Martinique is a lush island in the Caribbean's Lesser Antilles and replete with attractive beaches, tropical forests, and colonial architecture. An overseas département of France, this island destination is a popular stop on Caribbean cruises. The island is ideal for a variety of outdoor adventures, including snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking.
Its legacy as the former imperial capital of Vietnam is just one of many reasons to visit Hue. For more than a century, the emperors of the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945) ruled from the Forbidden Purple City, the innermost enclosure of the citadel. Today, this complex is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and draws millions of visitors each year.
Luxemborg is a tiny country in Northern Europe surrounded by France, Belgium and Germany. With Belgium and the Netherlands, Luxembourg forms the Low, or Benelux, Countries. Luxembourg has a moderate climate with a mean annual temperature of 10° C (50° F) and a yearly rainfall of about 815 mm (about 32 in).
Ontario is Canada's most densely populated province, harboring such cosmopolitan cities as Toronto and Ottawa. Millions of tourists come into Ontario every year, and industry and farming are the chief industries along the Great Lakes.
Ardagger provides a charming escape from Austria’s larger cities. Whether exploring the abbey, enjoying the riverfront, or sampling local dishes, visitors will find plenty of reasons to appreciate this peaceful corner of Lower Austria.
Sapporo, (säp-pô´rô), capital of Hokkaido prefecture, SW Hokkaido, Japan. One of Japan's most rapidly growing urban centers, Sapporo is famous for its annual snow festival. It was the site of the 1972 winter Olympics.