Mauritius' main island, from which the country derives its name, is of volcanic origin and is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs. It was the home of the dodo, a large flightless bird related to pigeons, driven to extinction by the end of the 17th century through a combination of hunting and the introduction of predatory species. All in all, the island is a great place to contemplate the impermanence of life. Where on the island would you most like to do that?
During the 16th century, the Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony; in 1898 following the Spanish-American War they were ceded to the US. The Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth In 1935. Manuel Quezon was elected president, but since then, the country had developed many great attractions. Which one would you most like to visit?
In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multi-party democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. An insurgency led by Maoist extremists broke out in 1996. Now, however, the country is safe and has many beautiful sites for you to visit. Which one is at the top of your list?
Quebec is a great place to escape from the dominant anglophone bent of most of the rest of North America. Originally settled by the French crown, the province remains, to this day, the repository of some truly stunning and awe inspiring sites and attractions. Which of these great French places would you most like to visit on your next tour north into Canada's French side?
Zimbabwe began as a part of the British crown colony of Rhodesia. Large parts of Zimbabwe have previously been covered by forest, the African bush, with an abundant wildlife.
Turkey joined the UN in 1945 and in 1952 it became a member of NATO; it holds a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council during 2009-10. In 1964, Turkey became an associate member of the European Community. Over the past decade, it has undertaken many reforms to strengthen its democracy and economy; it began accession membership talks with the European Union in 2005. Which of these great sites in Turkey would you most like to visit?
Fort Collins and the Poudre River Valley Area Campgrounds Camping
Rocky Mountain National Park Scenic Drive
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument Scenic Drive
Dinosaur National Monument Scenic Drive
From swaying grasslands and red-cliff mesas to glorious Rocky Mountain alpine meadows filled with wild flowers, Colorado creates travel memories that last a lifetime.
Costa Rica is a wonderful paradise, and the weather there is some of the nicest you will come across, tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands. This climate is great for getting out and exploring the sites the country has to offer. Which of these great sites would you most like to visit?
