Singapore is
the vibrant and energetic city where the East meets West with the
traditional and modern. It is one of the world’s financial centers and
famous for world-class shopping, modern architecture and delicious
cuisine. The Lion City offers a unique experience for every visitor from
colourful ethnic festivals to lively nightlife. Singapore the city has
many other highlights like the Singapore Zoo, the famous Night Safari
and the tropical theme park, Sentosa Island. This city has a fantastic
tourism infrastructure and great public transport making it an ideal
holiday destination and the perfect gateway to other South East Asian
destinations.
Thailand is a country of beauty and
mystery that attracts many travellers to its island resorts and busy
cities. The culture, food and warm hospitality of the locals keep
tourists coming back for more. The two most popular beach resorts are:
Pattaya located
on the Gulf of Thailand 150 km south of Bangkok. Known as the ‘Thai
Riviera’ and one of South East Asia’s best beach resorts, resort Pattaya
attracts more than a million tourists annually from all over the world.
Set along the 4km beachfront, Pattaya is renowned for high standard
hotels, shopping, seafood restaurants, assorted international cuisine,
water sports and its vibrant nightlife. The southern section of the bay
becomes very lively and entertaining at night with many bars,
nightclubs, shopping stalls and local food vendors. A day trip cruise to
outlying islands such as Coral Island is a very popular activity where
water sports, restaurants and quiet beaches can be enjoyed.
Phuket,
the “Pearl of the South”, is Thailand’s largest island (48 km in
length, 21 km wide) lying in the Andaman Sea off the country’s
southwestern coast and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Phuket
Town is in the south-east part of the island, the international airport
is in the north and the most popular beach resort towns are on the west
coast. As one of Asia’s premier beach resorts, Phuket still retains its
own distinct culture from Chinese and Portuguese influences. The island
offers visitors warm tropical weather, beautiful white sandy beaches
with warm clear water, pristine forests, shopping in up-market stores or
traditional markets, many bars and restaurants, enchanting nightlife
and friendly locals. Phuket has also been voted one of the World’s Top 5
retirement destinations by Fortune Magazine.
Las Vegas, USA is
the largest city in the state of Nevada with a population of over
500,000 people. The city has become a stand-alone holiday destination in
its own right with many amazing hotel and casino complexes located
along the famous Las Vegas Boulevard or “The Strip”. Many of the hotels
have created a fantasy-like atmosphere with names and themes that evoke
romance, mystery, and far-away destinations. The “Entertainment Capital
of the World” also boasts some of the biggest names and stage
productions in entertainment including music stars, magicians and the
Cirque du Soleil productions. And just a few hours away there is one of
the natural wonders of the world – the Grand Canyon. Even if you are not
a gambler there is a lot to do in Las Vegas!
Paris, France is
located in the north of the country on the river Seine. It is widely
recognised as being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities. Paris
is highly influential in culture, art, fashion, food and design and is
regarded as the most popular tourist destination in the world. Central
Paris is officially divided into 20 districts (arrondissements),
numbered from 1 to 20 in a clockwise spiral from the centre of the city.
Each arrondissement has its own unique character and attractions. The
area north of the river, known as the Right Bank, includes the
tree-lined Avenue des Champs-lyses, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre
Museum. The area south of the river, known as the Left Bank, showcases
the city’s most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower.
Dubai is
an amazing place to visit, a city of contrasts, where East meets West
and old meets new. Situated on a coastal strip bordered by majestic
desert and calm blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai offers year-round
sunshine and a unique Arabian experience of fantastic scenery,
world-class shopping, luxurious hotels and fabulous dining. Dubai has
been transformed from a small fishing village to a modern vibrant city
where celebrities holiday and the Dubai skyline competes to be the
world’s biggest, brightest and tallest. In the 1990s, Dubai launched an
ambitious campaign to become one of the world’s top tourist destinations
supported by a huge program of hotel building and the launch of its
Emirates airline. Today, Dubai is known for its man-made islands in the
shape of palm trees and the map of the world and the reputation as an
international shopping destination. It makes for a perfect stopover
destination when travelling between Asia and Europe.
Sydney, Australia is
the largest city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales
with a population of just over 4.25 million. Sydney is a European
settlement, having been founded by the British as a penal colony on 26
January 1788 which is celebrated as a public holiday, Australia Day,
with major festivities around the country. Sydney’s large, safe and
beautiful natural harbour was the reason that the original penal
settlement was established in the area. In 1788 the first fleet, with
1400 convicts, soldiers, administrators and their families, arrived in
the area now known as Circular Quay located between the famous Sydney
Harbour Bridge and Opera House. By 1840, convict transportation to
Sydney had ceased and in 1851 gold was discovered leading to a huge
population boom. By 1925, Sydney’s population had reached 1 million
inhabitants. Sydney has an international reputation as one of the
world’s most beautiful and liveable cities. It is a multicultural and
cosmopolitan city, with one third of its population born overseas.
Sydney was the host of the very successful 2000 Summer Olympic Games,
which raised the city’s global profile.
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