Calm water in the bay combined with the natural beauty offer great tranquility and peaceful state of mind. Considered as the world's Eighth Wonders, Ha Long bay is worthwhile to visit. The Canadian dollars go a long way in Vietnam and this makes it even better.

For about $24 you'd get a guided tour in the cave for a brief moment (

Bedford is a lovely little market town. The river Ouse flows through the town and this makes the embankment area particularly attractive, especially during summer. Bedford is famous for a number of historical events, including: John Bunyan who wrote Pilgrims Progress whilst incarcerated there. Bedfordshire is full of pretty little villages, and secret nooks and crannies, such as: Swiss Garden, Woburn Abbey & Wildlife Park and Wipesnade Zoo. The area has lovely accommodation, such as: Th....

Jacksons Bay is a very small bay at the end of the road in glorious South Westland. You should spend at least a day here discovering the many walks and nature delights. A must is stopping at the 'Cray Pot' for your evening meal and order the 'Fisherman's Basket', white fish and shellfish - enjoyed even more with the setting sun and the glow of the snow-capped mountains turning pink.

At the end of the road is Milford and the wonderful Milford Sound (a fiord). The approach there is via one of the most scenic road trips in the world. Once out of the Homer Tunnel, you can almost believe that you are in Wonderland. Lots of trickling waterfalls spill over rockfaces and mist galore. The boat trips are numerous and a good one to go on to avoid all the "bus tours" is the smaller 60-person trip. As I just went this winter, there were around 25 of us which made it ....

Very pleasant day out realxing in the hot springs. Ten different pools of varying temperature and size plus water slide. All day ticket a bargain at NZ$10.

Small, unspoilt market town. Main attractions are Beverley Minster, widely acclaimed as the most attractive non-cathedral church in Europe, and pretty St. Mary's Church, which features a carving that inspired Lewis Carroll. Good nightlife with lots of traditional pubs serving local brews at good prices. Sports venues include a racecourse and a golf course. Handily placed between Hull and York and the Yorkshire coast-only 60kms from Scarborough. Visit Beverley and see something ....

For 2500 Yen (the one on top of the shopping centre), you get all you can eat and drink (beer etc.) for 4 hours. Good food, and probably the best price around. Go with some friends.

Fantastic day out on the inner harbour, enjoying the sun, great food and Local beer.

From Orleans you can visit the beautiful Loire river where all kings of France created their castle. Big one as Chambord and a lot of more are very concentrated in this area. You can also find nice little village with little boulangerie and lot of other old french stuff. I am living in orleans do not hesitate to write to me for more help about this nice region where you can find the best old maded bred and the sweet french cheese and pretty good saucisson. South of orleans you can also fin....