PLYMOUTH

Devon’s largest city has long been linked with England’s commercial and maritime history. Plymouth actually means "the navy", and special navy days are held every other year in August. Its vast natural harbor has played a significant role in Britain's maritime affairs. Sir Francis Drake sailed from Plymouth to defeat the Spanish Armada. Bomb damage during World War II decimated the city, but the cobbled streets and timber-framed  houses of an old district called the Barbican, escaped damage. The Merchant's House is a particular fine timber building and a local museum. The promenade of the Hoe commands the best views over the nautical comings and goings in Plymouth Sound. Alongside are an excellent aquarium, a vast 17th-century citadel and Plymouth Dome, a high-tech introduction to the city.

Armada Way, Plymouth, Devon

Britain's Ocean City

ABITIBI

 Abitibi is immediately to the east of Ontario, between to 47th and 49th parallel, not entirely north of Montreal, as some people like to say, but rather west of it. It's a land of 22,000 lakes and rivers, sometimes immense and deep, that abound in various fish species. It's an unspoiled landscape shaped by glaciers that caused rare geological formations, such as eskers that filter the purest water on earth. The region is considered as the walleye and northern pike fisherman's paradise. Sport fishing enthusiasts travel a long distance to catch and feast on species of game fish. It is also the natural habitat of moose and black bear. Hunting and fishing are longstanding traditions here.

Fly fishing for trout in a turbulent mountain stream, a sportsman readies his net in anticipation of the catch.

Tourisme Abitibi-Témiscamingue

COEUR D'ALENE

 Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, the most renowned summer resort destination area in the Pacific Northwest. Summer days in Coeur d' Alene are fresh, shimmering, happy. Spending time in this small city, on the shores of one of the country's prettiest lakes, means waterskiing and building sandcastles, roaming in and out of art galleries, and sipping wine at sunset. Lake Coeur d' Alene is the major draw, with almost 110 miles of shoreline and crystal blue waters perfect for swimming, sailing, jet-skiing, and relaxed cruising tours.

THIS MODERN CAUSEWAY IS A MAJOR EXIT OFF INTERSTATE 90 to city center and the waterfront. Hwy. 95 is seen in center foreground crossing the Spokane River enroute to Moscow, Idaho. Squaw Bay is visible across Lake Coeur d' Alene to right of Tubbs Hill (upper center). Evidence of North Idaho's important timber industry is shown by the logs, mills, and collection booms along the river.

Idaho Tourism

NOTTINGHAM

 Don't be seduced by tales of Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham: Nottingham today is a busy, industrial city. Its Norman castle has virtually disappeared, replaced by a much later mansion housing a good museum and art gallery. In the 18th century, Nottingham expanded rapidly as a lace-making center, and the industry flourishes to this day. Red-brick Victorian warehouses at the Lace Market are redolent of the city's past. Back above ground, the city centre is largely pedestrianised and compact, making Nottingham perfect for relaxed strolling, sight-seeing, and shopping.

Robin Hood * Council House * View from Castle Terrace* University

Sherwood Forest is a pale shadow of its former self. However, in the Sherwood Forest Country Park, you can wander among old oaks and be entertained in the visitor center with fanciful legends connected with the ever-popular philantropic outlaw. Clumber Park, further north, has a 4,000 acres of park and woodland.

Visit Nottingham

PARYS

 A town scenically situated on the banks of the Vaal River and much appreciated by water sports fans. Various picnic spots, resorts and facilities are found along the river and on the islands in the river. One island features a golf course which is accessible only via a suspension bridge. Here the Vaal River flows over a flat rock bed which devides the water into numerous little streams winding their way around green islands, creating a thousand and one little hideaways for the solitary anglers and the restless city soul in need of silence. Parys was given its exotic name by its surveyor who had visions of the Seine winding its way through the French capital when he contemplated his task on the banks of the Vaal. The town has remained a scenic little gem with beautiful gardens, parks and unspoilt nature spots, where silence is still audible.

SEPT-ILES

 As big as Italy, the Côte-Nord (North Shore) of the majestic St. Lawrence River is an immense and fascinating region. It stretches along nearly 1,300 km of picturesque shoreline dotted with towns and villages. Everything is larger than life here. Sept-Îles is one of the largest cities in Quebec in terms of area. Located mid-way between the forest and the sea, it's a dream destination for outdoor lovers, with magnificent beaches and many kilometres of hiking trails. For rainy days, museums and interpretation centres recount the rich history of Sept-Îles. From industrial tours to shows by local and regional artists, visitors are sure to appreciate the culture, excitement and hospitality of this bustling Côte-Nord metropolis. Sept-Îles is the perfect place to go hunting or fishing.

Boulevard Laure, Sept-Îles 

SEPT-ÎLES, VILLE UNIQUE! 

Tourisme Côte-Nord

WHEELING

 From its beginning as a pre-Revolutionary outpost, Wheeling gained fame as a western gateway, a world renowned center for the manufacture of steel and glass and the first capital of the new State of West Virginia. Today Wheeling has maintained its place as the region's hub, thanks to its central location, wealth of attractions, varied accommodations and rich heritage.

Greetings from Oglebay Park, Wheeling WV

One of the most elegant legacies is Oglebay Resort, a gift to the city from industrialist Colonel Earl Oglebay. The park is 1,500 wooded acres offer three golf courses, a par three course, indoor and outdoor swimming, tennis. picknicking, fishing, hiking, boating and downhill and cross-country skiing. The jewel of resort parks shines even brighter during the Festival of Lights, America's premier holiday light show. Mile after miles, dazzling displays light up night on the beautiful grounds of Oglebay from November through February.

Visit Wheeling WV

BAIE-SAINT-PAUL

 Charlevoix is a natural and authentic tourist region on the North shore of the St. Lawrence River. It is located at little more than an hour’s drive from Québec City. Baie-Saint-Paul is one of the beacons of the region, ranking among Canada’s cultural capitals. Nicknamed "the artists paradise", it boasts museums, several art galleries and many craft shops. The many bicentenary homes whose typically Quebec architecture bears witness to its rich history. A stroll in the town is highly recommended to discover these historical elements and appreciate the many attractions, friendly restaurants and sunbathed terraces. Sea kayaking and several family activities are available at the wharf; there is also a beach and a small woodlot. Regional food lovers will enjoy the area's many agro-touristic operators. A vibrant city, all year long! 

Tourisme Charlevoix

LAHINCH

 CLARE: This western county, known traditionally as Thomod, is mostly flat, and occupies the area from the River Shannon estuary, guarded by Loop Head, to the broad waters of Galway Bay. Amongst its many outstanding tourist attractions are the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, and the amazing limestone district called the Burren, with its many caves, underground streams and rare flora.
Edna O'Brien an Irish novelist, memoirist, playwright, poet and short-story writer described as "the most gifted woman writing in English" was born in County Clare.

Lahinch, fronted by a mile long sandy beach fringing Liscannor Bay is a popular resort for bathing and golf. The golf course (18 holes) is situated in the sand dunes backing the beach. There is good coastal scenery on either side of the town and inland are some pretty glens, including the glen of the Cullenagh River to Ennistymon. Across the bay is the fishing village of Liscannor where John P. Holland (1841-1914), the inventor of the submarine was born.

Visit Clare

ST LUCIA

  Lake St Lucia is the largest estuary in southern Africa. It covers some 36 000 ha. And this huge expanse of water is a nature lover's paradise. Surrounded by rare coastal forest, lily-covered pans, grasslands teeming with reedbuck and unspoilt beaches. The lake was proclaimed as a game reserve in 1895 to protect the hippo, and hundreds of these great beasts still live in its shallow waters.

The attractions of the vast lake and scenic estuary with its game reserves, hutted camps, caravan parks... and crocodiles and hippos - together with prolific bird life, and abundant fishing.

St Lucia invites visitors to sample a whole spectrum of wilderness treats: like birdwatching, skindiving, game viewing, beach exploring, hiking, or just sitting and listening to the call of the Fish Eagle as the sun sets... Situated at the mouth of the estuary is the bustling village of St Lucia.