Tourist Information
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Queensland Armchair Guide
For those seeking a tropical side of Australia, this quirky travel guide is an excellent choice to prepare you. It is packed not only with useful information on accommodation, transportation, restaurants and tour services but also local histories and attractions. A full colour guide displaying the many spiders you may encounter is also included for your enjoyment.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet is one of the best all round travel and destination guides out there. They have an absolutely huge amount of information and photographs that give a lot of details on almost anywhere and everywhere you would ever want to go. Put simply, if you like travel you will like this site.
World Travel Guide
The World Travel Guide from Columbus has a huge amount of information on countries and travel destinations worldwide. The site can be navigated using maps of areas, and is also split into sections about countries, cities, airports, cruises and attractions.
Postcards of the Past
Almost 4000 old postcards from all over the world are categorised on this site by location and provide an excellent historical overview of places, buildings, landscapes and people.
China Holidays
For interested China travellers, this site offers all the important tourist information such as Visas, China holidays, major traditional festivals, cultural china highlights, attractions and much more.
Dine With A View
Why not orientate yourself quickly to this new city from a good vantage point? A beautiful setting is one of the most enjoyable parts of fine dining, and this website puts you in touch with restaurants all over the world that have fabulous views. Whether it is water views, cityscapes, garden settings or historical attractions, Dine With A View will help you make it happen.
RoughGuides
Rough Guides publishes information about thousands of destinations online, taken from up-to-date travel guides. Their site allows visitors to browse their destination coverage and view information on everything from flights to food to accommodations. The site features some good photographs and useful maps.
Coastal Resorts Guide
Concise guide to the UK's best loved coastal towns with info on attractions, restaurants and hotels.
Rooftop Restaurants
Rooftop Restaurants is your worldwide guide to chic cafes, bars and restaurants that are perched on the top of buildings. Those that enjoy the thrill of heights or are seeking somewhere unique to go while on vacation will certainly find some ideas here.