Venice is definitely the most delightful place in Italy, founded in the 5th century it is spread over 118 islands connected by 400 bridges crossing some 160 canals. Locals and tourists frequent rowing boats and the famous romantic gondolas.

Cardiff and Birmingham city centers have recently undergone extensive regeneration so as to bring them up to date as cultural, modern cities.

Rome and Milan have beautiful historic buildings, architecture and art to connect them. But there the similarity stops as each also has their very own unique and individual style to offer a visitor.

Barcelona abounds with history, culture and art. Spain’s second largest city, it is situated in the Cataluna region with the Catalan government based here. Cataluna has its own unique culture and a language separate from Spanish.

Following a series of developments on the south bank of the Yarra River in the 1990s, Melbourne's riverside has reinvented itself as a green and pleasant cultural and leisure space for the whole family.

Perth is a city packed with a host of delightful attractions but to really do Western Australia, you have to visit some of the alluring spots just outside the city. Among the most striking are the Sunset Coast, Swan Valley and Rottnest Island.

With its stunning location and lifestyle, it's not surprising that people from all over the world have been drawn to Melbourne and made it their home. The result is a rich and varied cultural tapestry that's still Australian

One thing you'll discover on your holiday in Melbourne is the importance of the Yarra River for the city and its inhabitants. Not only does it add scenic beauty to the city but it offers a wealth of attractions and a host of activities on its banks.

Often described as "Sydney's outdoors museum", the Rocks is a place where the rich history of Sydney springs to life in the monuments museums and sheer atmosphere of the place. It also offers shopping, fine dining, and great views of the harbour.

You'll never be short of places to go and things to do on your Sydney holiday. In fact, quite the reverse is true. Your main challenge will be to get as much as possible out of your Sydney trip in the time you have available. Here are five tips.

Sydney is packed with places to see things to do but to get the full flavour of the Sydney experience. You have to get out of the city and sample some of Sydney's delightful suburbs to give you a whole new perspective on downtown Sydney itself.

The Melbourne seaside suburb of St Kilda is a place always in a festive mood with it pubs, markets and fun fair. But the St Kilda calendar is also peppered with all manner of events, festivals and ceremonies that make the resort even more vibrant.

While Sydneysiders head for Bondi Beach to escape from the confines of the city, so Melburnians visit St Kilda, a sandy retreat easily accessible from downtown and offering a genuine beach experience with esplanade, fun fair, and pier.

Every city needs a special nearby place where the locals can visit on weekends and holidays to relax and commune with nature. In Adelaide, that special place is the seaside suburb of Glenelg.

Fremantle in Western Australia makes a great side trip from Perth. This bustling port city is full of historic sites and a grand range of entertainment and dining options especially seafood. But the real pleasures in Fremantle are the shopping.