HASTINGS

In the 19th century Hastings became one of England’s most popular spa resorts. Hastings is a mix of fishing port and unpretentious resort. Fishermen winch their boats onto the shingle beach below tall black sheds called deezes, where their nets are stored. Behind, weatherboard houses on narrow alleys characterize the old town.  A Victorian funicular railway takes you up to fragmentary ruins of a massive castle built by William, where the events of the Norman invasion unfold in a fake siege tent in The Story of 1066. The animated figures of the Smugglers' Adventure, set in caves once used for storing contraband, are also entertaining. The adjoining Regency resort of St. Leonards is a must for those with a fondness for backstreet antique shops. 

 

 

FISHING BOATS AT HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX

 

Tall Victorian row houses painted in lemony hues still cover the cliffs around the deep blue sea, and the views from the hilltops are extraordinary. The Old Town, on the east side of the city, offers a glimpse into the city’s 16th-century past. Hastings has been through difficult times in recent decades, and the town developed a reputation as a rough place. It’s handsome, if tattered, and the seafront has all the usual English accoutrements—fish-and-chips stands, candy stores, shops selling junk, miniature golf, and rocky beaches that stretch for miles.

 

Received from Thomas Goatherd

 

HENDRIK VERWOERD DAM

The Hendrik Verwoerd Dam forms part of the massive Orange River Development Scheme, the biggest water supply scheme in Africa. The dam was officially opened in 1972. It covers an area of 374 square kilometres. The height of the dam wall  is 90,5 metres. The water is used for extensive irrigation schemes and the production of hydro-electrical power. Situated in the Ruigte Valley gorge on the borders of the Free State and Cape Province - 6 km east of Norvalspont - this dam on the mighty Orange River is the largest in South Africa, and the fourth largest on the African continent.

 

HENDRIK VERWOERD DAM: Main regulator of the waters of the Orange River, with its double curvature main arch and gravity walls, whose structure has formed this vast 374 sq. km lake

 

Hendrik Verwoerd Dam Public Resort is located to the dam wall and boasts a wonderful view of the water, islands and distant hills. A shady lawn area offers caravan and camping facilities. Sports facilities include a pool, tennis courts, a golf course, a bowling green and horses. In terms of recreation the dam is a popular venue for water sports. The Hendrik Verwoerd Dam Nature Reserve on the northern banks accommodates the largest springbok population in the country as well as other game.

JANESVILLE

Wisconsin's Great Outside

Nestled on the banks of the Rock River, Janesville is truly "Wisconsin's Park Place". It is all about the outdoors - over 60 improved parks and 30 miles of paved, off-road trails including the southern-most segment of Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail with scenic views of the Rock River. Outdoor attraction include the 20-acre Rotary Botanical Garden. Approximately 20 percent of Wisconsin's buildings listed on National Register of Historic Places are found in Janesville, including the Lincoln-Tallman House - Wisconsin's only private residence where Abraham Lincoln slept. Five miles to the northeast, visit the Milton House Museum. This 1844 stagecoach inn was once a station on the Underground Railroad.

 

SOUTH MAIN STREET
Janesville, Wisconsin 53545
Looking North from Court House

 

 

Downtown Janesville is a vibrant part of the Janesville community where commerce, culture, entertainment and history intersect. Nestled around the Rock River and on a backdrop of beautiful historic architecture, the amenities in downtown Janesville provide fun opportunities for everyone. Downtown Janesville is home to the Janesville Performing Arts Center, the outdoor Marvin W. Roth Community Pavilion, Hedberg Public Library, the Janesville Senior Center, an endless array of dining options, and many other attractions.

 

For more information, visit janesvillecvb.com

SUDBURY

 A City Built on Nickel

 

Sudbury is situated on the Canadian Shield in the Great Lakes Basin and is composed of a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments. Travellers will be hard-pressed to find anything that matches Sudbury's unique combination of natural and created wonders. In the midst of the beautiful Canadian Shield landscape, the city lies in a vast geological basin that yields up  a wealth of precious metals - gold, silver, cobalt, platinum and nickel. In fact, Sudbury has the largest-known concentration of nickel in the world.

 

A close-up view of the  "Big Nickel" tourist attraction. "Big Nickel Monument" located at Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

 

One reminder of the importance nickel has played in Sudbury's development in its most famous landmark - an impressive 9 m (30 foot) high replica of a 1951 Canadian 5 cents nickel. The Big Nickel Replica is 24 inches thick and mounted on a base 12 ft. by 12 ft.and 5 ft. thick. You can get deeper into nickel by travelling 20 m down the Big Nickel Mine shaft to the only authentic hard-rock mine in Ontario that's open to visitors. 

 

 

Discover Sudbury 

 

ROODEPOORT

Once a mining camp, the town is now a rapidly developing industrial centre and residential area close to central Johannesburg. Venue for the biennial international Roodepoort International Eisteddfod of South Africa. Florida Lake is a popular recreational area and includes the Hamerkoop Bird Sanctuary on the western shore. A number of trails lead through the Kloofendal Nature Reserve, 150 ha park with interesting walks and views from koppies over the surrounding area. 

 

 

A busy street in Roodepoort, Transvaal 1970

 

Roodepoort Museum First cultural and historical museum on the West Rand. Illustrates early pioneer life on the Witwatersrand, incorporating a Victorian house and a smithy. The emphasis is on gold discovery and the different types of gold bearing rock found in the area. The original mine workings at Wilgespruit may be visited by arrangement with the museum. 

Roodepoort Civic Theatre Excellent theatre facilities accommodating over 300 people. Presents opera, ballet, drama and musical recitals throughout the year.

WISCONSIN DELLS

Wisconsin Dells is situated in Wisconsin's Heartland, in the middle of the southern half of the state. It's about 115 miles north west of Milwaukee and about 50 miles north of Madison. "The Waterpark Capital of the World" boasts America's largest outdoor waterpark and largest outdoor/indoor combination, not to mention to the state's largest indoor waterpark. Water comes into play in other ways, such as sightseeing tours on the Wisconsin River aboard the world's largest fleet of "Ducks". Kayaking, canoeing, boating, parasailing, skiing and fishing will keep visitors busy from sunrise to sunset. Wisconsin Dells has earned its reputation as a world-class vacation destination.

The Dells are located on Interstate 90-94 in  the Central Wisconsin. The scenic wonderland, the Mid-West's foremost vacationland, has been visited by millions since 1856 and is noted for its scenic boat trips and Indian pageantry.

 

For more information, visit wisdells.com

 

CHARLOTTETOWN

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island's capital city, is a charming blend of lovingly preserved 19th century buildings and the latest in shopping malls, nightclubs, cinemas and live theatre. The city was named for Charlotte, consort of King George III. Set on a sheltered harbour in the centre of the Island, the city is a perfect base for touring the rest of the province.

Grafton Street looking East, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

With a population of less than 20,000 Charlottetown is compact, safe and just right for sightseeing. A stroll around the provincial capital will delight the eye as you see Canada's history in the many old homes that have been preserved; and in Province House, a National Historic Site, several rooms have been outfitted in the style of 1864. It’s time to discover Charlottetown - you could be here!

Charlottetown Visitor Information

ENNISKILLEN

The busy tourist centre of Enniskillen occupies an island between Upper and Lower Lough Erne. The town gained fame for the wrong reason in 1987, when 11 people died in an IRA bomb attack, but it deserves a visit for its setting and sights.  At the west end of town stands Enniskillen Castle, dating from the 15th century. It houses Fermanagh County Museum and the Inniskilling Regimental Museum. Its most stunning feature, however, is the Watergate, a fairy-tale twin-turreted tower, best admired from the far bank of the river. Further west, Portora Royal School, founded in 1618, counts among its old boys the play-wrights Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett.

 

 

Enniskillen Castle seen from across the River Erne

 

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MARGATE

It's always exciting. It's always different. It's always full of fun. That's Margate, the sun soaked centre of Natal's warmhearted holiday coastline ... South Coast. The palm-lined main beach is equipped with everything you need for fun in the sun, from safe surf and sunbathing lawns to paddling pools, a supertube, ice-cream parlours and entertainment centre. In peak season beauty competitions and variety shows are held on the beach. And some of SA's top beauties started out put by winning beach queen titles at Margate! This popular resort with its many restaurants, discos and live cabaret is particularly favoured by the young. Holiday makers flock to Margate to sunbathe, ride the waves, eat, drink and generally jollify.

MARGATE,  "Hibiscus Coast",  NATAL

One of the Republic's most renowned seaside resorts with amenities and attractions for holidays - and "Fun in the Sun" for all the family.

STEVENS POINT

At the heart of the Wisconsin River Valley is Stevens Point, a riverside city that blends industry, academia, history and natural beauty. The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is one of the community’s treasures. The 400-acre campus includes Schmeeckle Reserve, set aside to protect natural communities of central Wisconsin. The city is the home of the SentryWorld Sports Center, a world-class and racquet-sports facility. Founded in 1857, the Stevens Point Brewery is a must-stop for a tour and tasting. If you’ve never been to the Stevens Point Area, you’ll be amazed by what you find.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - STEVENS POINT, WIS.
honors its outstanding teachers and administrators of by-gone years in names on its residence halls.
These homes for students memorialize the late  THERON B. PRAY, JOHN SIMS, E.T. SMITH and MAY ROACH.

 

For more information, visit stevenspointarea.com