The nation of Singapore is about the size of a small metropolis. It is a mix of local Malayans, Chinese, Arabs and Indians and hence the cuisine reflects all kinds of foods. This is the perfect place to visit whether you are in transitory travel or want to spend a few days to enjoy sites which are uniquely Singaporean. There is something for everyone.

Mainly known as a shopper’s paradise for duty free shopping, tourists love to visit the Singapore zoo. The more daring can have a picture taken with a python round your neck! Smile please!

For another nature experience, visit Butik Batok, the national park. Sentosa Island, just 15 minutes away, is an island resort getaway. Sentosa has many exciting attractions, manmade beaches and offers a unique blend of recreational facilities including sea sports and golf. Seventy per cent of Sentosa is covered in rain forest which is home to monitor lizards, monkeys, peacocks, parrots as well as other native fauna and flora.

Frazer Island stretching across the south of Queensland is the largest sand islands in the world. It is a precious part of Australia’s natural and cultural history and is protected by World Heritage. This is the only place in the world where tall rainforests are found growing on sand dunes at elevations of over 200 meters!

Some of the highlights of Fraser Island include:

• Lake McKenzie which is a crystal clear blue lake with the purest, whitest sand,

• Lake Wabby, a tea green lake set beside a sand dune

• Eli Creek, a fresh water creek.

• Indian Head, a headland with great views of the dunes and ocean, where sharks and turtles swim

• The Champagne Pools which are natural swimming pools made by water crashing over rocks

• Hervey Bay, the Whale Watch Capital of the world where 1500 migratory humpback whales visit between August to September.

Fraser Island is a paradise on earth and place worth visiting. Plan your holiday today.

Crete is one of the 15 islands of Greece and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. Crete has a history which dates back to biblical times and historians claim it to be the oldest European civilization.

Crete is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece. The best time to visit is between April to mid-October. Enjoy Crete’s mountain villages, long sandy beaches, rocky bays, and the nightlife! There are many local dances, the most loved dance being the Pentozali.

The tranquility of Crete, the scents of wild herbs, tastes of fresh fruit all make this a perfect holiday get-away. Crete has the best of the world’s olive oil and delicious cheeses. Imagine yourself sipping a cup of Greek coffee or Cretan wine, listening to the music of Crete overlooking a quaint hamlet. Crete is also an historical and archaeological paradise.
Activities include hiking on Crete’s mountainous terrains, fishing and snorkeling in the clean blue waters of the Mediterranean.

Train travel is the best way to get to know a country, its people and its culture. If you’re thinking of a holiday to Europe why not think about taking the train to various destinations all over Europe. It will not only save on money, since train travel is less expensive, but it will offer you a unique experience not found by air travel. Travel all over the great continent of Europe by the Europe rail.

There are plenty of good reasons to travel by train. Train travel will give you all the best of Europe – you will visit major cities and get to view small hamlets as you travel. You will see the fascinating beauty of Europe up close rather than flying over it at 35,000 feet! Traveling will be a more memorable experience.

You can choose from single country pass where you can travel within one country in Europe. Other types of Rail passes offer you passage to 20 different countries. Enjoy second class train travel or treat yourself to first class travel with gourmet meals and private sleepers.

Rail travel in Europe is just not a way to get from one place to another, but a total cultural experience.