India (Hindi: भारत Bhārat; see also other Indian languages), officially the Republic of India (Hindi: भारत गणराज्य Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east, India has a coastline of 7,517 kilometers (4,671 mi). It borders Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north-east; and Bangladesh and Burma to the east. India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Indonesia in the Indian Ocean.

Home to the Indus Valley Civilization and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Four major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated here, while Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam arrived in the first millennium CE and shaped the region’s diverse culture.

Brazil covers nearly half of South America and is the continent’s largest nation. It extends 2,965 mi (4,772 km) north-south, 2,691 mi (4,331 km) east-west, and borders every nation on the continent except Chile and Ecuador. Brazil may be divided into the Brazilian Highlands, or plateau, in the south and the Amazon River Basin in the north. Over a third of Brazil is drained by the Amazon and its more than 200 tributaries. The Amazon is navigable for ocean steamers to Iquitos, Peru, 2,300 mi (3,700 km) upstream. Southern Brazil is drained by the Plata system—the Paraguay, Uruguay, and Paraná rivers.

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St. Lucia is an island nation located on the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea. In this really gorgeous island, the visitors have the great chance to discover the local culture, to enjoy the beautiful beaches and the amazing view, to find some restaurants, shops and accommodations. It is an ideal destination for everyone seeking for unforgettable vacations. The Hewonarra International Airport is situated on the south side of the island.

Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is an Italian region with a special autonomous statute. There are few large cities in Sardinia. In the south, the capital of the island Cagliari is the first metropolitan area, while Sassari is the regional pole in the north. The island contains numerous extraordinary tourist areas, including the Costa Smeralda.

The island is particularly famous for its beaches, but is also rich in other interesting places, such as some charming sea towns and archeological ruins. Sardinia is also one of the worlds most interesting musical destinations and has two airports to use.

Lake Garda is located in north-east Italy and gives the first taste of Italian culture behind the Alps when coming from the south. The Lake lies beautifully embedded between high mountains, olive groves and vineyards.

The region around the Lake is Alpine and Mediterranean all at once and is truly stunning with its variety of countryside, vegetation and culture. Lake Garda is made up of beautiful cosmopolitan towns and fantastic scenery. It is an ideal holiday destination for those seeking rest, relaxation, beauty and entertainment.

Emilia Romagna is the second richest region of Italy in both its cuisine and character. It comprises of the two historical regions of Emilia and Romagna and forms a rough triangle that is bordered by the Adriatic Sea on the east, the Po River on the north and the Apennine range on the south. Emilia Romagna consists of nine provinces giving a spectacular variety of natural and historical sites as well as sources of entertainment. It is a spectacular destination that will certainly satisfy each of the senses.

The resort of Protaras is located on the south east coast of Cyprus, near the famous Agia Napa beach that is only a few minutes drive away. Protaras is actually a town built on a piece of flat, scrubby land and it is consisted mainly of a grid of restaurants, nightclubs and shops surrounded by numerous hotels and holiday apartment blocks. The main beach at Protaras offers a vast range of water sports opportunities and nearby at Agia Napa there are 2 exciting water parks. Visitors may also enjoy a stroll along the cliff tops of the coastline, particularly in spring, when the landscape is covered in wild flowers.

Preveza is a coastal prefecture, one of the four that make Epirus, known for its great variation in landscape ranging from high mountains, plains and gorgeous beaches. Aside from bordering the other three prefectures of Epirus, Preveza also borders the Amvrakikos gulf to the south and the Ioanian Sea to the west.

It is a place that is greatly developed in tourism and has a great number of excellent tourist resorts. The region is also known for its great archaeological finds and has many historical sites to visit such as the Castle of Pantakratoras, the Ruins of Nikopolis (an ancient theatre) and the Nekromanteion. Preveza is definitely worth visiting as it beautifully combines natural beauty with fun, relaxation and culture.

Lefkada lies in the middle of Ionian Islands and the closest islands are Paxi, Corfu to the North and Ithaki, Kefalonia and Zakynthos to the South. It is the only island that is connected to mainland Greece through the narrow strip of dry land and the 50-metre long floating bridge from the coast of Aitoloakarnania. Many visitors choose Lefkada for its magnificent beaches; Porto Katsiki and Kethisma are just 2 of them. Of outstanding natural beauty is Gyra, with its magnificent lagoon. Lefkada is impressive even as it first greets the visitor and will definitely be a place you will never forget!

Beautiful and fertile, the island is blessed with some of the most dramatic scenery in the region. Mount Ainos (1628 m.) dominates the south of the island and has been declared a national park. Its tall fir trees (abies cephalonica) are unique to Kefalonia and a small number of wild horses still roam the woodlands. Excavations have established that there were settlements on the island as far back as 50,000 BC.

The wonderful beaches of Kefalonia are famous in Greece for their extreme and unspoiled natural beauty. They all have fine golden or white sand and magnificent emerald waters. Argostoli the capital of the island, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1953, very little remains, one or two houses, the picturesque Fiskardo and the arched bridge stretching across the lagoon and the obelisk at its centre, which commemorates the date of its construction. Lixouri, Kefalonias second largest town is the vestiges of the ancient city of Pali.

On the east side of the island are Poros, Sami and Agia Efimia with its pebbled beaches. Fiskardo, the northernmost harbour on Kefalonia, has kept its traditional colour. Lying opposite and very close to Ithaca, it is surrounded by a thick cypress glade.