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Arras is a pretty northern French town with plenty to see and do making it suitable for a weekend break or longer holiday. It has hotels and restaurants for all budgets.

Almost 40 years ago, the revered Buddhist master presented a tough, uncompromising path to enlightenment. Is his approach still relevant?

New York State's Minnewaska State Park Preserve offers a variety of hiking trails that traverse rocky cliffs, dense hardwood forests, and clear valley streams.

A tour of the Pittock Mansion during the winter holidays is a step into a Christmas of the past. Authentic period decorations fill the magnificent Portland home.

A 40 minute drive from Avignon towards Apt, Goult doesn't get as much attention in the guide books as other hilltop villages which is a shame, because it's a real gem.

It may be that inspiration and innovation happen only with a coming together of the mind or spirit and the environment, or lived-in world.

Because of the multi-talented surrealist Cesar Manrique, Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, is a major art destination for sculpture and exciting modern architecture.

Known as the 'Giant of Provence,' Mount Ventoux is the stuff legends are made of. Cyclists flock here every year to pit their strength against the long and brutal climb.

Camping at the Oregon Coast may be a favorite activity but day use parks offer just as much fun and excitement. The views alone make a Oregon State Park visit worthwhile.

The climber is given key information about the Lewis Lake Trail to the summit of this snow-lined peak at 12,013 feet, the highest point in southern Wyoming's Snowy Range

Hiking offers one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors, and a dog is great company on the trail.

Canyonland's Island in the Sky district rests on a sandstone cliff, offers incredible vistas of the red rock wilderness, and has many great hiking trails to explore.

In the summer months, day hiking on Mount Seymour offers some of the most picturesque and easily accessible 360-degree vistas in the British Columbia Coast Mountains.

Drawing perspectives can cause confusion for some, but there is no getting away from understanding recession when it comes to landscape painting.

Florence is known as the Renaissance city and boasts some of the most famous sculptures, artwork, and architecture. The must-sees will still require some time to explore.

Florence, Italy's history is steeped in rich art and architecture. While visiting, one place that is a must see is the Cupola of Church of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Teesside, in North-east England, is a major industrial region, consisting of oil refineries, a steel works, a nuclear power station and a large chemicals complex.

This holiday Visual Arts exercise that can be adapted to the city of your choice. This exercise was written in Brisbane AU on location at South Bank Parklands.

The Chimney Tops Trail is a short but steep and strenuous hiking trail in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which offers a spectacular view to those who reach the summit.

In Arizona, there are an exceptional amount of outstanding resorts and spas, catering all the way from the rich and famous to those on a tight budget.

Dubai is developing a reputation as one of the safest and most reliable ports in the Middle East with visitors looking gold jewelry or to see the famous camel racing.

Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship is young, funky and innovative, and ideal for all the family

Hondarribia offers historic buildings, beautiful scenery, beachside activities, a relaxed lifestyle and the opportunity to sample Basque cuisine, and it's easy to get to.

Beachy Head, a popular tourist destination in Eastbourne, East Sussex brings people in from all over the world for cycling, drinking ale, weddings and committing suicide.

Tramways, cable cars and funiculars carry travelers from shore towns to the peaks of surrounding mountains for spectacular views of the Italian and Swiss Alps.

Cabrillo National Monument hosts several activities for the entire family. The park is a wonderful budget-conscious choice.

Paris is for lovers, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune. Eurolines Plus coach services is offering a special ticket deal from London for Valentines Day.

Chinchon offers an historic church with a Goya painting, 16th century archiictecture, a quaint and unusual Plaza Mayor, a beautiful parador and lively markets.

There is no better way to discover southern France than cruising on the Canal du Midi, past sunflower fields and vineyards, quiet villages and historical cities.

This day is one of the most difficult and also the most beautiful of the Tour du Mont Blanc, up a a series of ladders to the Grand Balcon Sud.

This magnificent mountain range borders both South Africa and Lesotho and can be found in the provinces of Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Eastern Cape.

Edinburg Castle is a must-see for the history buff, with great highland views and a deep wealth of Scottish history.

Avalanche Peak is a demanding day walk in Arthur's Pass National Park on New Zealand's beautiful south island

Iguassu Falls National Park in Brazil features adventure tours, boat rides, a canyon walk and is located next to a bird park.

Built by Axel Munthe in 1895 to display his collection of Roman antiquities, the Villa San Michele is perched on a mountainside overlooking the lower half of Capri.

See Africa's wild animals up close as you drift quietly over the African savanna. Good opportunites for photographing herds of elephants, wildebeast and many others.

L'Astral, the revolving restaurant in Quebec City's Loews Le Concorde Hotel serves up a feast for the eyes as well as for the taste buds.

Walkers in the English Lake District can amble around lakes, stroll through ancient woodland and across lush meadows or climb the many fells.

Visitors to Malawi are welcomed with outstanding hospitality by locals. Lake Malawi is one of Africa's largest lakes with snorkeling, diving and good game viewing tours.

Also called Périgord, the Dordogne is one of the most popular tourist areas in France, famed for its historical sites and lush scenery.

Nice is the perfect place to discover some of the great 20th century artists who found inspiration on the French Riviera and beyond.

Visitors to Montreal must take a trip to the Botanical Gardens. Located 4 miles from the city center, an entire day is needed for the sights of this beautiful landscape.

What could have been a poignant and heartwarming story becomes a strangely scripted and emotionally empty film.

No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to Montmartre, an area known for its energetic nightlife.

Experience Mexican culture at a more relaxing pace in Tepoztlán or Queretaro. In three hours or less, visitors will escape Mexico City's urban life and unplug.

Nestling in the Andaman Sea, Phuket is Thailand's favourite island, offering jungle trekking, elephant safaris, beautiful beaches, nightlife and locations for films.

Southern Spain's white villages epitomise Mediterranean life, set on hillsides with views to the coast and across landscapes of olive groves.

From sandy white beaches with bikini clad women to dramatic mountain views and a giant statue of Christ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is as exotic as they come.

Wine and dine at The Sirocco and Sky Bar on Silom Road, Bangkok and enjoy the refreshing breeze as you sit 65 storeys high above the streets of the city.

Nine miles east of Sarasota, Florida, Myakka River State Park combines comfortable family camping and safe Florida alligator watching.