From regal Schönbrunn Palace to the cascading domes of the Blue Mosque, embark on a journey of discovery that blossoms in the exotic east. Tour Pace: Not too fast and not too slow. A well balanced itinerary with two nights in Vienna, Sofia and Istanbul. In the middle of the tour you are treated to three nights in the walled city of Dubrovnik - the Jewel of the Adriatic! The other one-night stays are comfortably reached in a day’s drive. Hotels: The predominantly modern hotels on this tour include the two Hiltons, the elegant Sheratons in Zagreb and Tirana, Dubrovnik’s seaside Libertas Rixos and the Belvedere in Ohrid.

All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train for a scenic journey through magnificent British Columbia and Alberta. Arrive in Jasper for spectacular views of the incredible Maligne Canyon and marvel at the massive Athabasca Glacier on the Columbia Icefield. Take in the postcard-perfect view of Surprise Corner in Banff and revel in the extravagant floral exhibits of Butchart Gardens in Victoria with this rich and scenic itinerary.

he Kokoda Track, once the scene of bitter fighting between the Australians and Japanese during World War II, is now one of the world's great treks and a pilgrimage for many. The trail runs 96 kilometres between Kokoda and Ower's Corner, crossing rugged mountain ranges of Papua New Guinea, through rainforests and across mountain streams and rivers. Trekkers pass through local villages where descendents of the wartime "fuzzy wuzzy angels" continue to live simple traditional lifestyles whilst providing a warm welcome to passing trekkers. Although the Kokoda Trail is an arduous trek for the fit and adventurous, it is a rewarding challenge, one which will inspire you, as you get an insight into the legends of Kokoda and the hardships they had to endure in their battle to save Australia.

Time stands still in the Canadian Maritimes, preserving a way of life that honors the land and sea - and a cultural mix of early French, Irish, Scottish and English influences. Halifax invites reflection with gracious Victorian parks and gardens. Fishing hamlets in Nova Scotia celebrate their rich seafaring heritage. Diverse cultural influences are chronicled in Lunenburg; at a Cape Breton museum dedicated to the Acadian celebration of La Mi-Careme; and at the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts. Culinary specialties are on the menu from fresh lobster on Prince Edward Island to a "Kitchen Party" at the Keltic Lodge to lunch in the Hall of Great Whales at the New Brunswick Museum - blueberries, apples, potatoes, lobsters, oysters and scallops star. Tauck's New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia tour immerses you in the lure and lore of this down-to-earth, mystical world of mountain lakes, eagles, whales, fishermen, and the sea.

Tour Pace: Enjoy this well balanced maritime journey with four comfortable two-night stays in Bar Harbor, Charlottetown, Ingonish Beach and Halifax, a relaxing ferry from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia and captivating overnight visits to Boston, Saint John, St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and Kennebunkport. Hotels: Experience the highest standards of comfort and service in perfect locations: city centre in Boston and Charlottetown, and scenic waterfront properties in Kennebunkport, Bar Harbor, Halifax and Ingonish Beach and a tranquil setting at The Fairmont Algonquin.