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Monaco, nestled between France and Italy, the city-state bristles with towers made of gleaming glass and terraces offering stunning views over the sparkling Mediterranean sea.
Monaco has four traditional quarters. From west to east they are: Fontvieille, Monaco (the newest), Monaco-Ville (the oldest), La Condamine, and Monte-Carlo, Monaco
A great place to begin your journey is Monaco-Ville, the historic medieval core of Monaco. Monaco-Ville is one of Europe's most wondrous treasures as the district is packed with a wealth of upscale shops, cafes and fine restaurants as well as many of Monaco’s top attractions.

Cathédrale de Monaco is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Monaco where many of the Grimaldis were buried, including Grace Kelly and more recently, Rainier III, Prince of Monaco.
Of note are the retable (circa 1500) to the right of the transept, the Great Altar and the Episcopal throne in white Carrara marble.
Visit on a Sunday to hear mass sung. It is an experience you will not soon forget.

The Prince's Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. Since the end of the 13th century, it has been the home of the Grimaldi family. Each of the ruling Grimaldis has left a mark on the palace, resulting in one of the most eclectically elegant castles in Europe. Fifteen rooms are open to the public, and each gives way to more and more opulent treasures. The south wing is occupied by the Musee des Souvenirs Napoleoniens, featuring a collection of the military and political leader's personal objects.

One of Monaco's most famous attractions is the internationally renowned Musée océanographique de Monaco (Oceanographic museum). Built in 1910 at the dramatic edge of a cliff near the Monaco Cathedral, the museum is a real stunner. The museum is home to both vivid tropical fish and deep-sea predators. The museum's holdings also include a great variety of sea related objects, including model ships, sea animal skeletons, tools, weapons etc.
An aquarium in the basement of the museum presents a wide array of flora and fauna. Four thousand species of fish and over 200 families of invertebrates can be seen. The aquarium also features a presentation of Mediterranean and tropical marine ecosystems.
Visiting this place is like experiencing a whole other world, dripping with luxury, elegance and grace.

Morocco will surprise you with its amazing colors, smells and sounds of Islamic Africa, Spice markets, stunning mosques, white-washed sea side towns and medieval city centres.
Casablanca, Morocco widely known city of Morocco is home to the huge Hassan II Mosque, the second largest mosque in the world.
Marrakesh, Morocco, is known as the "Red City". Go around wandering through and admiring the old gates and defensive walls, see the Saadian Tombs, the remnants of the Palais El Badi and visit the Koutoubia Mosque with its 12th century minaret. Head to Jama'a El Fna, Marrakech, in the evening which is the largest square in Africa, as it fills up with steam-producing food stalls. Indulge in the bustling activity there, listen to Arabic story tellers, watch magicians and Chleuh dancers.

For a more laid-back experience of city life, catch a sea breeze at Asilah or lovely Essaouira. The blue-washed town of Chefchaouen is an old time travelers' favorite and a great starting point to explore the impressive High Atlas Mountains. Climb Toubkal, the highest peak in North-Africa, passing lovely adobe villages and exploring the gorgeous Ourika and Amizmiz, Morocco valleys on the way. The stunning panoramic view from the top will make it worth every bit of your effort to get there.
Hop on a camel back for a trip through the golden Sahara sand dunes at Erg Chebbi, near Merzouga. Spend the night in a desert tent, under the incredibly starred sky.
Stop by to view the stunning Todra near Tinghir. The ancient fortified city of Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Morocco is another must-see sight. Moroccan cuisine is often reputed to be some of the best in the world, with countless dishes and variations proudly bearing the country's colonial and Arabic influences.

You can also enjoy Hammam (steam baths) across Morocco with tourist hammam, where you can go and be pampered and scrubbed by an experienced staff member. Or go for a more local experience with "popular" Hammam where locals go.

When thinking of Europe, Latvia is probably not one of the first countries to spring to your mind. However, this Baltic country is sure to surprise you with its charm. Latvia's dynamic capital, the historic city of Riga, Latvia, is a great place to spend some time. Among Riga's best sights are the impressive Riga Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, Riga and the bustling Central Market.
It has one of the longest sand beaches in Europe, a charming town centre with a colorful mixture of magnificent Jugendstil architecture, winding cobble stoned lanes and many steeples. Yet, it is a modern, metropolitan city with a vibrant nightlife.
At just 40 km from the capital is Sigulda, with the nicely reconstructed Turaida Castlestle, an interesting castle museum as well as the deep Gutmanis Cave . The town is beautifully located in The Gauja Valley and has been called the "Switzerland of Latvia" for its steep cliffs and banks. It's known for its winter sports opportunities and makes a great base for explorations of the fine nature around it. The largest national park is the densely forested Gauja National Park in the River Gauja valley. Slītere National Park has the stunning beach of Cape Kolka, Kurzeme, Latvia, where the Gulf of Riga meets the Baltic Sea.
Sigulda is popular for bird watching. There are also many trekking opportunities at all difficulty levels, from short walks in old parks up to several day camping and boating trips. It is popular to go for a stroll in the autumn to watch the different shades of color, when the trees turn red and yellow.
You can enjoy winter sports like snowboarding, cross country skiing, downhill skiing etc. Major ski facilities include Rāmkalni Baiļi, and Zviedru Cepure. Some of the slopes are open late at night.
Kuldīga boasts Europe's widest, though at two meters high unspectacular, water fall. It's part of the Venta Rapid, one of Latvia's natural monuments.
The best time to travel to Latvia is from June to mid-September, when it is warm and plenty of local food is available. So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and book your tickets and get ready to unravel this unique beauty.

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Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoilt.

Few places in the world can offer the traveller such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location. With Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, herds of elephants, killer surf, cheap prices, fun trains, famous tea, flavorful food, newly gained peace and improved infrastructure Sri Lanka had been repeatedly named the next tourist destination within it lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 kilometres of coastline - much of it pristine beach - 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years.

This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka! Fuelled by piles and piles of compliments as the best tourist destination in the world and with years of war behind it for good, Sri Lanka is rising and its time you dropped in.
# Sri Lanka Tourism - Serendipitous Encounters

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Sigriya, Sri Lanka, a fifth century AD fortress and a water garden displays some of the most futuristic elements of landscaping and some of the oldest murals recorded in the country.Of all the ancient cities of Lanka, the most famed and most exquisite is the Kingdom of Anuradhapura. Sri Lanka’s third and the longest serving capital and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world is also one of the most sacred cities of World Buddhists.

Arugam Bay famous for Arugam Surf, Other than taking a dip in the oceans or snorkelling, scuba diving and surfing are the most popular beach sports in the country. Scuba diving has long history in the country. Today the oceans filled with coral gardens, multitude of exotic fishes and ancient wrecks Sri Lanka offers one of the best diving experiences in the world. Although comparatively new to the country surfing too has made its mark in the Southern and Eastern coasts of the island for the last twenty five years.

Kaudulla National Park - Sri Lanka Despite its small size Sri Lanka boasts of one of the highest rates of biological endemism in the world whether in plants or animals and is included among the top five biodiversity hotspots in the world. Of the ninety-one species of mammals found in Sri Lanka Asian Elephant, Sloth Bear, Leopard, Sambar and Wild buffaloes engages the majority of the attention of wildlife enthusiast.

St. Clair's Falls from the tea gardens.Laced curtains of water cascade down steep precipices, throwing a fine mist of water to the surrounding, the incessant crash of water on the rock below is a symphony that is repeated from time immemorial. The central highlands of the island are filled with pictures of stirring mountains carpeted with lush green tea gardens, roaring waterfalls mingling with the clouds and landscapes shimmering in sunlight and disappearing under the rising mist.

Sri lanka ayurveda originated in India more than 3,000 years ago and soon spread to Sri Lanka, where Sinhalese kings established Ayurveda treatment centres in the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Pink frangipani flowers float in terracotta bowls, their sweet fragrance a counterpoint to the earthy herbal notes of the oil being gently massaged into your feet and body. As you lie on a neem wood table, with dried neem leaves hanging from the ceiling to purify the air, you slip into that elusive state where body and mind are in complete harmony, the only reminder of the outside world being the soft sigh of the Indian Ocean in the background.

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John Muir once said "you should never go to Alaska as a young man, because you'll never be satisfied with any other place as long as you live.To the lover of wilderness Alaska is one of the most wonderful places in the world." Alaska "The Last Frontier" ; As Alaska is big, so too is its beauty. A vast, uninhabited wilderness overwhelms the comparatively small cities in the state, such as commercial-minded Anchorage, Alaska and tucked away Juneau, Alaska (a curious state capital with no road access). This natural beauty can be enjoyed while hiking, paddling, and fishing in the great outdoors, especially as the state and national parks here are some of the largest in the United States.Though there are a number of museums and other tourist attractions in the major centers, towns are perhaps more accurately used as jumping-off points for exploring the Alaskan wilds such as Denali National Park and Preserve and Kenai Fjords National Park.But wherever your sightseeing may take you, the scale of Alaska is sure to impress.

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City of Anchorage, Alaska # Anchorage Aces

Holland America Line cruise ship passing through Inside Passage, Alaska This section of southeast Alaska offers incredible scenery of glaciers, mountains, and ocean, and is home to an abundance of wildlife. The area is also inhabited by the Tlingit, , and Tsimshian peoples. # Tsimshian mythology

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Highlight of the Winter season in Alaska takes place at the Iditarod National Historic Trail consists of a network of trails totalling more than 2,300 miles between Nome, Alaska, on the Bering Strait, and Seward, Alaska, near Anchorage, Alaska. Originally used by ancient hunters and later by gold prospectors. # Iditarod Trail Committee

Denali National Park and Preserve is the one of the largest in the United States and encompasses North America's highest mountain. Denali is the 20,320-foot peak's traditional name, but modern explorers dubbed it Mount McKinley. The name is a strong point of local contention. # Denali Park Village

Tracy Arm offers just a small slice of glacier viewing in Alaska. Other tourist favorites include Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and Prince William Sound, near Anchorage.Wildlife sightings are common on tours, whether it's a Brown Bear or moose on land, or the whales and seals that inhabit these waters. # Sitka WhaleFest

The Bahamas is a coral-based archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, comprising 700 islands and cays that range from uninhabited to resort-packed. The northernmost, Grand Bahama, and Paradise Island, home to the sprawling Atlantis Resort , are among the best known. Scuba diving and snorkeling sites include the massive Andros, Bahamas barrier reef, Thunderball Grotto, Exuma Cays (of James Bond fame) and the black-coral gardens off Bimini.
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Andros Barrier Reef
Nassau, Bahamas

While the beaches of Phuket, Thailand and Koh Samui were discovered only recently and have since undergone rapid and oftentimes destructive development, Hua Hin has already been the favourite Thai resort for over 90 years.The resort was discovered in the early 1920s by King Rama VII as an ideal getaway from the sultry metropolis of Bangkok.

The tranquil fishing village was turned into the Royal Resort and consequently became popular among Siam's nobility and upper-class.In 1928, King Rama VII built Klai Kangwon Palace (Far From Worries) Palace which remains until this today an official royal residence. It is still frequently used by members of the royal family and is open to the public for visits.

Today's visitor to Hua Hin will still sense this special atmosphere and old world charm.Besides sun-filled days on the long beach there are leisure activities for the whole family from watersports to golf. The area around the town lets you discover fabulous parks and peaks, caves and waterfalls.

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Pala-u Waterfall
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Phraya Nakhon Cave - Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Isle of Skye is one of the world's favourite islands to visit. Descend Glen Shiel one of the most breathtaking experiences in the Highlands, to beautiful Loch Duich, the gateway to a unique and inspiring landscape.

Welcome to Skye, the Island.

Here the stark rise of the jagged Cuillin ridge drops to the gentle white of a soft sand beach. Inlets, bays and islands create a complex lacework pattern with the sea. Tiny villages and historic keeps are familiar and fascinating. A place where time means nothing, and beneath every footstep lies 500 million years of history.Discover the compelling past, the vibrant future and, through the essence of this remarkable land, capture memories to live with you forever.

Photo Location Niest Point Lighthouse and approach road to Talisker Bay, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab, is a place of great beauty and sublime peacefulness. Sri Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple, is built on a 67ft. square platform in the centre of the Sarovar (tank). The temple itself is 40.5ft. square. It has a door each on the East, West, North and South making it accessible to every person without any distinction of Caste, creed, s*x and religion. The temple's architecture draws on both Hindu and Muslim artistic styles yet represents a unique coevolution of the two. Within the sanctuary, on a jewel-studded platform, lies the Adi Grantha, the sacred scripture of the Sikhs. Beginning early in the morning and lasting until long past sunset, these hymns are chanted to the exquisite accompaniment of flutes, drums, and stringed instruments.

Mughal Garden Delhi, India have a number of beautiful gardens like the Butterfly Garden, Pearl Garden and Circular Garden inside it. The interiors of the waterways are designed in the shape of lotus leaves with the red sandstone discs. The gardens this year have a white and yellow theme with dahlias being given the pride of place. A floral wall of dahlias more than 8 feet in height has been created all round the Circular Garden. With so much beauty around, the Mughal Garden is just the perfect place for the couples to have a memorable time in the lap of nature. In full bloom, the Mughal gardens are a sight for sore eyes. It showcases 200 varieties of roses, 250 bonsai plants, 80 varieties of Cactus along with flowers like Dahlia, Calendula, Gerbera, Linaria, Larkspur, Gaznia, Verbena, Viola, Pansy Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Marigold, Salvia in full bloom.
It open for the public from February 16 to March 17, except on Mondays, which are maintenance days, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Entry and exit into the gardens for the public will be from Gate 35 of the President’s Estate, which is located at the extreme end of the Church Road. Visitors are barred from carrying water bottles, briefcases, handbags/ladies’ purses, cameras, radios/transistors, cell phones, umbrellas, eatables.