While other countries are known for their huge, sprawling cityscapes, the traffic and millions of people crammed into giant blocks of concrete, New Zealand is popular with tourists for its green landscapes, impressive vistas and charming small towns. Just a few hours outside of Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island, Timaru is one of the most exciting and charming little cities in the country.

Geelong is the second largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, after it’s big sister, and the state capital, Melbourne. Home to approximately 185,000 people – known as Geelongite’s – the city is located about 75 kilometres south-west of the capital. It has a wonderful history being named in 1827, and first surveyed in 1838 just three weeks after Melbourne. The city was a port for wool industry and experienced a period of gold rush off the back of the goldfields in nearby Ballarat, it’s not better known as being the place where Ford Australia makes it’s cars.

The second largest island in Thailand after Phuket, Koh Samui is one of the most scenic and sought out holiday destinations in the world. While the beaches are the foremost attraction, Koh Samui also promises an excellent restaurant scene with plenty of opportunities for shopping and sightseeing as well. The island is a part of the virginal Angthong National Marine Park, a beautiful protected area that inspired Alex Garland to write his famous book by the name of ‘The Beach.’

With so much history and culture, Kyoto lives up to the title of being one of the world’s most livable cities. This is a modern day city of high-rise buildings and car congested streets. But, it’s also a city that has embraced its long and distinguished history.

Most tourist complain about cities in China being too dirty. Along the Silk Road in China’s Xinjiang province, however, there are a few dirty cities that you will want to go out of your way to visit!

The Sacreacute-Coeur Basilica on Montmartre hill in Paris is one of the most visited monuments in France. Why was it built? What makes it so special? And how do you get to it? These are some of the questions addressed in this article.

There is so much to see and do in Havana that you won’t be able to do it all in one visit! It is one of those cities where modern glass-enclosed towers vie with centuries-old, stately buildings encased in a history of revolution, pride and tradition. Whatever you want, Havana has it!

  Trinidad is in the province of Sancti Spiritus in central Cuba and was designated one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 1988. A World Heritage Site is a place such as a mountain, lake, forest, building, or city that UNESCO has designated of special significance to a culture or is physically unique and worthy of preservation. Trinidad is all of that and more.

Most people don’t know that Cuba is a major destination for medical tourism; they usually think of India or other countries when they are looking for top quality medical care at competitive prices far below those of the U.S. However, Cuba has top-notch doctors and medical personnel as well as state of the art medical and rehabilitation facilities in a beautiful tropical climate at extremely affordable prices.

Getting around in Singapore is easy thanks to a series of well-planned roads and expressways. Buses and trains quickly shuttle residents between outlying areas and larger cities. As with many popular tourist destinations, the area also has a thriving and highly regulated taxi industry.

One of the loveliest places to go in Cuba is the resort town of Varadero, which has some of the best beaches in the world. It is a town that began as a vacation getaway for wealthy Cubans in 1887 when ten families from Cardenas got permission to build between what is now 42nd and 48th street. Just 86 miles from Havana, you can reach Varadero easily on your own, by public transport or via a hotel shuttle.

This article explains why Fethiye makes such a good holiday destination. The aspects mentioned are Fethiye’s natural beauty, historic background, things to do and see, places to eat and night time entertainment.