ROME - THE CAPITAL OF ITALY

                                    Rome's history spans more than two and a half thousand years. While Roman mythology dates the founding of Rome at only around 753 BC, the site has been inhabited for much longer, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied sites in Europe. The city's early population originated from a mix of Latins, Etruscans and Sabines. Eventually, the city successively became the capital of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, and is regarded as one of the birthplaces of Western civilisation and by some as the first ever metropolis.

                                    Rome has the status of a global city.Rome ranked in 2014 as the 14th-most-visited city in the world, 3rd most visited in the European Union, and the most popular tourist attraction in Italy.[14] Its historic centre is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Monuments and museums such as the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum are among the world's most visited tourist destinations with both locations receiving millions of tourists a year.

                                   Rome today is one of the most important tourist destinations of the world, due to the incalculable immensity of its archaeological and artistic treasures, as well as for the charm of its unique traditions, the beauty of its panoramic views, and the majesty of its magnificent "villas" (parks). Among the most significant resources are the many museums – Musei Capitolini, the Vatican Museums and the Galleria Borghese and others dedicated to modern and contemporary art – aqueducts, fountains, churches, palaces, historical buildings, the monuments and ruins of the Roman Forum, and the Catacombs. Rome is the third most visited city in the EU, after London and Paris, and receives an average of 7–10 million tourists a year, which sometimes doubles on holy years. The Colosseum (4 million tourists) and the Vatican Museums (4.2 million tourists) are the 39th and 37th (respectively) most visited places in the world, according to a recent study.

                                   The city was one of the centres of the Grand Tour, when wealthy, young English and other European aristocrats visited the city to learn about ancient Roman culture, art, philosophy and architecture. Rome hosted a great number of neoclassical and rococo artists, such as Pannini and Bernardo Bellotto. Today, the city is a major artistic centre, with numerous art institutes and museums.

                                  Rome is a major archaeological hub, and one of the world's main centres of archaeological research. There are numerous cultural and research institutes located in the city, such as the American Academy in Rome and The Swedish Institute at Rome.[119] Rome contains numerous ancient sites, including the Forum Romanum, Trajan's Market, Trajan's Forum, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon, to name but a few. The Colosseum, arguably one of Rome's most iconic archaeological sites, is regarded as a wonder of the world.

                                 

JAIPUR - THE PINK CITY OF INDIA

           The city of Jaipur was founded in 1726 by Jai Singh II, the Raja of Amer who ruled from 1688 to 1758 .The construction of the city began in 1726 and took four years to complete the major roads, offices and palaces. The city was divided into nine blocks, two of which contained the state buildings and palaces, with the remaining seven allotted to the public. Huge ramparts were built, pierced by seven fortified gates.

            During the rule of Sawai Ram Singh, the city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, in 1876. Many of the avenues remained painted in pink, giving Jaipur a distinctive appearance and the epithet Pink city . Jaipur has many cultural sites like Jawahar Kala Kendra formed by Architect Charles Correa and Ravindra Manch. Government Central Museum hosts several arts and antiquities. There is a government museum at Hawa Mahal and an art gallery at Viratnagar. There are statues depicting Rajasthani culture around the city.Jaipur has many traditional shops selling antiques and handicrafts. The prior rulers of Jaipur patronised a number of arts and crafts. They invited skilled artisans, artists and craftsmen from India and abroad who settled in the city. Some of the crafts include bandhani, block printing, stone carving and sculpture, tarkashi, zari, gota-patti, kinari and zardozi, silver jewellery, gems, kundan, meenakari and jewellery, Lakh ki Chudiya, miniature paintings, blue pottery, ivory carving, shellac work and leather ware.

           JJaipur has its own performing arts. The Jaipur Gharana for Kathak and Ghoomar are popular folk dance styles. Tamasha is an art form where Kathputli puppet dance is shown in play form.Jaipur has four majors fairs and festivals namely Elephant Festival, Gangaur, Kite Festival Jaipur and Teej. Jaipur is also famous for the Jaipur Literature Festival, the world's largest free literature festival in which country-wide authors, writers and literature lovers participate.

        Jaipur is a major tourist destination in India forming a part of the Golden Triangle. In the 2008 Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Survey, Jaipur was ranked the 7th best place to visit in Asia.[46] According to TripAdvisor's 2015 Traveller's Choice Awards for Destination, Jaipur ranked 1st among the Indian destination for the year.[47] The Presidential Suite at the Raj Palace Hotel, billed at US$45,000 per night, was listed in second place on CNN's World's 15 most expensive hotel suites in 2012.

          Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) is Rajasthan’s biggest convention and exhibition centre. It is famous for organising events such as Vastara, Jaipur Jewellery Show, Stonemart 2015 and Resurgent Rajasthan Partnership Summit 2015.Visitor attractions include the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Galtaji, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Garh Ganesh Temple, Sri Kali Temple, Birla Mandir, Sanganeri Gate and the Jaipur Zoo. The Jantar Mantar observatory and Amer Fort are one of the World Heritage Sites. Hawa Mahal is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument with 953 windows that rises 15 metres (50 ft) from its high base. Sisodiya Rani Bagh and Kanak Vrindavan are the major parks in Jaipur.Another major tourist attraction is Chokhi Dhani, which is a Rajasthani ethnic village themed resort & restaurant. The place homes a small village with a mix of activities like Camel riding, Maze, Palm reading, Magic Shows, Rajasthani dances and a typical Rajasthani dinner.

         Winter season   ie November to February is the right time to visit the  cities of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur the dynasities. If we observe the structure of constructions, all the forts  were constructed at the adjecent to hill tops.  Security and strength of the forts may be main reason. One can plan to see all the forts at a time as these are very nearby comparing to world tourism places just  two to three hundred kilometers. The world tourists may plan from New Delhi the capital of India.

SYDNEY - A STUNNING TOURIST CENTRE IN AUSTRALIA

                               The name Sydney comes from "Sydney Cove" which is where the English admiral Arthur Phillip established the first settlement, after arriving with the First Fleet. On 26 January 1788, he named it after Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney, who was the home secretary at the time, and the man responsible for the plan for the convict colony in Australia.

                      The "City of Sydney" was established on 20 July 1842[9] by the Corporation Act which encompasses present-day Woolloomooloo, Surry Hills, Chippendale and Pyrmont, an area of 11.65 km². There were six wards established by boundary posts. A boundary post still exists in front of Sydney Square.

                     The boundaries of the City of Sydney have changed fairly regularly since 1900. The bankrupt Municipality of Camperdown was merged with the city in 1909. As a result of the Local Government (Areas) Act 1948, the municipalities of Alexandria, Darlington, Erskineville, Newtown, Redfern, The Glebe, Waterloo, and Paddington were added to the City. In 1968 the boundaries were changed and many of these suburbs moved to be part of a new municipality of South Sydney. South Sydney was brought back into the city in 1982, but became separate again under the City of Sydney Act of 1988 and then became smaller than its original size at 6.19 km². It grew again in February 2004 with the merger of the two council areas, and now has a population of approximately 170,000 people.

                Spend one day riding the double-decker buses to all of Sydney's top sights or one day on the beach. Or why not do both? Explore the city at your own pace, take a walk along the magnificent coastline at Bondi Beach or hop off at the Sydney Fish Market to grab some fish and chips.Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded onboard commentary as you travel between 34 stops, including top destinations like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour and Bondi Beach. Go in-depth at any given place by simply hopping off the bus to explore. You can experience Sydney and Bondi's most noteworthy attractions at your own pace with your choice of ticket, valid for either 24 or 48 hours.

                   Every one knows that Sydney is a harbour city. Sydney harbour bridge,Sydney opera house,Dee why beach, Sydeny tower are few of the most beauttiful tourist spots in Sydney. Shall we plan a tour to Australia.

CANNES - MUST SEE TOURIST PLACE IN FRANCE

                       In the 10th century, the town was known as Canua. The name may derive from "canna," a reed. Canua was probably the site of a small Ligurian port, and later a Roman outpost on Le Suquet hill, suggested by Roman tombs discovered here.  located on the French Riviera. It is a commune of France located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, and host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The city is known for its association with the rich and famous, its luxury hotels and restaurants, and for several conferences. On 3 November 2011 it also played host to the G20 organisation of industrialised nations.

                      Discover the impressive art world of the French Riviera on a small-group, half-day tour from your Cannes port of call. Set out for Nice to take in the area's exquisite art museums, marveling at the biblical-inspired paintings of Marc Chagall in the city's Chagall Museum and perusing one of the largest collections of works by Henri Matisse at the nearby Matisse Museum. Afterward, depart for the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, an exquisite French villa known for its ornately furnished apartments and 9 impressive gardens, each one sporting a different theme.

                     Head to Nice's leafy Cimiez district for your first gallery visit, the Chagall Museum, devoted to the works of Modernist Marc Chagall, a master of Expressionism, Symbolism and Cubism. Pick up an audio guide and explore the gallery at your leisure. Don't miss his famous collection of biblical paintings. Your next stop is the Matisse Museum, housed in a 17th-century Genoese villa. This French painter found short-lived notoriety in Fauvism, but grew to become one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, especially in the genre of plastic arts.

                     Let your eyes roam over the vibrant colors and vivid forms of the many masterpieces held here, and make sure to admire impressive pieces such as Tempête à Nice and la Serpentine. Next, wind along the breathtaking Middle Corniche road to the peninsula town of St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to visit Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, an ornate Italian–style mansion occupying 17 acres (7 hectares) of manicured gardens.

                   It was once the home of Béatrice Ephrussi, a member of the Rothschild family, and today houses her remarkable collection of sculptures, antique furniture, rare porcelain and classic paintings. Wander the luxury apartments, stroll the gardens and gaze out over the magnificent Mediterranean from your hillside vantage point. At the end of your time here, relax on the drive back to the Cannes cruise port.

                   Every year, one of the most important international events in the film industry takes place over 12 days in mid-May at the Palais dies
 Festivals in Cannes: the Cannes Film Festival 2017.The 70th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2017 will take place from 17 to 28 May 2017.  Founded in 1946, today this Festival gets some of the largest media coverage in the world . It brings together more than 120 000 participants. So one who can enjoy the beauty of Cannes and film festival may plan to visit France this summer holidays.

BRITISH MUSEUM - A TOURIST'S HEAVEN IN UNITED KINGDOM

                              The British Museum was founded in 1753 which maintained its position as the most popular attraction with 6.8 million visitors to its Great Russell Street site. It was largely based on the collections of the physician and scientist  Sir Hans Sloane.The museum first opened to the public on 15 January 1759, in Montagu House, on the site of the current building.The Museum became a construction site as Sir Robert Smirke's grand neo-classical building gradually arose.


                             The King's Library, on the ground floor of the East Wing, was handed over in 1827. Its expansion over the following two and a half centuries was largely a result of an expanding British colonial footprint and has resulted in the creation of several branch institutions, the first being the British Museum (Natural History) in South Kensington in 1881.

                            In 2013 the museum received a record 6.7 million visitors, an increase of 20% from the previous year. Popular exhibitions including "Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum" and "Ice Age Art" are credited with helping fuel the increase in visitors. Plans were announced in September 2014 to recreate the entire building along with all exhibits in the video game Minecraft in conjunction with members of the public.

                            The British Museum is one of the UK’s largest and most visited museums, chronicling over 2 million years of human history. Make the most of your visit on this 5-hour small-group tour, then marvel at London’s historic monuments on a guided walking tour.Meet your guide and small group of no more than 8 people outside the British Museum and use your pre-paid tickets to skip the queues and head straight inside. Then, take a walk through some 6,000 years of human history as you follow your guide around the museum’s impressive exhibits. Visiting British Museum is not only a eye feast but also a very useful to gain the knowledge of ancient culture and heritage of the people that of United Kingdom. 

EIFFEL TOWER - AN ATTRACTiION TO PARIS

VARANASI - INDIA'S SPIRITUAL &TOURIST CENTRE

        Varanasi formerly know as Benaras is an upcoming metropolitan city with its own airport  25 Kms from the main city. It has frequent trains from all major cities of the country . It is a 12 hours journey from New Delhi by train. However by road it is approx 800 Kms and takes 12 to 14 hours. Government and many private luxury buses ply for overnight trip to and from New Delhi.

                                        Varanasi has many beautiful temples in its entire vicinity. The Kashi Vishawanath Temple and Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple have the utmost significance among these all. People from all over India and especially from Tamil Nadu come in large numbers to offer prayers and make wishes. On a normal day, there is a queue of at least 2 kms passing through a web of narrow lanes. It also must be kept in mind that leather and electronic devices are strictly not allowed inside the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.


         Fondly called as Benares or Banaras the city gives you experience like none other. It welcomes you with open arms, lets you be lost in its lanes. Arms which are discreet yet so wide, lanes which are narrow yet so alive. From ancient temples, Ghats and monuments to modern cafes’ and malls, the city has everything to offer.


        Varanasi has around 84 Ghats of spiritual and religious significance where pilgrims and locals offer prayers and take bath to apparently wash away their sins in holy river Ganga while few are reserved for cremating Hindu bodies. Out of the 84 Ghats, Dashashvamedh Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat have the most significance.Varanasi is full of must see places in every nook and corner. Temples, mosques, archaeological sites are all in plenty

        Dashashvamedh Ghat is the most famous and probably the oldest river bank in Varanasi. According to a mythological belief, this Ghat was created by Lord Brahma to welcome Lord Shiva. There are several Shiva temples in the close proximity of this Ghat. Every evening a group of Pandits perform prayer on the bank which is one of the major attractions of the city. Every Tuesday and on few Hindu festivals, the prayers are more extravagant.


         Manikarnika Ghat makes you think beyond materialistic pleasures of life. Use primarily for cremating the dead bodies the Ghat makes you realize that everything has to be left here when a soul leaves the body. Locals say that the corpse fire always keeps burning and still there are bodies waiting to be cremated round the year.


       Banaras Hindu University is One of the largest Residential Universities in Asia it boasts of a humungous campus of 1300 acres. The most prominent landmark is the Shri Vishwanath Mandir, located in the centre of the campus. The foundation for this 252 feet (77 m) high complex of seven temples was laid in March 1931, and took almost three decades to complete.

       Regarding food  it is paradise in real terms. Banarsi people love to eat and serve. Breakfast is usually Aloo Poori/Kachori often accompanied with Jalebis and curd and finished with a glass of Kulhad milk. The famous Street food here includes Aloo Chaat, Golgappe, tikkis and Tamatar Chaat. Off late, the city has come up with a lot of fine dine and specialized restaurants and cafes. However locals still love to eat out in the open.Banarsi Pan is famous all around the world.Right from the morning to late night, you can find a tea-stall everywhere

 Varanasi experiences extreme temperatures of 42 ⁰C in summers and 1-3 ⁰C in winters on a very cold day. The best time to visit the place is Feb to April and Sept to first week of December when the climate is moderate and favourable for traveling in a pleasent manner.