Belize is located in Central America to the south of Mexico and is an English-speaking country with a diverse and fun culture. This former colony of British Honduras offers lush jungles, beautiful beaches, attractive reefs, delicious food and splendid ancient Mayan ruins.

Bratislava on the Danube River is an often under-rated city that offers historic palaces, a medieval Old Town, and an interesting set of churches, museums and art galleries. It is the capital and largest city of Slovakia. Located in the southwest of the country, Bratislava is under one hour's drive from Vienna and is the only national capital in the world that borders two other countries (Hungary and Austria).

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 500 km off the coast of Senegal and Mauritania in Western Africa, is the archipelago of the Republic of Cabo Verde, popularly known as Cape Verde. This sunny collection of ten islands have been growing in popularity among tourists who visit from far afield. The islands offer relaxation and a unique culture that makes Cape Verde loved by its visitors.

Cardiff is the capital of Wales and is a vibrant, attractive city of interest to tourists who are interested in Welsh culture and history. During the summertime the city hosts some fun outdoor festivals and makes the most of the better weather with a fun al-fresco dining and bar scene.

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and is holy to the three major monotheistic religions of the world - Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Once considered the center of the world, the city of Jerusalem has always fascinated travelers and pilgrims with its rich history and culture that dates back thousands of years.

Johannesburg offers visitors the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of history-makers like Nelson Mandela, Gandhi and Archbishop Desmond Tutu and to visit landmarks important in South Africa's road to social reform. The South African people refer to Johannesburg as Egoli, the City of Gold, given the gold mines that lie beneath the city and the Gold Rush that led to the city's founding in the late 1800s.

Lapland is a region that stretches across Finland, Russia, Norway and Sweden with nearly all of Lapland lying within the Arctic Circle. The largest part of Lapland is in Finland, and a quarter of the Finnish population is Lappish.

For thousands of years people have been fascinated by the Aurora Borealis and its magical display of coloured lights dancing across the northern skies. These northern lights are caused by the earth's magnetic field reacting with electrically charged solar particles. Tromso in Norway is one of the best places on earth to see this spectacular display. Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Floya Mountain - Arctic Cathedral - Polaria Museum - Coastal Steamer Hurtigruten - Non-Stop Northern Lights Chase - Science Centre of Northern Norway...

Located about one hundred miles east of Los Angeles is the inland resort city of Palm Springs, California. Despite its desert location, the city became popular in the mid-20th century when it started to attract Hollywood celebrities. Over the years, Palm Springs has grown into a premier resort attracting all with its year-round sunny weather, golf courses and host of cultural attractions. Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Joshua Tree National Park - Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - Palm Springs Air Museum - Agua Caliente Cultural...