop or sightsee and enjoy the tasty local cuisine at the end of the day. Here and all over the country, the warm St. Lucian people will welcome you, and the island's fine resorts will spoil you. The weather is remarkably consistent all year round fabulous sunshine. Ever present trade winds make for perfectly comfortable days and nights.

  CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA, WEST INDIES

St. Lucia is the perfect place to come do nothing at all. Here, you'll find some of the world's finest beaches. In all shapes, sizes and colors. Some dotted with plush resorts - others simply with palm trees. Some stretching for miles and miles - ideal for endless hand-in-hand walks. Others cozy and crescent shaped - just the thing for hiding away. And the soft as powder sand comes in white, salt and pepper, gold and coral pink.

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DUNDALK

 The cradle of Irish civilization and the Celts’ spiritual home, the Midlands encompass some of Ireland’s most sacred and symbolic sites. Situated at the head of broad Dundalk Bay this is the principal town and administrative capital of Co. Louth. Dundalk has a great historical past and is closely associated with Cuchulainn, hero of the legendary Red Branch Knights. Today the town is busy and progressive manufacturing centre. Dundalk's amenities include a racecourse, greyhound track and an 18-hole golf course at the seaside suburb of Blackrock 5 km south of the town.

Dundalk once marked the northernmost point of the Pale, the area controlled by the English during the Middle Ages. Now it is the last major town before the Northern Irish border. Dundalk is also a gateway to the magnificent countryside of the Cooley Peninsula. The County Museum is housed in an 18th-century distillery in the town. In three exhibition galleries it gives an imaginative history of the county, from the Stone Age to the present day.  

TIMMINS

 James Bay Frontier - a land for those lured by the call of the wild. A dramatic, remote land that holds the power to unfetter the imagination. A place of unchanging, uncompromising splendour, of stark beauty, of true solitude. This is where the real wilderness begins. Where a single railway track is the only link to the last outpost before the Arctic landscape begins in earnest.

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Vacationer's paradise with water sports of all kinds.

 

TIMMINS The largest city in area in Canada and centre of the Porcupine mining area, this was once the largest producer of gold in the Western Hemisphere, but now boasts the richest silver-zinc mine in the world. It is also a centre for the lumber industry.

Porcupine Outdoor Mining Museum A collection of mining machinery, including a "Little Giant" drill, an original mine recorder's vault as well as trolley and steam locomotives.

Kettle Lakes Provincial Park Numerous little round lakes, camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, boating (no motors), even blueberry picking in season.

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LAVA HOT SPRINGS

 Today, people from all over the world seek out the healing properties of the warm spring water, which is naturally filtered as it moves through five pools. During the summer, you can alternate between the hot springs and the city's (cool) pool and water slides. Many soakers top off their day with an elegant dinner at the historic Greystone Manor. Luxury and history await overnight travelers at the Harkness Hotel in nearby McCammon; this beautifully restored building blends historic details and modern touches for a stay you'll long remember.

 Hot Springs Bathing Pool

 
If you're here in February, you'll be amazed by the number of people brave enough to tube down the freezing Portneuf River in just a costume, as part of Lava Hot Springs' annual Fire and Ice Winter Fest. The festival also features fire performers, wine tasting, karaoke contests, a chill cook-off, a casino night, and the exciting Running of the Bulls event. Nonstop fun for everyone, with water slides, a splash pad, hillside slides, and volleyball and basketball courts.

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ISLES OF SCILLY

 The archipelago of the Scilly Isles, 28 miles west of Land's End, numbers around 150 islands, but only five are inhabited by people; many others are home to colonies of seals and seabirds. These share a mild yet windbeaten climate, lovely white beaches, clean, yet chilly seas, much birdlife and a profusion of flowers, both wild and commercially grown daffodils and narcissi. Otherwise, they are distinctively individual.

Porthcressa Bay, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

 

Most people live on St. Mary's at up to 3 miles wide the largest island. Passenger launches depart for the other island from the little capital, Hugh Town. Star Castle was built in Tudor times against the Spanish and can be explored. Paths allow to follow the bays and headlands of the beautiful coastline - Peninnis Head is the most dramatic feature - and to search out the many prehistoric burial chambers in the interior.

GOLDEN GATE

 Golden Gate Highlands National Park, situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, derives its name from the brilliant, blazing shades of gold which the sun casts on its magnificent sandstone cliffs. It comprises 6 241 ha of spectacular scenery inhabited only by game indigenous to the region. Golden Gate is situated in a summer rainfall region: its summer climate is pleasantly bracing but temperatures may cool unexpectedly. Winter often clothes the mountains in snow, the plains in sleet and freezes the waterfalls.

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The Golden Gate Highlands National Park is a tremendous holiday drawcard because of its superlative scenery.  

 

 

Brandwag is the main rest camp. It has facilities for tennis, snooker, table tennis and bowls. The Rhebuck Hiking Trail follows a two day route through valleys and ravines, crossing mountain streams and hills, to the summit of the mountains. Spectacular mountain scenery is the main feature of the reserve and many walks and trails enable one to enjoy this to the full. Game viewing and bird-watching are also popular pursuits. Clear mountain streams stocked with trout attract appreciative fishermen.

SAINT JOHN

 Welcome to Saint John, Canada's oldest and New Brunswick's largest city. It is a delightful blend of past and present, cosmopolitan society and down-home charm, sophisticated night-life and intriguing wildlife! Walking tours along historic streets, significant historic sites, Canada's first museum, great shopping, funfilled festivals, and the Reversing Falls - one of nature's most spectacular spectacles - Saint John's got it all.

 

 King's Square Park, Saint John, New Brunswick

 

Experience the world renowned Reversing Falls, where the planet's highest tides join forces with the province's longest river in a rush of spray and foam. Visit the Old City Market or enjoy fresh seafood at a nearby restaurant. Picnic in Rockwood Park, one of Canada's largest urban parks. Take a romantic stroll along the boardwalk or a cruise into a harbour. Saint John is THE city on the treasure known as the Bay of Fundy.

 

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GATLINBURG

 Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is Tennessee's Premier Resort City. The unique mountain village is surrounded on three sides by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and represents the natural mountain beauty. The majestic backdrop provides a natural setting for the outdoor lover and sportsman. From trout fishing in the Little Pigeon River, to shopping in more than 400 specialty shops, Gatlinburg offers something for everyone.

Summer brings the Scottish Festival and Games, famous Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair and the first July 4th parade in the nation starting at one minute past midnight. Incredible yellows, red and oranges encompass the city during cool, crisp autumn days. But newest attraction comes with winter - Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Lights. Over two million lights dance in the mountain air. Gatlinburg also offers downhill and cross country skiing during the winter months.

 

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LOUGH KEY

 LOUGH KEY, FOREST PARK, CO. ROSCOMMON: is pleasantly situated near Boyle with its magnificently wooded shores, intended coastline and many lovely islands rising from the blue waters. On one of the islands are the ruined remains of the Abbey of the Trinity, founded by the White Canons. Here were compiled the Annals of Loch Ce which are now preserved in the Library of Trinity College, Dublin. Lough Key is often called the loveliest lake in Ireland. It is popular with anglers, and offers relaxing cruises. The woods by Lough Key also provide good walking territory.

Lough Key, Forest Park, near Boyle, Roscommon, Ireland

The island-studded lake and surrounding woodland make a glorious setting for the Lough Key Forest Park. The 320-ha park formed part of the Rockingham estate until 1957, when Rockingham House, a John Nash design, burned down. The woods were added by 18th-century landlords. The Lough Key Experience takes visitors on an audio journey through the 19th-century underground tunnels, up to the Moylurg viewing tower and along Ireland’s first Tree Canopy Trail. There are also several ring forts, a river jetty and an adventure playground providing entertainment for children of all ages.

TONGATAPU

 WHERE TIME BEGINS

 Nudging the international dateline, in a time zone of its own, the Kingdom of Tonga is the first land to see the dawn of each new day. Tonga is unique. It's an independent constitutional monarchy and the only South Pacific country never to have been colonised. Because of this independence, the way of life has remained largely unchanged and culturally intact. The people are carefree, funloving and renowned for their sincere goodwill. Tonga still remains far away from it all, still different, still alone, and to the joy of those who find their way to the Kingdom - essentially unspoilt.

 

 

The Kingdom of Tonga is made up of some 170 small islands. The administrative and shopping centre is the major town of Nuku'alofa on the largest island - Tongatapu. The atmosphere is often langourous, heady with the perfume of tropical flowers. Here you can still experience the freedom, the magic of being the only soul, idling along a creamy beach and enjoying the natural beauty of an unpolluted environment. The sights are many and varied, natural and historical. To absorb the ambience of Nuku'alofa a walking tour is a must.

 

 

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SUFFOLK COAST

 The Suffolk coastline has plenty of sleepy, old-warm charm. Its shingle beaches, low cliffs and marshes fight a constant battle with the sea's eroding power. The 40-mile Suffolk Heritage Coast, which wanders northward from Felixstowe up to Kessingland, is one of the most unspoiled shorelines in the country. The lower part of the coast is the most impressive; however, some of the loveliest towns and villages, such as Dedham and the older part of Flatford, are inland.

OULTON BROAD *  FELIXSTOWE
LOWESTOFT * KESSINGLAND

  

The best way to experience the countryside around here is to be willing to get lost along its tiny, ancient back-roads. Try to avoid the coastal area between Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth; it has little to offer but run-down beach resorts.

Sandy Lowestoft combines a mainstream seaside resort with a large, commercial fishing port. There are guided tours of the fish markets and docks in summer.

KINGSTON

 A handsome city, strategically sited at the point where Lake Ontario flows into the St. Lawrence River and at the southern end of the Rideau Canal. Its impressive concentration of 19-century limestone buildings gives it an appearance quite unlike other North American cities. Present attraction include a dozen legitimate theatre groups, an open-air market, sailing over the 1976 Olympic course and harness racing at Frontenac Downs. It is also home to Queen's University.

City Hall. Built in 1843-44, while Kingston was capital of the United Provinces of Canada. A domed structure of cut limestone, it is one of the great classical buildings in the country.
Boat Tours. Take a harbour cruise to view Kingston's historic waterfront, or cruise down the Thousand Islands on the triple-deck paddlewheeler "Island Queen".
Bellevue House. A fine villa in the Tuscan style, built around 1840, once the home of Canada's first Prime Minister Macdonald. Restored and furnished with displays of memorabilia.

 

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NEWCASTLE

 Northern Natal harbours a wealth of old buildings - residential, commercial and civic - which reflect early settler architecturte and history. For those travellers who enjoy reconstructing the past with the help of weathered bricks and mortar, this corner of Natal is very atmospheric - and is not the sort of place to rush through.
Newcastle A major centre for the production of steel and textiles. There are many battlefield in the area, hiking trails and the Fort Amiel Cultural and Historical Museum.

 

 

Carnegie Library Built on an early gallows site (that was however only used once!), the library opened in 1915 and was built with funds from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. The library was converted into a museum in 1980, and is a national monument.
Newcastle Town Hall Completed in 1899 in commemoration of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee, the town hall took two years to build with the clock tower erected two years later with public funds. The hall was declared a national monument in 1977.
O'Neils Cottage Situated north of Newcastle on the Volksrust road. Declared a national monument, the cottage and outbuildings have been well restored, as have the nearby military graves.

ST SIMONS ISLAND

 Along the incredible 100 miles of Georgia's coastline lies the magical seaside retreat of the Golden Isles. Nestled along stretches of sand dunes and salt marshes, the mainland city of Brunswick and its four beloved barrier islands offer breathtaking landscapes, a variety of recreational pursuits, and an inherent tranquility. Georgia's Golden Isles, with its storied past, provides a magical retreat. It's bound to be a slice of heaven.

St Simons Island East Beach

The largest of the isles, St. Simons Island (Voted both America's Most Romantic Town and Favorite Beach Town), features moss-draped, oak-lined streets, sandy beaches, and hundreds of quality dining and shopping options to please any taste. The picture-perfect barrier island is filled with exceptional historic sites, museums, plantation era ruins, and a National Historic Monument. Uncover an array of island activities, including kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, biking, and golf, as well as accommodations that fit any budget.

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LINDIS PASS

 The main inland link between Otago and the Waitaki Basin, the Lindis Pass climbs through rocky gorges before reaching the tussock-covered hills of a Department of Conservation reserve near the summit. Early Māori, like today’s holidaymakers, used the route in summer to get to Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. In 1858, John McLean, the first European to settle in the area, established the 2,000 sq km (772 sq mile) Morven Hills Station. Many of the original buildings can still be seen about 15 km (9 miles) south of the summit. These include McLean’s original homestead and a massive stone woolshed, built about 1880, which was capable of holding up to 1,500 sheep.

Lindis Pass, South Island, New Zealand

The dramatic Lindis Pass links the Mackenzie region with Central Otago and is crossed during the drive between Christchurch and Queenstown.

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TRALEE

Host to the renowned Rose of Tralee International Festival (end August), Tralee has made great strides in promoting its cultural and leisure facilities. Bands, processions, dancing and selection of the “Rose”. The town’s main attraction is Kerry County Museum. Its theme park, “Kerry the Kingdom”, offers a show on Kerry scenery and a display of archaeological finds. The “Geraldine Experience” brings one back to medieval times. 

The Siamsa Tíre National Folk Theatre of Ireland is a great ambassador for Irish culture. Traditional song and dance performances take place here throughout the summer. The Barn, in Bunratty Folk Park, is the setting for a traditional Irish night during the summer months. Just outside Tralee is the authentic Blennerville Wind mill. Opposite the windmill is the Lee Valley Park, where a wetlands centre and eco-park opened in 2012. The Steam Railway connects the park with Tralee along a narrow gauge track. 

LAC ST JEAN

It's so big that it's often impossible to see the other side. Yet some people swim across every summer! Pass through the villages along the shoreline, explore heritage sites, treat yourself to a  gourmet snack, or simply enjoy the great weather. Imagine 200 km of shoreline and 42 km of sandy beaches! Whether you're just dipping your toes in or diving in head first, treating yourself to a foodie tour or riding around it on your bike, Lac-Saint-Jean makes for a giant-sized vacation! 

What a treat! Around the Lac-Saint-Jean, we don't do anything by halves. The cheese squeaks louder here than anywhere else, and the craft beer tastes heavenly. Cycling fans ride through paradise while a kayak trip gives you wings. The fish also love the lake's warmth! Get out your fishing rods! Throughout the four seasons, this vast and beautiful inland sea provides with an amazing array of activities and a constantly changing landscape!

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SIMON'S TOWN

 Headquarters of the South African Navy. Named after Governor Simon van der Stel and used as winter anchorage since 1741. The quaint village of Simon's Town situated on the False Bay coast a leisurely 30-minute drive from Cape Town, has managed to preserve its historic character of naval tradition and history. An ideal holiday resort with scenic walks, bird life, fishing, boating and swimming at many famous beaches ... for the complete holiday ... relax in Simon's Town. The main street, known as Historical Mile, contains 21 buildings more than 150 years old.

 Sign board * St. George Street * Statue of "Just Nuisance" * Aerial view of Simon's Town /1994/

 

Places of interest:

Able Seaman Just Nuisance: A bronze statue of the famous dog in Jubilee Square, the mascot of sailors stationed at Simonstown.
Simon's Town Museum: A large variety of exhibits showing the history of Simon's Town and its involvement with the naval port and dockyard.
Admiralty House: Built in 1740, in Cape-Dutch style.
Train Trip: The railway line follows the coastline between Simon's Town and Muizenberg and offers magnificent views.
Also: En route to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Mineral World & Topstones, SA Naval Museum, Treasure Coast Art Route,
 

DUNBAR

 The little  east-coast town of Dunbar boasts Scotland's best sunshine records - as long as the haar (sea mist) stays offshore. A small resort that grew from a port, evidence of its early prosperity can be seen in elegant, handsome Georgian town houses. Dunbar was also a strategic place of defense, overlooking the main coastal route to Edinburgh. The shattered fragments of the town's castle - now home to nesting kittiwakes - still perch above the harbor. With a plenty of atmosphere and historic places of interest, Dunbar also makes a good excursion from Edinburgh, taking in North Berwick, another attractive little coastal resort, along the way.

 The East Beach, off Town Centre, Dunbar

 

A slightly faded but still attractive resort with some fine Georgian architecture, Dunbar shows its layers of history in its fragmentary castle, its two harbors (the first associated with Oliver Cromwell) and its handsome 17th-century town house with steeple.

BLOOMINGTON

 Home of Indiana University, Bloomington is a hotbed of arts and culture in a scenic package. With paths criss-crossing wooded environs and winding past old limestone buildings, IU has the aura of an Ivy League school. Bookstores, record shops, restaurants, and bars are nestled around Kirkwood Avenue, which starts at the campus gates and extends for several blocks. Bloomington achieve a reputation as a food-and-wine destination. Just beyond the city limits, Hoosier National Forest awaits outdoor adventurers, and Lake Monroe offers boat rentals, hiking trails, fishing, and water skiing.

Wright Quadrangle and Teter Center

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Bloomington, Indiana

These two residence hall groups situated on the 10th Street side of the campus, provide living accommodations for more than 2000 under graduate students. Each group has a central building providing dining facilities, lounges, library, and snack bar.

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OTIRA VIADUCT

Straddling the Southern Alps 153 km from Christchurch and 98 km from Greymouth, the 1,147 sq km  Arthur’s Pass National Park, the seventh largest in the country, is a place of huge geological and climatic contrasts. On the western side of the alps, where the rainfall is high, the park is clad in dense and varied rainforest through which steep, boulder-strewn rivers rush; on the drier eastern side, mountain beech forests and tussock-covered river flats predominate. Sixteen mountain peaks in the park exceed 2,000 m.

 Otira Viaduct, Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury

 

The park offers the well-equipped outdoor enthusiast superb mountain climbing and hiking opportunities, as well as many shorter walks suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Otira Viaduct completed in 1999, this section of State Highway 73 spans the rugged Otira River. The TranzAlpine journey from Christchurch to Greymouth crosses the Canterbury Plains before cutting dramatically through the Southern Alps via the Otira viaduct.

 

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VIRGIN GORDA

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PARADISE

 
Where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic there's a chain of sixty islands called the British Virgin Islands. With hundreds of secret bays and hidden coves, they've been a haven for seafarers for centuries. The British Virgin Islands hold many attractions. Deserted white sand beaches where you can soak up the sun or lie in the shade all day. The green, cedar-covered hills. Shady mountain trails to be hiked. Sophisticated shops. Friendly people to welcome you.

 
Virgin Gorda 

 
Measuring just eight-and-a-half-miles long, Virgin Gorda is the third largest in the island chain. Dramatic slopes plunge from Gorda Peak to the turquoise waters far below. Columbus named it Virgin Gorda, "The Fat Virgin". By mid-morning in Virgin Gorda, the sun-worshippers have settled down on one of the many deserted beaches that fringe the island. The unique rock formations at The Baths call out to the nature lover. The pace of life is slow here. The choice of restaurants will please the most discriminating palate. 

 

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PICTON

 Charming and known for its relaxed pace and old-fashioned hospitality, Prince Edward County is surrounded by Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte, and is sometimes referred to as Quinte’s Isle. Picton - a popular touring centre on the scenic Loyalist Parkway, this attractive and historic small town with a natural deepwater harbour is the hub of Prince Edward County. A shoreline that in points around Picton creates dunes of white sand standing over 30 metres high.

 

Sandbanks Provincial Park

 

Sandbanks and North Beach Provincial Parks. Endless fine sand beaches and dunes, along the island's western shore, for swimming and picnicking. Camping at Sandbanks only. It is about 2.5 hours’ drive from Toronto, three hours from Ottawa, four hours from Montreal. Home to gorgeous beaches, on hot sunny days, Sandbanks feels like a tropical island getaway without the plane ticket. One of Ontario’s most popular holiday destinations.

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RAROTONGA

 An Unforgettable South Pacific Experience!

The Cook Islands consist of 15 islands scattered over some 2 million square km of the Pacific Ocean. An unspoiled paradise, complete with white sand beaches, blue lagoons, and lush green mountains. The Cook Islands enjoy a pleasantly warm and sunny climate all year round. The hospitality is warm and spontaneous, the dancing exuberant, the mood relaxed. The old culture lives on with song, dance and an easy pace of life uncomplicated by the turmoil of the outside world. 

 BEAUTIFUL MURI BEACH AND LAGOON,
Rarotonga, Cook Islands

  Rarotonga, the hub of the Cook Islands, has so much to see and do, yet remains unspoilt. No traffic lights, no McDonald’s and no building taller than the highest coconut tree. Round Rarotonga Road Race (32 km, first Saturday in November) is extremely popular and many international runners participate. Rarotonga offers an interesting variety to tempt the taste buds from high class eateries to friendly "island style" cafes. Don't miss special "Island Night" cultural show for an unforgettable experience!

COOK ISLANDS TOURISM

CAUSEWAY COAST

 Northern Ireland's north coast has something for everyone: the Giant's Causeway, impressive cliffs, beaches, and the cheerful resorts of Portstewart and Portrush. This is the most exciting place to walk in Northern Ireland. The shorter of two circular walks takes you up the cliffs, above the Giant's Causeway, from where a great view of the columns clearly show in fact three causeway, the largest looking like a crocodile's snout.

ANTRIM COAST A drive of over sixty miles from Larne to Portrush offers one of the most spectacular scenic routes to be found anywhere, one of nature's displays of unspoiled beauty. The road weaves around the coastline with side roads leading off to the famed Glens of Antrim. Clearly visible, the Scottish coast and Rathlin Island rise from the sea, while the peculiar regular sided columns of the Giant's Causeway appear as stepping stones to these places.

SPRINGS

 Largely an industrial area, known for its wealth of gold and coal. The town boasts the HF Verwoerd Theatre, one of the few live theatres on the Witwatersrand outside the Pretoria/Johannesburg area. The Pam Brink Stadium, home of the Eastern Transvaal Rugby Union, is situated near the civic centre and seats 20 000. The modern Civic Centre is a popular venue for the performing arts.

 Springs, City Centre 1968

SPRINGS PARK Lovely park area built on a converted mine dump. Set out in lawns with a meandering rivulets and cascading waterfalls. Covered picnic spots.
ALEXANDER DAM The home of the Murray Park Yacht Club, but casual sailing is permitted. During Nov. to Feb. yachting is suspended due the weeds. Walks marked around the dam.

HUNTINGTON

Well-mannered Huntington provides a civilized introduction to West Virginia at the southwestern entrance to the state, just across the Kentucky/Ohio border. Years of prosperity spawned an orderly city teeming with industrial, cultural and social activity.
Huntington is graced with stately homes, beautifully landscaped parks, an internationally famous rose garden, three amphitheaters, a vintage vaudeville era performance hall and theater, a nationally acclaimed art museum and a venerable state university.

 The Ohio Riverfront * Huntington, West Virginia

 

If enterprise and culture make up the heart of Huntington, its arteries are rivers and rails. One of the nation's largest inland ports, the area increased its fortunes through shipping by rail and barge. Huntington restaurants serve a fine bill of fare, ranging from gourmet dining to food and service reminiscent of fine club car dining.

EDMUNDSTON

 Edmundston is a city of cultures, where New Brunswick Francophones and Anglophones mix with residents of the nearby state of Maine and province of Quebec to form a cultural feast unlike any in this part of the world. The capital of the legendary Republic of Madawaska, is the largest community in northwestern New Brunswick. The 18-hole golf course, built at the turn of the century, is among the finest in the Atlantic provinces.

Madawaska's lakes, rivers and forests are among the most magnificent in the province. Fish, game, campers and ornithologists abound. The city is the site of the provincial hospitality school. The province's longest downhill skiing season. The display of leaves in the autumn is unparalleled anywhere in the world.
 

Tourism New Brunswick

WINDSOR

 The twin towns of Windsor and Eton, facing each other across the Thames, are synonymous with two great bastions of English privilege: Windsor Castle and Eton College. Towering above the pleasant town of Windsor, Windsor Castle has been inhabited by royalty since William the Conqueror's time and has grown to be the largest lived-in fortress in the world. Its most outstanding building is St. George's Chapel, one of the finest examples of Perpendicular architecture in existence.

Windsor, the Norman Gate

 

Go across the Thames River by Windsor Bridge to Eton College, founded by Henry VI in 1440. Britain's most famous and exclusive school, where boys wear tail coats and wing collars, has spawned 20 prime ministers. Like many private fee-paying schools in England, it is paradoxically called a "public" school.