The world famous Norwegian Fjords are located in west Norway near to the cities of Bergen and Ålesund. They were recently rated as the world's top tourist destination by the esteemed National Geographic magazine. Geiranger, in Møre og Romsdal and Nærøyfjord, in Sogn og Fjordane are also highly-rated UNESCO World Heritage sites. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to the Norwegian Fjords - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Ryfylke District - Sunnhordlan...

Calgary is beautifully situated in the Great Plains with the impressive Canadian Rockies looming in the distance. Calgary is the closest major city to Banff National Park and Lake Louise. It lies 185 miles south of Edmonton and 600 miles northeast of Vancouver.

Gdansk’s shipyards and maritime tradition have made it the busiest Baltic port since medieval times. From the resulting prosperity grew today’s fascinating northern Polish city with its elaborate architecture and Old World charm. Formerly known as Danzig, Gdansk is of great historic significance. The start of World War Two took place in Gdansk, as did Lech Walesa’s dissent against communism which ultimately resulted in the end of the Soviet rule in the 1980s.     TABLE OF...

Ever since Turin hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics tourism has been growing across Italy’s Piedmont province. With picturesque 17th century buildings, nature-filled parks, stunning mountains and lakes, great skiing and some of the world’s best wines it is not at all surprising.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction To Turin & The Piedmont Region - Cultural Overview - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Mole Antonelliana, Turin ...

Alsace is one of the tiniest and most densely populated provinces in France.  Located in the upper east corner of the country, Alsace shares its borders with both Germany and Switzerland.  The Upper Rhine River cuts across its eastern border and the Vosges Mountains lie to the west.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  The word Alsace is derived from an Old High German word meaning “foreign dominion.”  It’s an apt word for this small parcel of land.  From as far back as the ...

If you are looking for a world-class wintersports location in western Canada then Whistler, British Columbia is your ticket. This Winter Olympics location is a scenic mountain area with snowy winters yet moderate temperatures. Visitors return here year after year.TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Whistler, British Columbia - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Peak 2 Peak Gondola - Whistler Olympic Park - Whistler Blackc...

Avoid the crowded beaches of the well known costas of Spain and head to the Galician coastline instead for a refreshing and sunny change. In the Costa do Marisco (Shellfish Coast), the Norwegian-style fjords of the Rias Altas hide deserted beaches, shallow lagoons and pretty little villages where freshly caught fish and shellfish are plentiful on local menus. TABLE OF CONTENTS: A Coruña, Vigo & the Shellfish Coast of Galicia, Spain - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & ...

One breath of fresh air with its scent of wild flowers will endear you to the Greek island of Kos. Kos combines ancient history with medieval romance and just a pinch of near-eastern mystery. Yet, at the same time, there is the underlying simplicity of Greek village life, the olive groves that have stood for millennia and the natural beauty that results from the combination of mountain and sea.

The Loire Valley is famous for its impressive chateaus and wines in its well-known towns that include Orleans, Tours, Chartres and Bourges. Two of the largest and most beautiful examples of French châteaus are Chambord and Chenonceau. To preserve the history and tradition these two châteaus have been bought by the French government and open their doors to tourists year-round. Chenonceau recently celebrated its 500th anniversary (1513 – 2013). TABLE OF CONTENTS: Overview - Culture - Locatio...

Emilia-Romagna is a scenic region in northern Italy notable for its capital city of Bologna along with the ancient cities of Ferrara, Parma, Modena and Rimini. The region is a foodie paradise in a country renowned for its cuisine. Emilia-Romagna is the place to go for parmesan cheese, vinegar, salami, mortadella and tortellini, most of which originate from this area.

La Palma is the fifth largest of the Canary Islands and is located just two hundred kilometres from the Moroccan coast in the Atlantic Ocean. Los Cancajos, near to the island’s capital of Santa Cruz de La Palma is the largest holiday centre and is located close to La Palma airport.

Normandy is the beautiful region of Northern France that is close to the English Channel. The region is well known as the landing place during the World War II D-Day battle and Normandy has a number of memorials that honor the allies who participated.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction to Normandy - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Caen - Caen Memorial for Peace Museum - Juno Beach Center - Abbaye-aux-H...