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6 Must-See Sights on a Mediterranean Cruise

6 Must-See Sights on a Mediterranean Cruise

Taking a cruise in the Mediterranean is a fantastic way to see some of the most spectacular countries in the world. Cruises offer a luxurious method of travel, as well as a host of entertainment options on board, to ensure travellers reach their destinations in a relaxed atmosphere. Of course, one of the best bits of any holiday is seeing new sites... read more »

Kalkan, Turkey.. More than Sun & Sea

Kalkan, Turkey.. More than Sun & Sea

You can now visit Kalkan for much more than a "Sun and Sea" holiday.. The small Mediterranean coastal town of Kalkan has been likened to ‘the Italian Riviera minus the Posers’ by the Guardian newspaper.  This is all too true as the town prides itself on the preservation of its distinctive Ottoman Greek architecture and the shimmering bay... read more »

Kemer, A Tourism Center in Turkey

Kemer, A Tourism Center in Turkey

HISTORY The history of the town of Kemer is known to root back to 690 B.C. The ancient city of Phaselis 15 km. away from the center of Kemer was founded by Oleios in 690. The place is known to be a trading center in the past and the the ruins of the city have reached today. The ancient city of Olympos about 25 km from the town center ... read more »

Butterfly Valley, Turkey..

Butterfly Valley, Turkey..

Butterfly Valley is one of the most worth seeing places in Turkey. This unique valley on the Southwest Mediterranean Coast of Turkey opens onto a cove near Fethiye. The valley lies in the foothills of the 2000 metre high Mount Babadağ and runs between soaring rock walls.  HOW TO GO TO THERE: Most people make day trips to the valley by boat... read more »

Roman Sites in Southern France

Roman Sites in Southern France

Once upon a time, Romans built one of the greatest empires in the world. They invaded a very large part of Europe including Southern France, where they left a lot of architectural masterpieces behind them, to survive until our times. It is said that the Romans began to occupy France in 52 BC, to stay there for almost five centuries. Among the... read more »

Alicante, in Spain

Alicante, in Spain

"Costa Blanca" meaning "White Coast" is one of the most important touristic regions of Spain. The name comes from the many miles of beautiful, white, sandy beaches stretching from the town of Denia in the north to the holiday resort of Torrevieja in the south of the Province of Alicante (Region of Valencia). You will find that this place offers ... read more »

Genoa, Capital of Culture 2004

Genoa, Capital of Culture 2004

Genoa (Italian, Genova) is a historical port city in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa. The city has a population of about 610,000 and the urban area has a population of about 900,000. This town is a must-see if you re heading for the northern Italy as it has so much to offer with its pastel-coloured terracotta-roofed houses, ... read more »

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