Step into the Past at Dallas Heritage Village
Fancy a walk through time? The Dallas Heritage Village is a great way to not only explore history, but to educate younger generations as to the dynamic past of the city of Dallas and the USA as a whole. It literally makes history come alive as visitors walk through the streets of this replicated village.
North America - Editor - 24 November 2008
Fortress of Louisbourg: A Historical Treasure in Canada
The reconstructed Fortress of Louisbourg in the town of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, is a major tourist attraction and has been designated as a Canadian National Historic Site. This 18th century French fortress was carefully reconstructed in the 1960s to resemble as closely as possible the settlement as it was in the 1740s when it was at its peak. A visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg is a memorable experience, with cannons on stone ramparts, cobbled streets, a busy waterfront tavern and homesteads creating the look and ambience of a bygone era.
North America - Editor - 13 November 2008
The Magnificent Chalet du Mont-Royal in Montreal
Located on the side of Mount Royal (Mont-Royal), north of downtown Montreal, Canada, the elegant and majestic Chalet du Mont-Royal is rich in history and offers visitors a magnificent view of the city and the countryside beyond, including the mighty St. Lawrence River. On a clear day visitors are likely to see Mont-St-Bruno, Mont-St-Hilaire and Mont-St-Grégoire, which together with Mont-Royal make up the Mountains of the King, or Montérégies, rising up from an otherwise flat landscape.
North America - Editor - 30 October 2008
Explore The "City of Eternal Spring": Cuernavaca in Mexico
Widely regarded as the “City of Eternal Spring”, Cuernavaca in the State of Morelos, Mexico, not only offers a temperate climate all year round, but has a multitude of interesting places for visitors to explore. Cuernavaca was founded more than seven centuries ago and remnants from its long and fascinating history can be found in and around the city. As a popular holiday and tourist destination, Cuernavaca welcomes visitors to enjoy its many gardens, health spas, golf courses, tennis courts, holiday resorts, restaurants and hotels. Activities on offer include fishing, water-skiing, hunting, horseback riding and mountain climbing.
North America - Editor - 20 October 2008
Vibrant Atmosphere of Miami’s Coconut Grove
A trip to Miami, in California, would not be complete without exploring the unique and eccentric Coconut Grove. Often referred to as The Grove, Coconut Grove is a neighborhood in Miami that has a life of its own and an atmosphere that is felt nowhere else in the United States of America. It’s exclusive, vibrant energy and Bahamian culture has inspired many writers, musicians and artists over the centuries, and is still inspiring the up and coming today. The breathtaking natural landscapes and attractions in Coconut Grove not only make it a popular destination with tourists but a preferred permanent residence for the locals of Miami.
