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The article presents information about the greatest landmarks in Earth. Landmarks are buildings or places, either built by man or natural, that are considered special in an area. Three of them are the Great Sphinx in Egypt, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Great Wall of China, considered as the longest structure ever constructed.

Reports on the New Years Eve 1999 celebrations that took place around the world. The celebrations in Sydney, Australia; Fireworks at the Great Wall near Beijing, China; Laser illumination of the Egyptian pyramids; Revellers in Ottawa, Ontario; The few Year 2000 (Y2K) computer snags that took place in Canada. INSET: A happy new year.

The article presents the "new" seven wonders of the world as a result of the poll taken by a Swiss-based nonprofit organization. These "new" seven wonders of the world include Brazil's statue of Christ the Redeemer, China's Great Wall, Egypt's pyramids, India's Taj Mahal, Jordan's Petra, Peru's Machu Picchu, and Rome's Colosseum.

The article discusses the luxury tour package launched by Marriott Hotels which will allow visitors to experience the New Seven Wonders of the World. The wonders were chosen in 2007 by voters on the Internet. Visitors traveling to the Taj Mahal in Mumbai, India can stay in oceanfront rooms and visit spas. Marriott offers yoga classes for people visiting the Great Wall of China. Packages to Machu Picchu in Peru and the Pyramids in Giza, Egypt are also presented.

Features the trips to some Wonders of the World offered by travel agents in the United States. Cost of the package trips; Description of the Great Alaska Highway, Panama Canal, the Stonehenge, the Easter Island, Mayan Ruins, Great Wall of China and the Great Pyramids of Giza.