In the heart of central Florida, Disney World is one of the most magical places on earth. With the world’s best theme parks, water parks and dozens of other attractions, Disney World in Orlando is an epicenter of excitement and fun. There are four main theme parks: Magic Kingdom, MGM Studios, Epcot, and the Animal Kingdom. There are also two premium Disney water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. The sheer magnitude of the attractions in Orlando is impressive, and the energy of this...

Look over the Aegean Sea from the top of one of the bleached-white buildings of Mykonos. The homes and churches of this exotic Greek island appear to cascade down the hillside into the sea which then converges with the sky in a mixture of beautiful blue.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction To Mykonos - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Mykonos Town - Ano Mera Town - Little Venice - The Windmills of Mykonos - Petr...

Helsinki is an intimate city located on the Gulf of Finland in the country’s south, surrounded by water on three sides, and consisting of thousands of tiny islands, inlets and skerries. Regarded as a modern city that is known for its high quality design and technology, Helsinki can easily be explored on foot, or by taking a few short tram journeys.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introducing Helsinki Overview Culture Orientation and Location Climate and When to Visit Sightseeing Highlights...

Beautiful, friendly and full of history, the city of Savannah, Georgia is famous for its role in the American Civil War. One of Savannah’s squares formed the backdrop to the movie Forest Gump and its scenery and colorful cast of eccentrics liven the passages of the book Midnight at the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Savannah, Georgia - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - The Public Squ...

A trip to Cuba will take you back to the Latin America of a bygone age. American motorcars from the 1960s drive the streets and Fidel Castro’s brand of communism survives. Pictures of the revolutionary Che Guevara adorn huge buildings. The American embargo partially continues. Meanwhile, the friendly people of Cuba offer a warm welcome as they dance to the Latin rythmns that have inspired world music. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction To Cuba - Overview - Culture - Location/Orientation - Cli...

The island of Mallorca (Majorca) is the most famous of the Balearic Islands and is known for its brilliant sunsets, scenic mountains, sandy beaches, rocky coves and rugged coastline. Its medieval architecture stands in the shadows of the islands modern infrastructure.  With around 10 million visitors a year – a rising figure ever since the 1950’s – tourists touch down on Mallorca for some fun in the sun. While the majority are young Brits, Germans, and Scandinavians heading to the tou...

During your visit to Poland’s second-largest city, which was actually once its capital city, you will find yourself not lacking in food, beverage, culture, or history.  Here, the cobblestones bleed into the asphalt as the ancient and modern cultures collide.  In Kraków there are castles alongside cathedrals, homes, and office buildings. Here, history is at once a part of the city’s past, its present, and its future.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction To Krak&oacu...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Cape Town, South Africa.Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and is the capital of the Western Cape Province, as well as being the legislative capital of South Africa. It is located in the south-west corner of the country near the Cape of Good Hope, and is the most southern city in Africa. It is a stone's throw from South Africa's world-famous Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.Cape Town is...

The Costa Calida on the Spanish Mediterranean coast is a fast growing region with high tourist and residential demand. The region offers historical cities like Murcia (the capital), Cartagena and Lorca and has interesting local folklore and festivities.

Lanzarote is a popular holiday destination in the Atlantic Ocean and it is the fourth largest Canary Island (after Fuerteventura, Tenerife and Gran Canaria). It is located about 1000 km from mainland Spain and 127 km from the African coast.  As a part of Spain, it retains an upscale, European feel. With 800 million years of history, Lanzarote is the oldest island within the Canary Islands archipelago. The easternmost Canary Island, Lanzarote is known for its widespread volcanic terrai...

Children enjoy learning about cultures that differ from what they are accustomed to. A Nations of Europe picture book opens the door to new experiences, and introduces children to new ideas and concepts through learning about the differences and commonalities between nations. Exposing children to other customs, languages, types of government, and landscapes broadens their horizons and increases their open-mindedness. A picture book can be used as a gateway vehicle to enhancing a child's in...

The Bahamas in the Caribbean was colonized by the British and discovered by Columbus. It is a world of ‘shallow seas’ and is a well known holiday destination. Placed between Haiti and Florida, the Bahamas is a delightful place of cays, beaches and stunning islands and is visited by Europeans and North Americans who want to escape the cold winter. They come here for white sand, sun, incredible diving, fishing, quality resorts, boating and hospitality.  They won’t leave disappointed. &n...