HARTBEESPOORT DAM

 A popular recreational spot 35 km to the west of Pretoria in the Magaliesberg mountain range. This dam, covering 12 km², formed by the Crocodile and Magalies Rivers, hosts a variety of water sports and is popular amongst anglers. There are beautiful views from the road which skirts the dam and crosses the dam wall via a small tunnel. Facilities in the area include caravan and camping sites, a hotel, lodges, tea gardens. Numerous recreational resorts offer walking trails, picnic sites and sports facilities. The Cableway offers panoramic views of the whole area from the highest point in Magaliesberg. Hot air balloon flights are available; transport is provided from Johannesburg.

 Hartbeespoort Dam * Western Transvaal /1973/
The damming of the Crocodile River amidst delightful scenery in the Magaliesberg Range has created a popular inland resort some 21 miles from Pretoria.

HARTBEESPOORT ZOO AND SNAKE PARK
On shores of dam. A small zoo with variety of animals, reptiles and birds. Snake, seal and chimpanzee shows held Sundays and public holidays at 12h00 and 15h00. Visitors may take 20 minute ferry trip around dam from small jetty in the zoo.

NASHVILLE

 Music and musicians are everywhere in Tennessee's Heartland, and nowhere more plentiful than in Nashville, "Music City USA". In the heart of Nashville's recording district, "Music Row", you can tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The exciting Opryland USA complex on the edge of the city, is home to Opryland music-filled theme park. If you visit Nashville and miss the Opry, you may as well have stayed home.

 Tennessee State Capitol. Charlotte Ave., Tennessee's first permanent structure to serve as capitol continues today in that function. Architect William Strickland is burried within its walls. On the grounds is the tomb of James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States. The building, is one of 12 state capitols that does not have a dome.

 

Travel Tennessee

SAGUENAY

 From morning until night, Saguenay is alive with all its festivities and colours. Whether it's cultural outing or foodie extravaganza, you'll enjoy yourself to your heart's content. It's impossible to get bored here. As the downtown streets come alive, chefs like to showcase local products in both small bistros and big restaurants. All year long, it's one festival after the other! Cultural and trendy, Saguenay vibrates to the rhythm of all the pleasures in a concentrated formula. While festival-goers invade the city, shopping enthusiasts and nature epicureans take the best addresses by storm.

L’Anse-Saint-Jean * Sainte-Rose-du‑Nord * Rivière du Moulin* Saint-Fulgence

 

The Saguenay Fjord is one of the longest in the world, sprawling over 105 km. On either side  of the Fjord Route, the most beautiful villages in Quebec look like postcards, and the living is easy between land and sea. There's so much to do! Between hiking on dizzyingly high capes, biki riding along clearwater gulfs, bird's-eye-views from the treetops, and whale watching, if there's such a thing as paradise, it's here.

Tourisme Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

TYNE AND WEAR

 The landscape of Tyne and Wear is dominated by the River Tyne and River Wear characterized by the river bridges, including the icon Tyne Bridge, and the modern Millennium Bridge and complemented by green belts around the main conurbations. The main populations are centred in the cities of Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Shields and Tynemouth.

 Sunderland * Tyne and Wear * South Shields
Cullercoats * Whitley Bay * North Shields

  

For a long time a great coal-producing center and worldleader in shipbuilding and engineering, Newcastle-upon-Tyne has suffered in the post-industrial age. First impressions are not promising, yet the city has a distinctive, austere beauty, while its heavily-accented citizens, called "Geordies", seem to have a permanent twinkle in their eye. Six great bridges span the Tyne. The city took its name from the "new castle" built in 1080; a later Norman keep can still be seen.

MONAGHAN

 The spruce and thriving town of Monaghan is the urban highlight of the northern Midlands. Planted by James I in 1613, it developed into a prosperous industrial centre, thanks mainly to the local manufacture of linen. Monaghan centres on three almost contiguous squares. The main attraction in Market Square is the 18th-century Market House, a squat but charming building with the original oak beams still visible. To the east lies Church Square, very much the heart of modern Monaghan and lined with dignified 19th-century buildings, such as the Classical-style courthouse. The third square, which is known as the Diamond, was the original marketplace.

 SWAN LAKE, MONAGHAN

The variety of holiday activities offered by Monaghan, the most northern county town in Lake Land leaves nothing to be desired. Shooting, swimming, water-skiing, golf and angling facilities all abound within easy reach of the town. Outside Monaghan is one of the countys most beautiful lakes, Swan Lake. Here the visitor can find the quiet peaceful atmosphere so typical of Ireland.

PORT GLAUD

 The Seychelles - the name alone conjures up images of hidden pirate treasures and a tropical island paradise. Yet even the most vivid imagination can barely touch the living beauty of these islands, discovered just two centuries ago. Spread over 400,000 square kilometres of the Indian Ocean the islands are quite literally a thousand miles from anywhere. The Seychelles manage to remain just as they were. Unhurried. Uncrowded. Unspoilt and Unique - by a thousand miles.

 The beaches rank among the very best in the world. Silver white sands stretch as far as the eye can see - and beyond - encircling the islands like a giant shimmering necklace. There are miles of white coral sands that dip invitingly into clear, warm turquoise waters. Holidaying in the Seychelles is like having a dream come true!

NEW BERN

 Craven County,midway along North Carolina's lacework coastal fringe, is the ideal vacation spot for sunseeker and history buffs alike. Settled in 1710 by Swiss and German immigrants at the confluence of the Trent and Neuse rivers, New Bern is the second oldest town in the state. History abounds around every corner, with over 150 landmarks - some dating to the 18th century - representing variety of architectural periods. The centerpiece of restored historic district is Trylon Palace.

 Christ Episcopal Church * Jones House * Commission House * John Wright Stanly Home

 

 Year'round, visit the historical museums - such as the Civil War Museum, the Fireman's Museum, and the Academy Museum. Peruse the specialty shops in the downtown area. For change of pace, sail lazily on endless rivers or golf on one of the excellent championship courses in the area.

New Bern-Craven County

SAINT-HYACINTHE

The Montérégie, derived from the Latin form of the name Mount Royal (mons regius) owes its name to the five hills that form a line between the island of Montréal and the Appalachians. This 11,000 km2 territory is full of historic events that have shaped today's Québec. A real mosaic of urban and rural, the Montérégie-East area is a dynamic, attractive, open and welcoming region. It knows how to showcase its natural beauty and its agricultural land to provide exceptional agro-touristic products.

 

Hôtel de ville de Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec

Located in the heart of a vast agricultural region, Saint-Hyacinthe is recognized as an agri-food technopole and a land of innovation. It is also a welcoming place thanks to the openness of its citizen to other cultures. Take a stroll through the downtown core and enjoy an outing of shopping in the various unique, specialized boutiques. Spend the evening in one of the many gourmet destinations.

 

Tourisme Montérégie

 

WELLS

 England’s smallest cathedral city, with a population of 10,000, lies at the foot of the Mendip Hills. Many believe the 800-year-old tiny cathedral of this Somerset city to be the most beautiful in England. Its outstanding feature is its west front, a huge screen adorned with some 300 angels, saints and kings. This unparalleled concentration of medieval sculpture would have looked even more spectacular at the time, when it was vividly painted.

Market Place and Cathedral

 

 In the surrounding moat, by the drawbridge, swans traditionally rang a bell with their beaks at feeding time. Among Wells' handsome streets of  old limestone houses, Vicar's Close is the pick of the bunch, cobbled and lined with 14-century cottages in which the clergy used to live. Wells Market Place has been a focal point of the City over the ages and still is today with a twice weekly market on Wednesday and Saturday selling local produce and goods.

 

FREMANTLE

Fremantle is one of Western Australia’s most historic cities.  Wealth of 19th-century buildings remains, including superb examples from the gold rush period. Founded on the Indian Ocean in 1829, at the mouth of the Swan River, Fremantle was intended to be a port for the new colony, but was only used as such when an artificial harbour was dredged at the end of the 19th century. The town still has thriving harbours and, in 1987, it hosted the America’s Cup. Many sites were renovated for the event, and street cafés and restaurants sprang up. Fremantle remains forever changed by being, for once, under the world’s gaze. Today the town is renowned for its crafts markets.

 

 The charm of Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour attracts thousands of visitors each year.

 

 As Perth’s premier destination for tourists and locals, the laid-back atmosphere of Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is perfect for day out or holiday escape. Uniquely positioned between the ocean and the sea, the harbour is surrounded by world-class restaurants featuring some of WA’s freshest seafood as well as bars, entertainment and accommodation. Each location boasts panoramic water views and offers a truly unique atmosphere.