Hurghada is a modern resort on the Red Sea coast. Once a small fishing village, its popularity with both Egyptian and European holidaymakers has led to the building of so many hotels, bars, shops and restaurants that it now stretches along 20 miles of coastline, which has necessitated a major expansion of the local airport. Today it is one of Egypt’s premier holiday destinations.
Rajasthan is a province in north-west India that is often referred to as “The Land of Kings” due to its historic royal associations. It is the largest state in India, occupying an area of approximately 343,000 sq km, and its capital city is Jaipur.
Summertime temperatures can often reach 45oC, so it is advisable for people accustomed to cooler climates to visit Rajasthan during the winter months of October to March. This is also the best time to enjoy local festivals and traditional fairs.
Founded by the Vikings in the first century AD, Reykjavik means “smoky bay”, named for the natural geysers and geothermal springs which today provide much of the city’s heating. It stands on a peninsula beside Faxaflói Bay in the south-west corner of Iceland, looking out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising behind the city is the imposing Mount Esja, which dominates the skyline.
Picturesque Salzburg is located in central Austria, close to the Bavarian border, and straddling the River Salzach. It is familiar to many of us as the setting of the popular film The Sound of Music and it is also famous for being the birthplace of the composer Mozart.
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