Seen from the train, Durham presents a magnificent sight, with cathedral and castle perched atop a bluff enclosed by a loop of the River Wera, and linked to the suburbs by a series of sturdy bridges.

A veritable paradise on Earth, Auckland combines the best of both worlds – a thrilling urban metropolis surrounded by striking natural areas, sparkling blue water, and colorful wildlife. New Zealand’s cultural and recreational hub, beautiful Auckland has something for everyone.

Blair Atholl, a village in the heart of Highland Perthshire, Scotland, is best known as the home of Blair Castle, a striking white-walled fortress that has stood for over seven centuries.

Porto Torres is a city in northern Sardinia, situated on the bay of the Gulf of Asinara. It is home to a number of historical sights: the Basilica of San Gavino, an 11th-century Romanesque church, the largest in Sardinia; the necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu, an archaeological site from the Neolithic age; the remains of the Roman bridge on the Rio Mannu; and the ancient megalithic edifices known as nuraghi which have become a symbol of the Sardinian region.

Gosier, the largest tourist area, has the works - casino, resort hotels, scalloped sandy coves and an original village center which has managed to retain its local character.