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Sicily is Italy's largest island and attracts holidaymakers from across the world. This sunny Mediterranean island includes attractive rocky cliffs, volcanos, fertile valleys and lemon groves beneath the majestic Mount Etna. Goethe said, "To have seen Italy without seeing Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all." Introduction to Sicily - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Sightseeing Highlights - Cattedral Monreale - Watch the Olive Harvest - Trek the Volcano sites on Vulcano and Stromboli - Attend a Wine Festival - Visit Erice - See the Salt Pans - Watch the Artisan's at Caltagirone's 142 Steps - Visit La Pescheria in Catalia - See a Greek Play at Siracusa (Syraceuse) - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop

The island of Ibiza hosts some of Spain's most exciting nightclubs and bars and is well known for its party atmosphere. Dive into the sea, lie on one of its beautiful beaches, enjoy a mojito and dance the night away. However, the merriments are limited to just a few areas and there is much more to see and do on this island paradise.

Ten true stories of daring and danger from New Zealand adventurers.

Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as "the Switzerland of Central America" and no wonder...the comfortable lifestyle, peaceful government, and stunning natural wonders make this small Central American country the perfect vacation spot. Introduction To Costa Rica - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Canopy/Zip-line Tours - Coffee and Chocolate Tours - Beaches - Arenal Volcano - Tortuguero Turtle Nesting Area - Monteverde Cloud Forest - Cerro Chiripo - Whitewater rafting - Museums of San Jose - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop

Corsica, the 'Isle of Beauty' offers extraordinary attractions with its pleasant coastal regions and mountainous landscapes. The French island has a rich historic and cultural heritage, evidenced by its ancient fortifications, citadels and archeological remains. Introduction to Corsica - Overview - Orientation - Culture - Religion - Food and Festivities - Climate - Sightseeing Highlights - Piana Village - Sant'Antonino Village - Bastia Town - Corsica Natural Park - Scandola Nature Reserve - Filitosa Prehistoric Site - Corte Town - Bonifacio Town - Porto Vecchio Town - Col de Bavella Valley - Gorges de la Restonica Valley - Popular Beaches in Corsica - Popular Museums in Corsica - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat - Places To Shop

Honolulu on the island of Oahu is the capital of Hawaii. It is the center of Hawaiian government and business and has a population of one million people. Hawaii's famous Waikiki Beach is located in Honolulu and most visitors to Hawaii fly first to Honolulu. The city is fast-paced also enjoys aspects of Oahu's peaceful atmosphere. Introducing Honolulu - Culture - Shopping - Nightlife and Entertainment - Restaurants and Dining - Orientation - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights and Things To Do - Circle Island Bus Tour - Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum - Waikiki Aquarium - Waikiki Zoo - Kapiolani Park - Ala Moana Park - Kailua Park - Royal Hawaiian Band - Lyon Arboretum - Walking tours of Waikiki - Sunset on the Beach - Daily Fish Auction at Kewalo Basin - Aloha Tower Marketplace - Free Lessons in Hawaiian Culture at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center - Chinatown - Arizona Memorial - USS Missouri Memorial - Diamond Head State Monument - King Kamehameha Statue - Hawaii State Capitol Building - Iolani Palace - Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) - Fish for Pacific Blue Marlin on a Charter Boat - Honolulu Academy of Art/Shangri La (Doris Duke Collection) - Dole Plantation Pineapple Garden Maze - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places To Stay - Places To Eat & Drink - Places To Shop

Poppa reveals a war medal in his hand to his grandson. Manu asks, 'Did you win it?' 'Sort of, a King gave it to me,' the old man says. He then tells Manu how his Anzac platoon rescued the Greek King, Prime Minister and the rest of their party on a Greek Island during World War II.