Angkor Wat in Cambodia was originally commissioned for the King Suryavarman II early on in the 12^th Century.  This Vishnu temple and its surroundings became the capital city of Cambodia and state temple.  It fell under Buddhist influence during the thirteenth century.  Today Angkor Wat is one of the best preserved 12^th century temples of its kind.

The word Angkor is derived from the Sanskirt work ‘nagar’ which translated means city and ‘wat’ is Sanskrit for temple.  In total the site of the temple spreads over ninety-seven square kilometers of land.  Structurally the Hindu temple looks like a giant pyramid and magnificent balustrades in the shape of huge serpents adorn the main entrance. 

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Visiting Nepal is a holiday that you will never forget.  All those that visit this beautiful and spellbinding country are mesmerized by the impressive mountains, expansive rivers, exotic wildlife and flora and beautiful glaciers.  It has all the ingredients to captivate its visitors!  Nepal is situated between China at its North and India south of its borders.  It offers unadulterated luxury for traveling families.

You’ll need to get clued up about the weather in Nepal before you venture out there.  You need to aim fro the dry season to be able to fully enjoy the wonders of this country so pick a time between October and November. 

Getting around in Nepal you’ll find plenty metered taxis but these can put a dent in your finances so you may want to consider metered tempos instead.  There is also the option of hiring a car with a driver or if you’re adventurous you can rent motorcycles.  The latter option is not for the faint hearted and can be quite dangerous.

There’s plenty of accommodation options to choose from.  You’ll find decadent hotels and your low-cost budget types. 

Places not to miss are Pokhara or Devil’s Fall, Machan Wildlife Park and Fewa Lake to name but a few.

The thoughts of Rio de Janeiro conjures up images of sensational, stretching beaches, the hypnotic sights and sounds of the carnival, foot tapping, uplifting music and mouth watering, irresistible dishes!  It is a wonderful destination for all the family.

Rio’s beaches are amongst some of the most famous beaches in the world with Copacabana ranking one of the top ten most renowned.  This beach stretches out over 4 km and boasts exceptionally clean, soft sands.  There are water sports activities a plenty and volleyball matches to be had.  By night you can party away until sunset.

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If you’re looking for a relaxing experience visit the Dead Sea and enjoy some time floating serenely in the sunny heat.  The Dead Sea gets its buoyancy from containing saline i.e. water that is extremely high in salt.  It is the deepest, most infamous hypersaline lake worldwide and is located between Jordan, Israel and West Bank. 

Visitors flock here in their thousands as it’s is believed that the waters and surrounding mud has powerful medicinal qualities and can offer therapeutic relief to a multitude of conditions.   People immerse themselves in the mud to absorb the minerals that are claimed to give the mud such health enhancing properties.

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The Great Masurian Lakes are a relatively well-kept Polish secret.  Situated in north east Poland you can find this expansive network of lakes in Poland.  This watery system is a collective of 45 lakes 8 rivers and 12 canals.  In addition to that the Great Masurian Lakes are also a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. 

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Just north of the Bahamas you’ll find Bermuda, a line of islands linked together with bridges and causeways.  The refined image of Bermuda encompasses the gentle sound of cricket, beautiful stretching beaches and gentlemen dressed dapperly in Bermuda shorts.  These islands function with effortless efficiency in all weathers. 

Surrounded by gorgeous coral reefs the island is protected from the tropical weather and storms.  The coral creates the picture postcard scenes of iridescent colour with  blue and green swathes of sea lapping against the pink shores of the sandy beaches.  The Gulf Stream has a warming effect on the climate here making it a pleasantly warm environment.  The weather is generally high in humidity and there is much rainfall howvere there are rarely any extremes of temperature.

The main attractions of the idyllic islands are the tropical beaches, lavish accommodation and the beauty and peacefulness of the native fauna and flora.  With miles of coral reef to be explored snorkeling and diving are popular pastimes. 

Hand-in-hand with the luxury of the hotels in this region goes the cost for this decadent accommodation however it is worth every penny as the staff pride themselves on delivering excellent service and high quality amenities.

Just two hours outside of Vancouver in Canada you will find the popular ski resort called Whistler.  How ever there is more to Whistler than being an excellent snowboarding and ski region.  If you’re after a luxury holiday ad are not a ski fan don’t overlook this beautiful area of Canada.

Take a breathtaking helicopter ride above the Whistler Mountain and the Blackcomb Mountain.  You’ll be able to appreciate their natural beauty from a new and exciting perspective.  You’ll never want to travel any other way again!

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Known to the locals as ‘Krungthep’ or ‘City of Angels’ Bangkok has the well earned reputation as the ‘hot spot’ of not only Thailand itself but the whole of Southeast Asia.  The decadent malls, tantalizing food, the vibrant nightlife and the heady sights and sounds of this famous city make it a popular haunt for party animals.  If you can shop ‘til you drop then Bangkok is definitely for you.  As a family location it offers an array of entertainment in the form of museums, zoos and amusement parks making it a delight for children too.  It’s also a low cost city and there are plenty of bargain deals to be had.

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Some of the world’s most breathtaking fjords can be found in Norway, Geirangerfjord and Naeroyfjord. 75 miles separates the two fjords and they situated in the south west of Norway , north east of the city of Bergen. They are expansive both in length and depth and their natural beauty won’t fail to catch your breath.

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Portofino was made timelessly famous by Dirty Rotton Scoundrels starring the charismatic Michael Caine.  It is a constant mecca for jet setters across the globe.  It is one of the most chic and exclusive seaside destinations in Liguria and is located east of Genoa.

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