Travel Guide to Ibiza, Spain

Ibiza, also known as the White Island, is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, 79 km off the coast of Spain. The island, one of the 4 Balearic Islands, consists of cove beaches, high towering cliffs and is densely covered with pine trees. The island’s capital is Ibiza-Town, one of Europe’s oldest towns.

What to see / do

• Aqua Mar Water Park
• Can Marca Caves
• Dalt Vila
• Hippy Markets
• Ibiza Diving
• Las Salinas Salt Flats
• Ibiza Tourist Train

Events

• Revelta i Beneides de Sant Antoni Abat – Known for bonfires, parades, dancing, feasting and many people dress up in costumes
• Cavalcade (Sa Rua) – The beginning of Lent are celebrated with parades, masked balls, and special festivities for children.
• Festa de Maig – Spring Flower festival
• Processio de la Beata – Floats and people dressed in folk costume honouring Sant Catalina
• Festa del Melo – A Watermelon festival celebrating the end of the harvest

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Travel Guide to Barbados

Barbados is an island country in the Caribbean and its name means “bearded ones”. The island has been an independent country since 30 November 1966, after its long association as a British colony.

What to see / do

• Harrison's Cave
• Swimming with Sea Turtles
• The Atlantis Submarine
• The Barbados Museum
• The Barbados Wildlife Reserve
• Welchman Hall Gully

Events

• Agrofest -- A 2-day festival to celebrate agriculture.
• Barbados Jazz Festival -- A week of internationally renowned musicians performing at various venues.
• Barbados Windfest -- A three day wind- and kite surfing competition.
• Cropover -- One of the biggest festivals with many major related events.
• Holder's Season -- An assemblage of music, comedy and theatre from around the world.
• Holetown Festival -- A weeklong celebrations with street fairs, performances, arts and crafts and a beauty pageant.

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Travel Guide to Seychelles

The Republic of Seychelles is an island country spanning an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean and an estimated population of 86,525. The Seychelles became a republic within the commonwealth when it achieved independence from Britain in 1976.

What to see / do

• Aride Island Nature Reserve
• Domain Val-de-prés – A craft village
• Ile Coco Marine National Park
• L'Union Estate
• The Curieuse Marine National Park
• Vallee de Mai
• Victoria Market

Events

• Kreol Festival – A folklore event with dance, music and storytelling
• Oceanbeat Music Festival – A line-up of acid jazz and soul music
• Seychelles Regatta – A sailing competition and showcase
• Subios – underwater film and image festival

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Travel Guide to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil and the most visited city in the southern hemisphere. The city is known for its natural settings, balneario beaches, carnivals, Bossa Nova and dances like the samba and salsa.

What to see / do

• Botanical Gardens
• Copacabana, Ipanema and other Beaches
• Corcovado and the Statue of Christ
• H. Stern Gem Museum
• Museo de Arte Moderna
• Sugar Loaf Mountain

Events

• Children's Day
• Folklore Day
• June Bonfire Festival
• Rio Boat Show
• Rio Carnival

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