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.

Greetings from TIMMINS ONTARIO
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.