Summer and holiday, a time for the kids to have a blast. At least if you prepare!

Getting away for a retreat is a salve for the soul and body, and few are as good as Hariharalaya

If you're trekking through Australia, do watch out for the often venomous wildlife, especially these critters...

Go to Alaska for amazing whale watching, skiing, and other exciting outdoors activities any time of year.

Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and a popular summer destinations for the English and French

If you're looking for a destination that's just a little bit special for the summer vacation then you might want to think about Jordan. And with visitor numbers down last year, caused in part by uncertainty over the civil war raging in northern neighbour Syria, 2013 in particular might be a good year to find a real value-for-money bargain. Who doesn't want that?

A historic paddle steam cruiser on the River Dart in Devon makes for a fantastic day out for the family.

Known as the "River of Mists," the Skeena River offers a treasure trove of delights for the outdoor lover.

Buenos Aires' classic cemetery, La Recoleta is the final resting place for the country's elite

Statue of Tupac Shakur as an older man in the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts. The center and Peace Gardens, and the statue, are well worth a visit.

This 29 mile canal in Kent has very interesting history behind it, besides being a great place to hire a boat for the day.

Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin is a fun place for the kid in all of us no matter how old you are.

The San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park in Escondido, California offers a thrilling and unique day out for the whole family.

The Wine Festival, Valleta, Malta is an internationally recognized event in Malta that allows for the sampling of some of the best European wines in a pleasant atmosphere.

Built for the 1904 World Fair, Vulcan is now Birmingham Alabama's pride despite his lack of wearing bottoms.

Visiting Florida's Walt Disney World Resort is a magical experience for the whole family.

There is a little known gem just outside of Disney World in Orlando, Florida called Old Town. Themed around the 50's, this 4 1/2 block area of Kissimmee is packed with tons of activities for the young and the old alike.

A family trip to the mountains of Oregon is not only a scenic drive but it can also be educational and fun for the entire family if you stop at the Grant County Historical Museum in Canyon City, Oregon, for some American history.

When winter’s chill is becoming tiresome and dreary, many families from the UK and across Europe head for the Canary Islands and Fuerteventura.

The Fareologists at Bing Travel (http://www.bing.com/travel) today issued their forecast for the 2011 summer travel season, predicting airfare and hotel costs will continue to swell.

Ivrea is a small city near Turin in Italy. Every year during their Carnevale they have a unique festival that involves throwing oranges at other people. While it may sound like a zany way to get your orange juice there is a historical reason for the citrus mayhem.

The Pergamon Museum, named for the Pergamon Altar, a monument so large that it fills one of the museum's rooms.

Visiting the Empire State Building in New York City is an experience you will never forget. The Empire State Building was constructed in 1931. It was the world’s tallest building for the next 41 years and is currently the tallest building in New York City.

Loch Ness in Scotland is famously known for the Loch Ness Monster affectionately called 'Nessie'.

For the true movie lover, a trip to the Zero Film Festival is a must do trip at least once.