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The tourist attractions, and travel, boarding and lodging facilities in Marrakesh, Morocco, are presented.

The various attractions of Dublin that travelers can enjoy on a visit are listed.

The author discusses about some holiday tips on what to do and see while in Oxford describing some places in detail.

The city of Cork is no longer just the gateway to southwest Ireland, rather it is enjoying the status of being named the European Capital of Culture 2005. Throughout the year, the city will swarm with children's events, folk, jazz and film festivals, more than 800 boats taking part in the Ocean to City race, theater performances and road bowling, together with all the traditional local attractions.

The Romans' extravagance and fondness for hot baths, or hammams, are lasting gifts to visitors in Tunisia. A visit to the country includes a visit to the souk in the old heart of Tunis, exotic cuisine, and a spa treatment that offers the whole panoply of mud treatments and massages.

A visit to China as it prepares to enter the year of the rooster in February 2005 and the changes that have taken place in the country over the previous 20 years are described. The country's extensive modernization is apparent in the new cars, the skyscrapers, and in its citizens' clothes.

The city of Antwerp in Belgium is hosting a major celebration in summer 2004 for the work of the celebrated artist Peter Paul Rubens at the Lille's Palais des Beaux-Arts show held between March and September 2004. A walking tour around Antwerp would show Ruben as a universal artist considering his the astonishing legacy of the master painter, diplomat, and councilor.

The Lou Cagnard is a training sailing ship which is used for sailing holidays . The author recounts the holiday she spent on board the ship.

The author describes her trip through Kenya, which included visiting a primary schoo.

A holiday in Provence, France, can be well spent visiting a number of hilltop villages, each with its own charm. Travelers will be able to take in the beautiful scenery of the region, as well as trying some of the local cuisine and sites of historical interest.

Virginie Doux and Jonathon Gilkes, both supply teachers, have adapted their careers to fit in with their lifestyles living on a canal boat. The couple travel along the UK's canalways, taking short-term supply teacher positions wherever they find themselves.

A visit to the province of Alberta in western Canada is described. Alberta is home to Dinosaur Provincial Park and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, both of which are Unesco world heritage sites.

In August 2002, 62 of the 1,491 shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival were performed by school groups. School groups wanting to perform at the 2003 Festival need to contact the Fringe Office, which operates all year round to help performers to get their shows under way.

A visit to Lapland to meet the 'real' Father Christmas is described. Typical Finnish and Lapp activities, such as travelling by snowmobile and taking a sauna, are all tried, as is a traditional Lapp meal featuring reindeer meat.

The lesser known Gulf coast of Florida offers a welcome change from Disney World and Orlando. The JN Darling National Wildlife Refuge allows visitors to see alligators and manatees, along with herons, snowy egrets, bald eagles and other bids. Fort Myers, FL, also features the winter home of Thomas Edison, which has been preserved as a museum.

A visit to Nerac, France, during the village's annual wine festival is described. The local wines, food and music are all sampled and described.

A teacher on vacation to the Isles of Scilly off the coast of England expected to find herself in a quiet and isolated setting. She found that the town of Tresco has a fine hotel with all the luxuries of home, including cappucino. No cars are allowed, so it is quiet.

Teachers will find the Netherlands to be a interesting place to visit. The country has museums, art and fascinating architecture. Suggested attractions include the barrel organ museum in Utrecht, the Rietveld-Schroder House and the Gouda cheese museum.

The author gives tip how to travel to Boulogne-sur-Mer, where to stay, and places and shops one can visit.

Brussels offers more than an assembly of stuffy Eurocrats, providing both style and culture. Article focuses on Belgium as a travel destination.

Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka province. The province is as yet not as affected by tourism as Goa or Kerala, but it is here that many of Bangalore's techies take their holidays.

Portsmouth Grammar School is attempting to be an important part of the Portsmouth community. To this end, it has set up partnerships with other schools in the city.

Cantabria in Spain has more than 70 beaches and a torture museum. Its rainfall is also disproprtionately heavier than in the rest of Spain.

Some 80% of Uzbekistan's inhabitants are Sunni Muslims. The author follows the country's silk road in the footsteps of Genghis Khan.

Finistere in north-west Brittany is finding new uses for seaweed, which originally was used only as fertilizer and to make iodine. Natural Es 401 - 107 are being used to thicken youghurt and ice cream, as an ingredient in cosmetics and even brewers are flavouring their beer with seaweed.

A personal account of a holiday in Costa Rica and the attractions the country has to offer tourists.

An overview of the opportunities available for teachers in the UK who want to go and teach in the Australian state of Victoria. Victoria currently has a shortage of teachers and is keen to attract teachers, so long as they meet a strict set of criteria.

A personal account of a visit to Cracow, Poland. Details are provided about a number of the city's tourist attractions, including some of its 200 churches, the Lost Wawel archaeological exhibition and the main square.

A personal account of a visit to the city of Tripoli, Libya, and the ancient Roman city of Leptis Magna. While Leptis Magna once had a population of 100,000 and was ancient Rome's gateway to Africa, it is now deserted.

A personal account of a trip to Newfoundland.

An analysis of the possible educational aspects of a school trip on a boat down the River Thames. Boat trips down the Thames are an effective educational experience as they give students the opportunity to see a variety of sites and how they relate to each other within a relatively short space of time.

A personal account of an holiday in Lisbon, Portugal.

The vital role played by lighthouses in protecting vessels from perilous headlands is highlighted by the events of SeaBritain 2005. Maritime museums across Britain are helping to illuminate the hidden history of the lighthouse through a nationwide network of visitor centers, literature and online learning resources.

A personal account of a trip to Paris, France, and visits to a number of the city's art galleries.

A personal account of a visit to the spa town of Druskininkai and Vilnius, both Lithuania.

An overview of SeaBritain 2005, a year-long festival of Britain and its seafaring history being run to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, and how teachers can link some of the festivities to elements of the national curriculum.

An overview of the services offered by indoor ski slopes and how schools can use them to make sure that students have mastered basic skiing and snowboarding techniques before going on an overseas skiing trip.

A personal account of a visit to Kerala, India. The way in which the region's locals co-exist with the wildlife in a state of environmental harmony is commented upon.

A personal account of a holiday on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca and the cultural aspects of the island.

A holiday to the Faroe Islands is described. The islands are particularly attractive for walkers, poets, artists and people who like the simple life, although vegetarians will struggle to find food which they can eat at the main hotels and restaurants.

The events of Flora Day festival in Helston, Cornwall, UK, are described. The festival involves the participation of around 500 of the 1,600 pupils at Helston comprehensive school. The school supports the festival because it believes that the heritage and traditions of the area need to be preserved.

A holiday to Armenia is described. The country has endured a difficult past, suffering earthquakes, attacks by neighbouring countries and the Turkish genocide of 1915.

A tour of Normandy's beaches, battlefields and bunkers some 60 years after D-Day is described. The tour was organised by Leger Holidays, which offers battlefield tours all year round.

A visit to Berlin provides tourists with an opportunity to remember both happy and sinister events. The city is in the process of re-establishing itself as the capital of a united Germany, while at the same time making sure not to forget its past.

A champagne tasting holiday in France with Arblaster & Clarke, wine tours specialist, is described. The tour includes an introductory guide to champagne tasting, plus the opportunity to watch and learn how champagne is made.

A holiday in the Lake Myvatn region of northern Iceland is described. The region attracts around 100,000 tourists every summer, who visit the region to fish for trough or salmon, to walk around the lake and to spend their time birdwatching.

Sue Williams, a music teacher, describes the effect the 'Create Your Future' course has had on her career. Williams signed up for the course in an effort to help her confirm the career path she had chosen for herself, and believes that the course has helped her to increase her self-confidence.

The Canadian Rockies provide novice skiers with an excellent opportunity for learning. In addition to enthusiastic and expert instructors, the Rockies also offer so-called 'champagne powder snow', which has an average moisture content of only 7%, vs around 10% for most North American and European snow.