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rotorua at the heart of new zealand s geothermal activity and a ... is situated on the southern shore of lake rotorua throughout and around the ... steamy mineral lakes bursting geysers and bubbling mud pools release a pungent ... smell as hydrogen gas pours out of countless bores and ground fissures ... with examples of striking tudor-style architecture parts of this busy town are very ... attractive and the rotorua bath house an architectural icon now houses a museum ... that reveals the mythology history and geology of the area people have been ... waters have health-giving properties and a soak in one of the many spa complexes ...

the wairarapa circuit travelling in a loop from wellington this short ... itinerary introduces the highlights of the wairarapa region including its fine ... wineries and the cultural delights of the capital day 1 head out of ... wellington along the kapiti coast and travel by boat across to kapiti island ... spend a day with your nature guide who will ... introduce you to the flora and fauna as well as the history of the island ... return to the mainland and drive to historic martinborough where ... you can take an easy walk around the local wineries explore the colonial ... village of greytown and the `lord of the rings scenery of lower hutt before ...

audley in india our huge enthusiasm for india ... stems from its endless diversity and we use our knowledge of the different ... states sites and hotels to plan the most rewarding experiences ... we recommend focusing on one or two areas at a time spending a couple of nights ... time to explore with your private guide and by yourselves away from the main routes ... we know a number of families who will invite you into their ... homes where you can learn about everything from the price of tea to ... has five seasons spring summer monsoon autumn and winter the monsoon hits different ... regions at different times as it sweeps from the indian ocean to the ...

merchants and maharajas a journey to discover the history art and ... architecture of rajasthan through its forts palaces and ... havelis although some are now ruined after witnessing bloody battles and sieges ... have been converted to comfortable hotels perfect for a few days pampering day 1 ... 14 devigarh day 15 day 16 fly to delhi arrive in delhi afternoon city tour drive to ... climb to the fort or visit the village artisans drive to bikaner via the shekhavati ... region visit the junargarh fort and karni mata drive south to luni or rohet ... explore jodhpur and the bishnoi villages drive to deogarh ...

accommodation the range of accommodation in australia is as diverse as the ... you can stay in boutique properties often in restored historic buildings luxury ... hotels with iconic views bed breakfast ... guesthouses tucked away in unlikely city centre locations or ... charming small establishments well away from the hustle and bustle farmstays ... are perfect for those keen to taste rural ... australian lifestyles while outback stations in ... the country s most remote and beautiful locations let you spot the ... wildlife muster cattle or explore rock art with an aboriginal guide there are ... tented camps for those in search of pristine locations while the great ...

fremantle this cosmopolitan port is around half an hour s drive from perth a ... s talented creative community it has a lively atmosphere which spills out on ... to the streets with buskers and local artists vying for attention the city s historic ... and impressively restored west end offers fine 19th century architecture best ... built in 1831 by the first settlers as a gaol which offers panoramic views of ... rottnest island the harbour and the town the magnificent maritime ... museum sits at the entrance to the harbour and ... contains an exhibition of maritime history which includes australia s 1983 america ...

world s second largest country by land area while by population it is a long way ... down the tables this for me is one of its great draws together with its ... neighbour alaska it offers open spaces and pristine environments that we can only ... dream of on our crammed little island if it s ... but this isn t the only draw there are cosmopolitan cities first nations ... culture and wildlife galore and for those who venture further north the ... awe-inspiring arctic the resourceful and hospitable canadians and alaskans have ... invented all manner of ways of enjoying their countries from remote ... remote islands or riding the range with authentic cowboys the outdoors can be more sedate ...

a friendly first nations greeting history canada and alaska s first inhabitants ... were native americans thought to have arrived across ice bridges over the bering ... strait from eurasia many thousands of years ago there is also evidence of ... viking settlement but it was the arrival of the europeans most notably the ... french and british searching for whale-oil and ... furs in the 16th and 17th centuries that forced the rate of ... change the french colony known as `new france was officially ceded to ... the british in 1763 and the country that is now canada was ... formed in 1867 by the confederation of four british north american colonies in ...

new horizons our 2007 tour of the colorado rockies included five ... quads itten by the tandem bug when a pair of riding buddies borrowed a ... tandem and left him in the dust at age 15 bill mccready bought an old racing ... tandem after years of teaming with other guys to race and set ... his favorite tandem partner jan and bill s cycling vacations had spanned a ... they started santana readers may be amazed to learn that santana s tours and ... rallies are planned and co-hosted our company s owners it s ... true after hundreds of couples who learned about bill and jan ...

new zealand s other half although it offers better weather exquisite scenery and ... unique charms most cycling tours avoid new zealand s tropical north island due ... its heavier traffic because it would be a shame to bring your tandem half-way ... around the world and miss some of new zealand s finest cycling we ll ... charter a 737 jetliner plus a pair of jet-powered catamarans to experience ... four days of rare and untrafficked north island rides in a ... rotorua is new zealand s equivalent of yellowstone our day 7 ride from the ... airport passes geysers bubbling mudpots ... steaming vents napping volcanoes and a pair of adjacent lakes with mineral ...

graubünden rhätische bahn alpine classic ­ glacier express eine ... zeitreise im «orient express der alpen» vom weltberühmten st moritz zum ... matterhorn-dorf zermatt oder alter luxus in neuem glanz im art-déco- ... ambiente der 30er-jahre weckt der train du luxe ... restaurierten pullman und gourminowagen aus der vergangenheit in die zukunft reisen ... tagesfahrt für den geniesser mit aperitif am sitzplatz mittagessen im ... und historischem reiseführer alpine classic ­ glacier express a journey ... through time with the orient express of the alps from the village of zermatt ... at the foot of the matterhorn to worldfamous st moritz ...

masson mit 33 zimmern liegt in erhöhter aussichtsreicher lage an der alten simplonstrasse das ... heutige gebäude entstand im jahre 1829 aus einem ursprünglichen weinbauernhaus das ... älteste hotel von montreux liegt nur wenige minuten ... entfernt both the original fabric of the building and the interiors are well ... ­ including the high-ceilinged rooms and the old meticulously crafted parquet ... that once creaked under the footsteps of aristocrats historians philosophers ... painters and writers tel +41 021 966 00 44 neben der ... alten bausubstanz ist auch das innere gut erhalten hohe ... das ehemals unter den schritten von aristokraten historikern philosophen malern und ...

cairo has been the largest city in africa and it continues to grow at a rapid ... pace the urban sprawl dusty streets and chaotic driving do not endear the city ... to everyone but those who persevere are rewarded by a diverse and dramatic ... history and many unsung attractions the one stop that really must be ... included in any visit to egypt is the museum of ... egyptian antiquities a vast treasure trove handed down through ... the ages that includes the legendary treasures ... of tutankhamun scratch beneath the surface ... and cairo reveals its wondrous secrets ...

desert circuit the desert circuit is an ideal itinerary for those who wish to ... these lesser known yet remarkable and stunning regions of egypt the desert is ... a place of harsh vistas and strange landscapes softened by the odd ... oasis where a traditional lifestyle persists and ... offers a very different egypt to the tourist ... 3 day 4 day 5 day 6 fly from london to alexandria spend two nights in alexandria tour of ... the city including the national museum and pompey s pillar early drive to siwa ... with optional visit to el alamein day at leisure to explore the amazing old town ... day at leisure for a dune excursion drive to bahariya famous ...

the yucatán is rich in culture history and natural scenery from the well known ... archaeological sites of chichén itzá and uxmal to the lesser visited ruins such ... as kabáh and cobá along the puuc route you can take a step back ... in time and discover the ancient mayan culture and traditions that were ... once such an integral part of this fascinating land chichén itzá is ... the most famous of the mayan archaeological sites in the yucatán and the best ... restored providing a vivid insight into how the city would ... have looked at its peak due to the high numbers of day ... engulf the site we recommend visiting as early in the day as possible for the ...

audley in guatemala with its extraordinary ... tangle of indigenous traditions spanish culture ... and mayan history guatemala is one of our favourite countries in central ... america as well as an in-depth knowledge of the main ... highlights of antigua tikal and lake atitlán we have also researched equally ... rewarding areas off the beaten track such as cobán and ... livingston travelling around is relatively straightforward though ... the roads can be unpredictable and we know some are tough long and winding ... we have found wonderful guides and skilled drivers and can also recommend ...

amazon cruises and exploration from manaus for the ... adventure traveler manaus is the jumping-off ... point for some very exciting exotic and eco-oriented activities in the amazon ... rain forest you may want to consider a boat like the well-known 80-passenger ... for its outstanding naturalist guides and expedition leaders that operates from ... may want to opt for the local flavor of a surprisingly comfortable 6-8 person ... craft that can ply the waters of the rio negro at a leisurely pace while ... personalizing the itinerary according to your specific interests and time ... suggest 4-10 days the contrast of old and new on the mighty amazon this city well ...

marine wildlife and whale watching on valdés peninsula fly ... to trelew and then proceed to puerto madryn and the ... península hotel as your base to explore the valdés ... peninsula an array of marine life abounds in the waters and on the shores of this ... region visit the famous penguin colony at punta tombo the largest rookery of ... boat experience the magnificent sight of the protected southern right whale and ... the sea lion and cormorant colonies best time to visit ... suggest 3-night minimum stay the awesome glacial scenery at las glaciares ... national park more argentina el calafate perito moreno glacier and ...

northern explorer a visit to the north of thailand offers an intriguing insight ... into a very different way of life the relaxed northern city of ... where oxen still work some fields and the remote hill tribes of mae hong son ... with their timeless traditional way of life lisu lodge day 1 day 2 fly from ... the uk to bangkok arrive in bangkok and later in the day take a ride in a long- ... boat on the city s backwater canals a day to explore the city fly to chiang ... mai afternoon visit to doi suthep temple a cookery ... course introduces the delights of northern thai cuisine fly to mae hong ... son the rest of the day is left at leisure visit some of the ethnic tribes ...

the scarlet opened in december 2004 and is a boutique hotel with a difference ... describing itself as bold daring and uninhibited the hotel has five suites ... named splendour passion opulent swank and lavish there are 79 other rooms each a ... slightly different size and shape and with its own design quirk they all come ... with dvd player and flat plasma screen tv the hotel offers ... a gym called flaunt a fine dining restaurant called desire a ... bar called bold and a jacuzzi called soda the al fresco ... restaurant is open only for dinner and serves mediterranean food singapore ...

exciting himalayan frontiers tibet and a journey into shangri-la 15 days 13 ... from $3,350 land only tour features all domestic airfare included within china ... deluxe or superior 1st class accommodations throughout 13 breakfasts b 9 lunches ... peking duck dinner tibet performance a haunting evening performance of a ... naxi orchestra full-day great wall and ming tombs outing pedicab tour of the ... seldom-visited hutong quarter of old beijing tibetan architecture and ... the glorious himalayan scenery kunming and its eternally spring-like weather ... explore the old town and the dongba cultural research institute ...

the consummate land/cruise odyssey with a leisurely 4-night yangtze cruises ... from $3,120 land only tour features all domestic airfare included within china ... deluxe accommodations throughout 15 breakfasts b 13 lunches ... including peking duck dinner shanghai acrobats tang dynasty theater and guilin ... cultural show tour the astounding art of the innovative new shanghai museum be ... among the first to tour the yangtze s new dam ... and among the last to see yangtze gorges and ... tour the colossal stone carvings of little-traveled dazu visit the ... excavation site of 8,000 terra cotta soldiers full-day ...

quito set in an andean valley with the verdant pichincha ... rising to the west quito is the capital of ecuador from the scenic hill of el ... panecillo the virgin of quito spreads her silver wings and ... over the fine colonial buildings of the old town now a unesco world ... with colonial churches monasteries and mansions radiate outwards from ... attractive plazas recently spruced up this part of ... the city tempts the visitor with its abundance of history at every turn and a walking ... tour here is a must the city s newer area has less to entice the visitor but more ... to entertain them as it is here that you will find the ...

the avenue of volcanoes the long and picturesque valley south of quito ... towards cuenca is the start of ecuador s indigenous heartland creeping ... the mountain slopes in different shades of green and gold the patchworkquilt ... to snow-capped peaks the most imposing of these is the perfect cone shape of ... cotopaxi the highest active volcano in the world at its foot its ... eponymous national park is an ideal place for spending the night in ... one of the local haciendas from where you can ... enjoy a gentle hike a visit to a rose plantation or some horseback ... riding the surrounding countryside is also peppered with indigenous villages which ...

62 · a u st ralia ­ cairns sightseeing cairns ... daintree explore the rainforest and amazing landscapes of the cape tribulation ... wilderness area your informative and knowledgeable driver/guide will collect ... you from your hotel you will then travel towards the ... daintree river and the daintree environmental center for ... morning tea an expert guide will take you on a ... while sharing fascinating secrets of one of the world s oldest rainforests ... after the walk learn more through theater ... presentations/interactive displays or ascend the rainforest canopy tower we continue ... beach while your guide explains the area s history after lunch in a rainforest ...

cairns sightseeing continued ­ a u st ralia · 65 kuranda rail skyrail ... crocodile adventure today begins with a luxury coach transfer from your hotel to ... freshwater railway station for a historical rail journey to kuranda ... breathtaking views from the cane fields of cairns to the tropical rainforest of ... kuranda upon arrival in kuranda there s free time before ... boarding skyrail at 11:00am relax and enjoy the world s most beautiful ... rainforest experience along with the two stations boardwalks and ... csiro interpretive center after arriving at caravonica lakes you ll be ...

arabian peninsula hilton dubai jumeirah resort ... uae desert safaris great golf and superb shopping in the gulf of arabia ... recommended for four opulent resorts offering fascinating excursions great beaches ... and fabulous shopping hilton kuwait resort ... 2km of private beach front and crystal clear waters escape from the ... spa recommended for hilton phuket arcadia resort spa thailand fantastic diving ... the waves perfect golden beaches above recommended for hilton sanya resort ... island china set in tropical gardens and meandering lagoons and overlooks 750m ... of pristine beach front recommended for ...

clock tower highlights bundeshaus seat of the federal parliament built in 1902 to ... plans by the architect hans auer the adjacent bundesplatz was redesigned in 2004 and ... three naves kunstmuseum bern s fine arts museum is housed in a classical ... building with a collection of swiss art including works by anker hodler and ... amiet kornhauskeller the scale and proportions of the spaces in this ... charming popular restaurant give it a sacred feel meret oppenheim fountain ... 8-metre-high water tower by the swiss artist is a symbol of growth and life art ... architecture design paul klee centre the paul klee ...

20 · a u st ralia independent vacation daily ... departures · 21 discover nights at destinations australia 15 days coach ... melbourne 3 adelaide 2 kangaroo island 1 ayers rock 2 ... kuranda train skyrail gondola tjapukai aboriginal cultural park board the famous kuranda ... scenic railway for a breathtaking journey to kuranda nestled ... in the rainforest with attractive shops and galleries return to cairns ... via the skyrail gondola over 9 miles of rainforest canopy then visit the ... tjapukai aboriginal cultural park for a fascinating dance performance by local ...

rms st helena sails various itineraries all of which stop at st helena and ... ascension below is a typical cruise although itineraries do vary day 1 days 2-3 day ... cape town on board the rms st helena at sea call at walvis bay at sea arrive at ... st helena and spend two nights ashore in a hotel on st helena board the rms ... st helena and depart for ascension hebridean spirit in port day 8 day 9 ... days 10-13 at sea day 14 day 15 day 16 disembark at ... ascension and spend two nights ashore in a hotel on ascension fly home to ...

08 09 auerhahn [germany schloss klink germany ... references a luxury retreat in the black forest the ... auerhahn wellness hotel at lake schluchsee offers its guests ... four-star comfort in keeping with the hotel s holistic approach to wellness the ... individual bathrooms have also been fitted out with high-quality ... whirlpools from villeroy boch history meets modernity schlosshotel klink on ... the müritz in the german state of mecklenburgwest pomerania was built ... over 100 years ago it was inspired by the typical castles ... loire historical charm combines with all modern comforts in this listed building ... bath aveo you will find further information on ...

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ex stone town departs daily subject to availability itinerary day 1 stone town arrive in ... zanzibar an island with a rich history and a truly relaxed atmosphere the resort ... physical culture shock is situated a short distance from stone town it is ... where you can relax under palm trees and swim in the indian ocean all the rooms ... are en-suite with hot and cold water and have air conditioning the resort also ... has a wonderful restaurant and bar enjoy optional activities such as ... island tours snorkelling and scuba diving among the fascinating ... array of coloured coral and bright tropical fish at the nearby ...