COLUMBIA

Nestled in the heart of South Carolina and located at the confluence of the Broad and Saluda rivers, Columbia is the ideal mix of small-town charm, big-city sophistication and thrilling outdoor adventures. Columbia is in the centre of everything. It's the seat of state government; a hub of the arts, education and history; the home of fascinating museums, archives and libraries; the gateway to a wealth of recreation lands and waters, and from its birth a center of hospitality.

Smiling faces, beautiful places

 

Outdoor pleasure abound on nearby Lake Murray, a 50,000-acre impoundment of the Saluda River with 525 miles of shoreline and legendary populations of stripers, bass, bream and crappie. If ever a land offered "something for everyone," here it is - right in the middle of the action.

 

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ALICE SPRINGS

Capital of the Outback

Alice Springs is named after the Alice Spring permanent waterhole, near which a staging post for the overland telegraph line was built in the 1870s. Situated in the arid centre of the continent, Alice Springs has long been an icon of modern Australian history, shaped in the hearts of explorers, pioneers, pastoralists and miners. Nestled between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, ‘Alice’ is famous for its beautiful desert landscapes, colourful outback characters, opportunities for adventure and a strong Aboriginal culture. Alice Springs is a big, bold friendly town with lots of quirks, culture, things to see and do, and an adventurous free-spirit all its own! Alice Springs is one of those places where there’s always more than meets the eye.

 

 

 

Alice Springs Town Council: Visitor Info 

INUVIK

The Western Arctic encompasses the lower Mackenzie River and its immense delta. Inuvik is located 200km North of the Arctic Circle, on the East Channel of the Mackenzie Delta. Inuvik, a new town constructed by the government since 1954, to replace Aklavik, which was constantly in danger of being washed away by spring flood.  It is a bustling town of about 3 000, centre of government, medical and transportation services for the western NWT, and certainly the tourism centre for the Western Arctic. This is truly the "land of the midnight sun" where the sun is far above the horizon for 24 hrs. a day in mid-summer.

(On the left) Our Lady of Victory - Inuvik's famous "Igloo Church"

In need of more information about Inuvik: Town of Inuvik

PETERBOROUGH

Peterborough is a rapidly-growing city based in the heart of rural east England and with a population of around 200,000, 38 miles north of Cambridge. Much of the pedestrianized city center is marred by a hideous modern shopping center, the Queensgate. This expanding town has a massive and remarkably complete Norman cathedral. The interior is powerfully simple, with a row of unadorned pillars under a superb ceiling painted with figures of saints, kings and monsters, while the glorious triple-arched Early English west front makes a successful break from the Norman cohesion. It was here that Henry VIII buried Catherine of Aragon, his first wife, after her death (by natural causes) in 1536.

 

 

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DOOR COUNTY

Named one of the "Top 10 Vacation Destinations in North America", Door County enchants more than two million visitors each year with its blend and of charm and elegance. With more state parks (5), lighthouses (10) and miles of shoreline (300) than any other county on the Great Lakes, the 70-mile-long peninsula combines pristine scenery and outdoor recreation with an acclaimed arts community and top-notch accommodations. Strong along the scenic shores, tour a historic lighthouse, take in one of the colorful weekend festivals, and by all means enjoy a fish boil. Take a scenic ferry to Washington Island to see the lavender fields that inspire Island Lavender Company and Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm.

 

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Stop thinking about all the things you have to do, and start thinking about things you want to do. Delicious cuisines, a unique art scene, welcoming accommodation, and breathtaking views await you in Door County.

 

For more information about Wisconsin's Door County Peninsula, visit Destination Door County

WELKOM

Welkom, the dynamic, pulsing heart of the goldfields, is one of the few completely preplanned cities in the world. It not only features beautiful parks, green suburbs and spacious, modern business centres, but is also one of the safest cities for motorists in the world. There are no traffic lights and very few stop streets. Welkom is a fast-growing and wealthy industrial city and its inhabitants boast  the highest per capita income in the country. Welkom's citizens have an abundance of entertainment - cinemas, drive-in theatres, discos, a variety of restaurants and a library. It was transformed from barren veld into an attractive city in less than 20 years. The various mine evaporation dams and pans on the outskirts of the city attract a prolific bird life.

The Impressive City Hall Welkom Orange Free State

NAPIER

Napier city is located in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand, around 6 hours driving time south from Auckland. Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, this elegant city is a memorial to a 1931 earthquake and fire that destroyed most buildings and killed many people. Napier is known as the Art Deco Capital of the world. It is enhanced by palms and the angular Norfolk Island pines and bounded by fertile fruit and grape growing plains, dramatic hills and the shores of the South Pacific. In Napier, you can enjoy the legacy of its brave rebuilding and savour the spirit of the optimistic Art Deco era. Nowhere else can you see such a variety of buildings in the styles of the 1930s. 

 

 

 

BRANDON

Brandon, the province's second-largest city, is a major agricultural centre located on the banks of the Assiniboine River and within easy access to many lakes and parks. The commercial and cultural hub of western Manitoba, with a population of just over 40,000. It is a flourishing centre with ample hotels, restaurants and parks. It hosts two major provincials fair - the Summer Fair and Pro Rodeo and the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (western Canada's largest spring agricultural and classical horse show). Brandon is a city on the rise with many hidden gems and untold stories!

 

 

Plan your excursion to Brandon - a city on the rise: Brandon Tourism

OSHKOSH

The city that never stops eventing

With more than 1,000 events annually, there is always something happening in Oshkosh, Wisconsin's Event City. More than 500,000 spectators from 60 countries come to Oshkosh each year to take part in the world's largest aviation event, EAA AirVenture. Oshkosh is also home to the premier country music and camping festival in the nation, Country USA. Located on the western shore of Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh has an abundance of waterways and also offers world-class museums, art galleries, theater and musical productions and unique dining and shopping venues.

For more information, log on to visitoshkosh.com

TENBY

 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - the only British national park focused almost exclusively on the coast lies in the far-flung south-west corner of Wales. The impressive cliffs alternate with secluded coves and big sandy beaches, good for swimming, though the waters are chilly. The park has a smattering of historic sites, including the impossibly picturesque St David’s Cathedral, built in a Viking-proof nook by the Irish Sea.

Tenby, with four sandy beaches, is the the most popular resort in the region, a combination of narrow, cobbled streets within the walls  of its old town and of pastel-shaded Regency and  Georgian houses overlooking the harbor. Medieval Tenby’s ancient town walls still stand, enclosing streets and passageways full of shops, inns, and places to eat. A Tudor scientist named Robert Recorde, who invented the "equals" (=) sign, was born here.

From the harbor you can take a short boat trip to Caldey Island, with its active Cistercian community.

TENBY HARBOUR