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Goa is the smallest state in India and visitors come from far and wide to enjoy its idyllic beaches and sunshine. Goa offers colonial architecture, luxurious coastal resorts, bustling markets and its party atmosphere is legendary. Goa is situated on the west coast of India and is easily reachable from Mumbai, one of India’s major air gateways.

The Republic of Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America and one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the Americas. Once ravaged by political turmoil and corruption, Nicaragua has turned a new leaf and has opened its doors to the world to allow visitors to experience the stunning...

Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as “the Switzerland of Central America” and no wonder…the comfortable lifestyle, peaceful government, and stunning natural wonders make this small Central American country the perfect vacation spot.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction To Costa...

North and South America meet on the narrow isthmus of Panama and is where east met west in the early 16th century with the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors. Panama City is the capital of Panama and is located at the entrance of the Panama Canal. In the natural world, Panama is a melting pot of...

Beautifully situated in the Indian Ocean to the south of the Indian subcontinent, the Maldives is a group of over a thousand tiny islands and atolls. Offering its visitors luxurious pampering combined with peace and seclusion, the Maldive islands are a popular romantic destination for newlyweds and...

Set on the tranquil waters of the Swan River is Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. 20 kilometers inland from the Indian Ocean on the one side and the Darling Scarp range on the other, Perth provides its visitors with a wonderful mix of nature and modernity that has captured the imagination...

Located in Northern England, about 200 miles northeast of London, is the medieval, walled city of York. The ancient city is located amidst the green moors and wolds of the North Yorkshire countryside. Encircled by its 13th century walls and its stunning Minster, York still retains its historical charm...

In Granada, the Nazrids sought to create a paradise on earth and in the opulent splendor and beauty of the Alhambra, the wistful memory of that lost empire endures. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984, the Alhambra draws two million visitors a year, making it one of Spain's most popular...

Tantalizing vineyards stretching over 34,000 hectares make for a strong first impression when visiting La Champagne. This is just the start of a bubbly love affair. Champagne – a historic French province of great natural beauty, 160 kilometers east of Paris – has a long-standing tradition in viticulture...

Provence’s natural beauty endures as resiliently as its Post-Impressionistic artwork now featured in faraway galleries. Fields of purple lavender and vivid sunflowers have been splashed across many a canvas in an attempt to capture the region's natural beauty. Paul Cezanne was born in Provence and...

Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras in the Caribbean. Situated just 40 miles north of the mainland, the island is the most popular tourist and cruise ship destination in Honduras. Roatan offers beautiful beaches, relaxed, friendly locals and a mild climate. Roatan is a small, narrow...

Known as the Little Britain of the Caribbean, Barbados lies to the northeast of mainland South America. The welcoming locals offer a warm, vibrant ambiance and this “pearl island” provides its visitors with more than just superb sandy beaches and the beautiful waters of the Caribbean Sea.  ...

Belgrade is Serbia’s capital city and one of the most beautiful cities in southeastern Europe. The city has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture in 2020.  Belgrade is known for its energetic nightlife and beautiful parks that are popular with local artists. In Serbian the city...

Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation and its most famous attraction, the Kremlin, is full of historic significance. Architecture from the Russian Empire can still be seen in the city and signs of wealth abound. Moscow was once the capital of the former Soviet Union (USSR) prior to the end...