Karen Barnes

Some of the Tourist Attractions, Places to See and to Visit in Middle East

Baalbek (Heliopolis) - one of the world's great historical sites.

Beirut - the intellectual and commercial capital of the Arab world, also known as 'Paris of the Middle East'.

Dubai City - has breathtaking modern architecture, beautiful beaches and a sophisticated entertainment industry.

Aleppo - has the best example of Islamic architecture in Syria, and is the most interesting cities in the whole of the Middle East.

Mecca - the geographical and spiritual focal point for all Muslims.

Medina - 'City of the Prophet of Allah'

Some of the Places of Interest and Tourist Attractions in Europe

Salzburg - a beautiful location and is the birthplace of Mozart.

Vienna - one of the most culturally important cities in Europe.

Tivoli Gardens - perfect place for the whole family and the most popular tourist attraction in the country.

Mont-St-Michel - one of the most iconic images of France. Is a chapel built on 260-ft high granite rock.

The Louvre - is the world's largest museum and was the world's largest palace.

The Loire and its Châteaux - the 'Garden of France', and for famous wines, i.e. Sancerre and Muscadet.

Some of the Interesting Places & Places of Interest in Australasia

Melbourne - the panoramic views from the Rialto or Eureka Tower.

Great Ocean Road - the Twelve Apostles, Lake Corangamite and the Princess Margaret Rose Caves.

Byron Bay - one of the top ten surfing beaches in the world.

Sydney Harbour - the Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic images of Australia.

Rotorua - for an incredible amount of thermal activity, i.e. hot springs and geysers.

Auckland - the top ten cities in the world to live in.

Bay of Islands - a maritime park containing 150 islands. For dolphin and whalewatching.

Rangiroa - to explore some of the world's best diving sites.

Some of the Interesting Places and Tourist Attractions in Asia

Imperial Palaces in Beijing - most elaborate and stunningly intact imperial palaces.

The Great Wall - one of the greatest man-made wonders of the world.

Wolong Nature Reserve - a giant panda reserve centre.

Shiretoko National Park - spectacular landscape and varied wildlife.

Mount Fuji - most recognizable landmark in Japan.

Seoul - has the most skyscrapers of any Asian city.

Taipei - shopping, shopping and more shopping.

Mumbai - most westernised, cosmopolitan and frenetic city.

Taj Mahal - one of the most beautiful architectural masterpieces in the world.

Angkor - the largest temple in the world.

Komodo National Park - see the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon.

Vientiane - a city full of charm and is the French version of the Lao Viangchan.

Schwedagon Pawa - an impressive golden Buddhist monument on top of a hill.

Chatuchak Market - a market with about 10,000 stalls.

Some of the Places to See and to Visit in Caribbean

Cat Island - one of the most beautiful and unspoilt islands.

Havana - Spanish colonial architecture with stunning beaches.

Cienfuegos - is a city and port rich in history, also known as La Peria del Sur (the Pearl of the South).

Some of the Tourist Attractions & Places of Interest in America

Iguazú Falls - close to 300 waterfalls of unbelievable scope and width.

Vancouver - a magical city with exotic cultures, cosmopolitan theatre and dining, fantastic wilderness and awe-inspiring scenic beauty.

Vancouver Island - spectacular scenery with a wealth of outdoor activities.

Quebec City Winter Carnival - the largest winter carnival in the world.

Niagara Falls - spectacularly scenic 177m gushing water falls.

Mount Rushmore - enormous sculpture of the faces of former presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson.

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island - national monuments that are symbols of the American ideal of freedom, liberty and democratic that define America's culture and history.

Washington DC - the capital of US and is alive with activity throughout the year.

Sedona - a stunning city made of red sandstone formations.

Grand Canyon - one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Las Vegas - a gambling centre, also a sin city or an entertainment capital of the world.

Some of the Places of Interest and Places to See in Africa

Simien National Park - for spectacular scenery, flora and fauna.

Amboseli National Reserve - known for its elephant population and large herds of animals.

Lake Turkana - 'The Jade Sea'.

Nairobi - disjointed mix of first-world skyscrapers, big business, restaurants, glitzy malls, wealthy ex-pats, notorious Kibera.

The Rift Valley - volcanoes, hot springs and millions of birds!

Asmara - a well planned and modernised Italian city.