Fort Bourtange Fort Bourtange is a star-shaped moated fort situated in the village of Bourtange, Groningen, Netherlands.

During the Eighty Years' War, the Spaniards had control over Groningen and the road leading from there to Germany. William, the leader of the Netherlands, saw it necessary to break off communications between Groningen and Germany. He decided that it would be optimal to build a fortification on the Bourtange passage, which the main road was leading to Germany. The fort was completed in 1593 in the design of a star fort with a network of canals and lakes which were used as moats (which were also constructed in the design of stars). Soon after its construction, Spanish forces from Groningen besieged it, though the attack ended in failure. After its eventual secession and conversion into a village in 1851, living conditions began to deteriorate. Over 100 years later in 1960, the local government decided that to combat this growing problem, the old Fort would be restored to its 17401750 appearance and made into a historical museum. This provided valuable tourism for the surrounding village. The Fort still remains a museum today. Hallstatt village Located between Salzburg and Graz, in the Salzkammergut Lake District of Austria, Hallstatt is a little town of breathtaking views. Considered to be the oldest still inhabited settlement in Europe, Hallstatt is a UNESCO heritage site and an important Austrian tourist attraction. Its name is borrowed from the Hallstatt culture, the predominant Central European Culture during the early Iron Age. An old cemetery was found in the little town which is said to date back to those times.Also known as the Pearl of Austria, Hallstatt is truly spectacular, due to its guardian of the Hallstttersee lake status and the beautiful mountains surrounding it. (salt in Greek (Hals)or (Halas)]) Hallstatt is also known for its Worlds First Salt Mine and the stunning salt caves which can be visited by tourists. The ice caves are also fascinating. Hobbiton village Unmistakable piece of movie history The site of The Shire set is about 20 minutes out of Matamata on a private farm owned by Ian Alexander. Hobbiton is a village in the Shire, just outside Matamata in the Waikato region of the North Island. It is one of the older villages located in that land, and is roughly in the center, geographically. It is the home of many illustrious Hobbits,

including Bilbo Baggins, Frodo Baggins, and Samwise Gamgee. The Hobbit village was built in 1998 by Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema as a set for the films. But now, in preparation for the upcoming Hobbit trilogy, it has been expanded to include 44 Hobbit Holes, or dwellings, which feature the characteristic circular doors made famous in the movies. Popeye village Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, is a group of rustic and ramshackle wooden buildings located at Anchor Bay in the north-west corner of the Mediterranean island of Malta, two miles from the village of Melliea. The construction of the film set started in June 1979. A construction crew of 165 working over seven months was needed to build the village, which consists of nineteen authentic wooden buildings. Popeye Village is open to the public seven days a week and, apart from the film set itself, has a number of family attractions for the visitor to experience. Riomaggiore village Riomaggiore (Rimazu in the local Ligurian language) is a village and comune in the province of La Spezia, situated in a small valley of the Rivus Maior in the Liguria region of Italy. Riomaggiore is in the Riviera di Levante region and has shoreline on the Mediterranean's Gulf of Genoa, with a small beach and a wharf framed by tower houses. In the nineteenth century, the country was inhabited by about 3000 people and enchanted the Florentine painter Signorini, one of the prominent of the Macchiaioli artist. Riomaggiore's main street is Via Colombo, where numerous restaurants, bars and shops can be found. Riomaggiore is the most southern village of the Cinque Terre. This is where the famous coastal hiking path, the Sentiero Azzurro (Blue path) begins. The first section between Riomaggiore and Manarola is called Via dell'Amore (Lover's path). Bais City Dolphin and Whale Watching is fast becoming a national attraction as well. It has gained popularity among travelers both local and foreign because of its appealing combination of activities. The adventure starts with a cruise along Bais Bay then out to Taon Strait, the natural habitat of several whale

and dolphin species. Among the kinds of dolphins you may encounter during the trip are , pantropical spotteddolphins, bottlenose dolphins and long snouted spinnerdolphins. Melon headed whales, short finned pilot whales, pygmy sperm whales, pygmy killer whales and dwarf sperm whales are commonly found in the Taon Strait too. APO ISLAND Diving in Apo Island Apo Island is surrounded by clear blue waters where a rich and exotic breed of marine species subsists in harmony. To dive in these waters have always been a pleasure whether it be for education or leisure. Being considered as one of the top dive sites to be seen in the Philippines, Apo Island has indeed emerged as a hot tourist destination in the past years. There are around eleven key spots for drop off headed by the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary which offers excellent diving vistas. At the marine sanctuary, both hard and soft corals can be seen everywhere. Reef fishes also abound in the area, providing a very interesting point of observation for all aficionados. Boracay Island hopping Sailing a Paraw sailboat for island hopping, sunset sailing or to charter - rent a sail boat on an hourly basis, is one of the most relaxing activities as things to do on Boracay Island. We built the sailboat "Misty Morning" as a coastal sailer with all the comfort for a great Boracay sailing experience. This small yacht you can charter to enjoy sailing around the Boracay Island waters. Cuba Fishing in Cuba is well known as a big attraction that brings in tourists from all over the world to sample the delights of its warm, tropical waters. Cuban deep sea fishing is particularly popular, and boats can be hired at various locations around the island. Sea Fishing in Sol Cayo Guillermo is particularly popular and the North West Coast was a fond Cuba fishing location of Ernest Hemingway. The region has hosted the Ernest Hemingway since the 1950s. Fishing in Cayo Coco is another favourite locale, and the lakes nearby offer a fresh water alternative to Cuban deep sea fishing. Guyam Island General Luna - Siargao Siargao Island, the Surfing Capital of the Philippines, boasts of world-class surf waves that barrels up to nine feet high. Its

most popular break, known as Cloud 9 is located in the town of General Luna where the annual international surfing competition is held in September. Siargao Island was also declared the game fishing capital of the Philippines by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo due to the overwhelming success of the 1st Siargao Invitational Game Fishing Competition at Magpupungko Beach in Barangay Poblacion, Pilar, in 2008. Since then, the Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament has become an annual game fishing event and is considered the best in southern Philippines. Salcey Forest Salcey Forest is a former medieval hunting forest in the south of the county of Northamptonshire in England. It lies to the east of the village of Hartwell, between Commission and is still commercially exploited of timber products. In 2005, a tree top forest walk was constructed which attracted many visitors and rises through the forest to a height of about 15 meters (49 ft.) at a gradient not exceeding 1 n 12. The project was placed first in the Environmental category of the British Construction Industry Awards 2006. The forest is a remnant of the medieval royal hunting forest. Reminders of the past can be still found, with many miles of ancient woodbanks, building remains and ancient trees. The druids or veteran oaks in Salcey are rare and amazing wildlife habitats, and some of the old oaks are believed to be 500 years old. Bluebell Wood A bluebell wood is a woodland thatin springtime has a carpet of flowering bluebells underneath a newly forming leaf canopy. The thicker the summer canopy, the more the competitive ground-cover is suppressed, encouraging a dense carpet of bluebells, whose leaves mature and die down by early summer. Bluebell woods may be found in all parts of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as elsewhere in Europe. Bluebells are common indicator species for ancient woodland, so bluebell woods are likely to date back to at least 1600. Bedgebury Forest Bedgebury Forest is a forest surrounding Bedgebury National Pinetum, near Flimwell in Kent. The forest contains both deciduous and confferous species. It forms part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the so-called Seven Wonders of the Weald. Bedgebury Forest is located between Goudhurst, Hawkhurst and Flimwell in the High Weald of Kent. It is situated on a high plateau, amongst the rolling hills of the Wealden Group. The geology is mostly

clay and sandstone and the soil is poor and acidic, which is the reason for the woodlands persistence. Bears Bear are mammals of the family Ursidae. They are covered in hair, they have a spine, theyre warm-blooded and they feed milk to their babies once they are born. They are caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Bears communicate using body language, sounds and smells. Bears treat humans just as they would other bears; the problem is that bears are very physical with each other. A bears hearing ability is excellent, and like dogs, bears hear high pitches, exceeding human frequency range and sensitivity. Cheetah One of the worlds most recognizable cats, known especially for its speed. The cheetah is a large feline inhabiting most of Africa and parts of the Middle East. Cheetahs are covered almost entirely with small black spots on a background of pale yellow and have a white underbelly. The coarse, short fur of the cheetah is tan with round black spots. Tigers This member of the cat family is one of the most recognizable animals on the planet, both for its distinctive striped fur and its intimidating size. Tigers originate in Asia are seen all over the world in zoos. They are the largest species of cat on the planet, and after the polar bear and the brown bear, they are the largest land carnivores. Elephant Elephants are large mammals of the family Elephantidae. The elephants large ear flaps help to control the temperature of its body. Elephants are herbivorous and can be found in different habitats including savannahs, forests, deserts and marshes. They prefer to stay near water. They are considered to be keystone species due to their impact on their environments. Giraffes Long-necked, cud-chewing, hoofed mammal of Africa, with long legs and a coat pattern of irregular brown patches on a light background. Giraffes are the tallest of all land animals. Using prehensile tongues almost half a metre long, they are able to browse foliage almost six metres from the ground. Giraffes are a common sight in grasslands and open woodlands in East Africa, Giraffes grow to nearly their full height by four years of age but again weight until they are seven or eight.

Malajog Beach Calbayog City is a city in the province of Samar, Philippines. It lies along the coastal region of the province stretching about 60 miles from the northern tip of the island and 180 miles from the southern boundaries. Calbayog is one of the commercial trade centers in Eastern Visayas. And is the center of trade and commerce in the entire Island of Samar. Its airport and a seaport make it an ideal gateway to Samar. Calbayog is subdivided into three major districts: Calbayog, Tinambacan and Oquendo. Typical Great Lake Beach Michigan is a state in the Great Lakes region of the Midwestern United States. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning large water or large lake. Romblon Romblon is a third class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. It is the capital of Romblon province. Romblon Island, seat of the municipality of Romblon is one of the three major islands of Romblon province. The islands were first visited by Spanish conquistador Martin de Goiti in late 1569, and were thereafter organized by the Spanish into encomiendas. In 1631 during the term of Spanish Governor-General Juan Nino de Tabora, Pueblo de Romblon was established as pueblo, making it one of the two oldest settlements or pueblos in the province, the other being Banton located in the north of the province. It was organized into a Comandancia (a province or district under military control) by the Spanish in 1853. Civil government was established in the province in 1901. Queensland, Australia Hideaway Bay is situated just north of Dingo Beach on the way from Proserpine to Bowen, the bay is on of the Whitsundays best kept secrets. The history of Queensland spans thousands of years, encompassing both a lengthy indigenous presence, as well as the eventful times of post-European settlement. Estimated to have been settled by Indigenous Australians more than 60,000 years ago, the north-eastern Australian region was explored by Dutch, Portuguese and French navigators before being encountered by Captain James Cook in 1770.

The Beach Club Resort Parksville, Vanvouver Island BC The Beach Club Resort Hotel is located on the site of the historic Island Hall Resort and features the most luxurious hotel rooms in Parksville, on Vancouver Islands east cost. Rated 4 stars by Canadian Star Quality Accommodations. The Beach Club Resort is located one of Vancouvers most famous beaches in Parksville, on Vancouver Islands east coast in beautiful British Columbia. Vancouver, officially the city of Vancouver, is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. The 2011 census recorded 603,502 people in the city, making it the eighth largest Canadian municipality. Navitat Canopy Adventures - Asheville Zipline Located just 20 minutes north of downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Navitat Canopy Adventures is the area's premier zipline canopy tour adventure. Called "one of the best in the nation" in USA TODAY, Navitat operates tours daily from April 1 through November 30. Designed by Bonsai Design, Inc., the leader in US canopy tour design and construction, Navitat Asheville is a 100% tree-based adventure with 10 ziplines, 2 bridges, 2 rappelling experiences and 3 short hikes. The tour is 3.5 to 4 hours long and features beautiful longrange views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville is a city in and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States.[5] It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 11th largest city in North Carolina. Asheville is home to the United States National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the world's largest active archive of weather data. Hot Air Balloon Festivals Hot air balloon festivals are held annually in many places throughout the year, allowing hot air balloons to gather and participate in various activities. They can include races; evening "night glows", in which balloons are fired while remaining tethered to the ground; and rides. Len is a city in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. It is also the seat of the municipality of Len. It is part of the macroregion of Bajo. The city of Leon is well known for its leather and footwear industry. However in the last decade the city has also developed an important economic activity in the automotive industry.

Paris Balloon The Paris Balloon is a tethered helium balloon used as a tourist attraction in the heart of Paris, the French capital. Installed since 1999 in the Parc Andr Citron, it was made and developed by Aerophile SA. The balloon had more than half a million passengers. Renamed "Air de Paris balloon" in 2008, it became an indicator of air quality by providing real-time reports on atmospheric pollution thanks to its lighting system. Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. It is situated on the River Seine, in the north of the country, at the heart of the le-de-France region. Air Zoo The Air Zoo, founded as the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, is an aviation museum and indoor amusement park next to the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport in Portage, Michigan. The Air Zoo holds many historical and rare aircraft, including the world's fastest air-breathing aircraft, the SR-71B Blackbird. Many of its antique planes are airworthy. Among its other attractions are a 180-degree theater that projects a 4D simulation of a B-17 bombing mission during World War II; and various amusement rides, including flight simulators of a rocket trip to Mars, U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets, a stunt biplane, a hot air balloon, and more. Aviation museum An aviation museum, air museum, or aerospace museum is a museum exhibiting the history and artifacts of aviation. In addition to actual or replica aircraft, exhibits can include photographs, maps, models, dioramas, clothing and equipment used by aviators. The Canadian Aviation Museum was formed in 1964 at RCAF Station Rockcliffe as the National Aeronautical Collection from the amalgamation of three separate existing collections. These included the National Aviation Museum at Uplands, which concentrated on early aviation and bush flying; the Canadian War Museum collection, which concentrated on military aircraft, and which included many war trophies, some dating back to World War One, and the RCAF Museum which focused on those aircraft operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1982 the collection was renamed the National Aviation Museum and in 1988 the collection was moved to a new experimental type triangular hangar from the Second World War-era wooden hangars it had been residing in. In 2006 an

additional hangar was opened, which allows all of the collection's aircraft to be stored indoors. Canadai is a country in North America consisting of 10 provinces and 3 territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean. At 9.98 million square kilometers in total, Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area, and its common border with the United States is the world's longest land border shared by the same two countries.