Few cities in the world glide so effortlessly between the present and the past like Vienna. Its splendid historical face is easily recognised: grand imperial palaces and bombastic baroque interiors, museums flanking magnificent squares and, above all, the Hofburg - where the Habsburg rulers lived, loved and married into empires. One of Europe’s most dynamic urban spaces. Just a stone’s throw from Hofburg, the MuseumsQuartier houses some of the world’s most provocative contemporary art behind a striking basalt facade. Outside, a courtyard buzzes on summer evenings with throngs of Viennese drinking and chatting. Nearby, restaurants brim with imbibers enjoying the pleasures of wine and food, while across the yard a museum cafe pulsates with beats.It’s also a place where sushi and Austro-Asian fusion restaurants stand alongside the traditional Beisl.

Our Top Picks for Vienna
1 Stephansdom
Scaling Stephansdom, Vienna’s glorious Gothic cathedral and beloved icon
2 Schloss and Schönbrunn
Savouring the bombastic pomp of Schloss Schönbrunn and the views from its gardens
3 Gumpendorfer Strasse
Immersing yourself in Vienna’s textures on a night or day ramble along Gumpendorfer Strasse
4 MuseumsQuartier
Hanging out in the MuseumsQuartier, an art space spiked with bars and alive with urban energy 5 MUMOK
Being provoked by naked bodies smeared with salad (among other modern art flourishes) at the Vienna’s MUMOK

Ideas For your Incentive:
The Beautiful Blue Danube:
Enjoy an excursion up the beautiful blue Danube to the Wachau region. To the strains of waltz music played by the ship’s band, you steam past a landscape steeped in legend – little winegrowing villages, baroque towns and terraced wineyards. In the evening your ship berths in Vienna again, where you can enjoy an exhilarating shipboard party – complete with music, dancing, and the Viennese specialities of your own choosing.

Dining on divine desserts:
If you have always wanted to know how the wafer-thin pastry for strudels is made, and the secret of the filling that makes an apple strudel taste so divinely Viennese, why not watch a top chef at work? Leading Viennese restaurants give you an opportunity to learn the art of strudel making. Once your work is done, you double your enjoyment when you eat the fruit of your labours!

An evening out Viennese Style:
An evening spent eating, drinking and singing at a heuriger – a typically Viennese wine tavern – passes all too fast. The fun really starts after a trip on an old-time tram where they serve wine and pretzel: the waiters bring delicious local specialities – washed down by wine, of course – and for your entertainment, sentimental Viennese songs performed by original “Schrammel” musicians. Romantic walks by torchlight through the vineyards at night are particularly popular, as are wine tastings and the grape harvest in autumn.

Gala Evening in an exquisite setting:
Just like bygone times: guests are driven to the palace in so-called fiacres (a horse-drawn carriage), where they are welcomed by performing magicians and musicians, and a “Knight of the Rose” presents each lady with a rose. In these magnificent rooms, the waiters are dressed in baroque costumes, a Master of Ceremonies grandly announces each course of a gala dinner, and the guests are entertained by singers and dancers. There are no limits to this display of splendour – how about an exclusive performance by the Vienna Boy’s Choir followed by fireworks at midnight in the palace gardens?

Vienna is all this and a lot more... Make it a lifetime experience in Vienna...

source: :Lonely Planet and Vienna Convention Bureau

Paris

Paris, the city of light, has many of the world's most visited attractions,. Among them, the Eiffel tower, the Louvre palace, the Notre-Dame cathedral and the near-by Versailles palace are truly unique. The business district of La Defense with the Grande Arche from Danish architect Otto von Spreckelsen testifies to the economic and artistic vitality of Paris.

Paris probably has more familiar landmarks than any other city in the world. As a result, first-time visitors often arrive in the French capital with all sorts of expectations: of grand vistas, of intellectuals discussing weighty matters in cafés, of romance along the Seine, of naughty nightclub revues, of rude people who won’t speak English. If you look hard enough, you can probably find all of those. But another approach is to set aside the preconceptions of Paris and to explore the city’s avenues and backstreets as if the tip of the Eiffel Tower or the spire of Notre Dame wasn’t about to pop into view at any moment.

Our Top Picks for Paris

Paris' new museums
Introduce yourself to one of Paris’ new museums: the architecturally stunning (and content-rich) Musée du Quai Branly or the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Sainte-Chapelle
Be stunned (and inspired) by the veritable wall of sublime stained glass in Sainte-Chapelle, one of the most beautiful houses of worship in Christendom
Musée d'Orsay
Marvel at the incomparable collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art at the waterfront Musée d'Orsay
Centre Pompidou
Enjoy the collections and the spectacular rooftop views at the Centre Pompidou, the world’s most successful art and culture centre

Under the Eiffel Tower
Go not to the top but the bottom of the Eiffel Tower and look up for a new take on the landmark that’s more Parisian than Paris itself
The Seine
Enjoy the views of the timeless Seine from the banks or on an evening cruise
The Marais
Check out the stately hôtels particuliers (private mansions) in the Marais by day and the district’s throbbing bars and clubs after dark
Montmartre
Relive the ooh-là-là Paris of cancan and windmills on a walking tour of Montmartre

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Paris. We will propose a restaurant for a light lunch near the hotel. After lunch we suggest a stroll in an historic quarter of Paris, including visit to a public garden, an historic site, and a popular street market.
Day 2 For your first full day in Paris, we recommend a stroll to view one of the grandest public gardens of the city, with spectacular views of Paris from its esplanade. Our itinerary will take you along one of the city's most beautiful boulevards. After lunch, you will continue to explore this area. We will give you recommendations for visits to public monuments.
Day 3 Today's itinerary will focus on an area where gourmet food shops abound. Two spectacular monuments that visitors to Paris should not miss are located here. After lunch, you will continue exploration of the area.
Day 4 On your last full day in Paris, our itinerary will guide you to the more interesting "off-the-beaten-path" spots away from the crowds. In the morning, you will stroll through a residential area where you will see several examples of buildings decorated in the Art Nouveau style. In the afternoon, visit the charming "passages of Paris" as well as a beautiful garden hidden away from the view of tourists strolling by.

Turkey

Turkey might be the world’s most contested country. Its landscape is dotted with battlegrounds, ruined castles and the palaces of great empires. This is the land where Alexander the Great slashed the Gordion Knot, where Achilles battled the Trojans in Homer’s Iliad, and where the Ottoman Empire fought battles that would shape the world. History buffs can immerse themselves in marvels and mementos stretching back to the dawn of civilisation.
Then again, if you want to simply unwind, spend an afternoon being pampered at a hamam, or let the warm waters off the Mediterranean coast lap at your toes. Adventure lovers can head east to Nemrut Dagi National Park. Bon vivants need look no further than Istanbul, where the markets and bars are among the most stylish and atmospheric, and the mod Ottoman cuisine rates as the tastiest, in the world.

1 Istanbul
Visit Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofya. Haggle like mad in the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar. Float along the Bosphorus. And that's just for starters
2 Safranbolu
Pause to admire an unspoilt Ottoman townscape, then stay in Ottoman style in a restored wooden house
3 Pergamum
Visit the Acropolis and Asclepion and wonder at the staggering temains of a once-great Anatolian Kingdom
4 Gallipoli
Wander the Anzac battlefields and ponder the follies of war
5 Ephesus
Marvel at the most extensive remains of a Roman city complete with a 25,000-seat theatre
6 Hîerapolis
Admire the ruins of a great Roman city located above the famous white travertines of 'Cotton Castle' (Pamukkale)
7 Lycian Way
Walk through beautiful, remote countryside high above the sea
8 Cappadocia
Float over Cappadocia and admire the extraordinary fairy chimneys, then delve deep to explore the unique underground cities
9 Amasya
Photograph glorious Ottoman houses hanging over a river and overlooked by rock-cut Pontic tombs
10 Ani
Stroll around the beautiful abandoned ruins of this former Armenian capital
11 Doyubayazit
Explore the ruins of dramatically sited Ishak Pasa Palace, then watch the sun set over snowcapped Mt Ararat
12 Sumela
Visit a monastery clinging to a rockface, then trek into the Kackar Mountains beyond
13 The Far Southeast
Adventure in the wild far southeast - it's open for travellers at last!
14 Nemrut Dagi
Rug up and witness the sun rise over the mighty fallen heads resting on the mountain top
15 Sanliurfa
Explore the historic Golbasi area, then shop in Urfa's exotic bazaar

Macau...

Macau is a city with two faces. On the one hand, the fortresses, churches and food of its former colonial master Portugal speak to a uniquely Mediterranean style on the China coast. On the other, Macau is the self-styled Las Vegas of the East. Rather than skyscrapers and office towers, the construction here is all about Vegas-style mega-casinos and hotels.
There is much more to Macau than gambling. The peninsula and the islands of Coloane and Taipa constitute a colourful palette of pastels and ordered greenery. The Portuguese influence is everywhere: cobbled back streets, baroque churches, stone fortresses, Art Deco buildings and restful parks and gardens. It's a unique fusion of East and West.

Macau is nearly as profitable as Las Vegas. And as with Vegas, a trip to its casinos is a memorable experience. The Sands currently has the biggest gaming floor in the world, making it an obvious choice for casual thrill-seekers. Away from the tables, the Macau Tower looms over the region.
Food in Macau is quality fare, drawing on the best Chinese gastronomy and authentic Portuguese dishes. Eateries like Espaco Lisboa and Oporto Interior are like being transported to the Iberian Peninsula. Homegrown dishes range from street stalls to five-star feasts.
Golfers can enjoy two 18-hole courses, while other active options include karting, horse-riding, skating, windsurfing and even a trip to the dog track.
Elsewhere, the new open-air waterside strip at Fishermans' Wharf is modern and tasteful (mock volcano notwithstanding), offering a pleasant area to while away evening hours and pick up souvenirs.

Yunnan

Yunnan has some of the most magical and diverse scenery in all of China. There are endless trekking opportunities in the south’s tropical rainforests, and in the north, snow-capped Tibetan peaks hide dozens of tiny villages and temples rarely visited by tourists. Even, Kunming, the provincial capital, has a flavour that seems more than half a world away from Beijing. Kunming, ‘Spring City, ’ has earned a reputation for being one of the more cosmopolitan and relaxed cities in the southwest. Yunnan is the sight of important archaeological discoveries, including sophisticated Bronze Age cultures around Dian Chi (Lake Dian) and the oldest human remains yet found in China. It’s hard to comprehend all that Yunnan has to offer until you get here.

Our Top Picks for Yunnan

1 Yuanyang and rice terraces
Watch the sun rise and set on the magnificent Yuányáng rice terraces
2 Lugu Hu
Escape the crowds and while away the days exploring low-key Lugu Hu
3 Xishuangbanna
Soak up the Southeast Asian atmosphere in tropical Xishuangbanna
4 Lijiang’s and old town
Get lost among the canals and cobbled lanes of Lijang’s old town
5 Tiger Leaping Gorge
Trek Tiger Leaping Gorge, a breathtaking hike amid dramatic cliffs and waterfalls

South America

South America... a mixture of African, Indian and European influences which have given it a very distinct flavor. It has a host of marvelous attractions, with most suitable for the whole family. You will find science, nature and history exhibits throughout the continent as well as a host of natural attractions, from volcanoes to cold glaciers and strange animals. It offers incredible pre-Columbian sights all along the Andes Mountains in Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia. The best known of these are probably the Nazca Lines (Ica), Chan Chan (Trujillo) and Machu Picchu (Cuzco) in Peru and Ciudad Perdida in Colombia. Furthermore, there are lots of stylish colonial churches and palaces, there are also great beaches and a very good atmosphere to give you a change from your daily routine.

Those who are into the fast paced life of big cities have a number of cities to choose from. Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santiago or Lima all combine modern life with a South-American touch. In all of South America, native Indian languages are still spoken, but they become less frequently so. In countries like Paraguay and Bolivia the indiginous languages are (almost) dominant.
The Amazon River (Rio Amazonas) of South America is one of the longest two rivers on Earth. The Amazon has by far the greatest total flow of any river, carrying more than the Mississippi, Nile, and Yangtze rivers combined. The Amazon Rainforest in South America represents over half of the planet's remaining rainforests. This region is home to 2.5 million insect species, tens of thousands of plants, and some 2000 birds and mammals. The diversity of plant species is the highest on earth with some experts estimating that one square kilometer may contain over 75,000 types of trees and 150,000 species of higher plants. This constitutes the largest collection of living plants and animal species in the world.
South America is home to many interesting species of animals including parrots, tarantulas, snakes, and mammals. There are not many large predators in South America, but the Jaguar is one of the strongest predators in the world. There are three animals found mainly in South America that look very different from each other, but are closely related. These are the sloth, the anteater and the armadillo. One of the most famous animals that lives in the Amazon river is the piranha fish. They are known for their sharp teeth and an aggressive appetite for meat and flesh. The largest snake in the world, the Anaconda, lives in the rivers and dense forests of South America. Brightly colored poisonous frogs live inside the forests. The camel-like Llama is another important animal that lives in South America.
The world's highest free-falling waterfall Angel Falls is located in the wilderness of Venezuela. Another important waterfall is Iguacu Falls, which is taller than Niagara Falls. The water level rises and falls with the season, but the spectacular Devil's Throat with its high-flying plume of spray is always a thrill. The fact that the newly discovered Gocta Falls in Peru are the third largest in the world, says a lot about the exoticness of the continent.

Our Top Picks for South America:

1 Machu Picchu, Peru
Rugged treks to awe-inspiring ancient Inca ruins hidden in cloud forests

2 Galapagos Islands
Stunning volcanic islands teem with fearless animals, offering the wildlife experience of a lifetime

3 Amazon, Brazil
Steamy jungles packed with wildlife and lingering rivers set the stage for unforgettable adventure

4 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The breathtaking city of samba and beach culture, with one of the world's wildest parties

5 Cartagena, Colombia
Architectural gem of the continent, a city graced with winding alleys and bougainvillea-strewn balconies

6 Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
One of the world's highest, single-drop falls, hidden deep in the Amazon

7 Parque Nacional Madidi, Bolivia
Massive Amazonian park with some of the greatest biodiversity of any of the earth's protected regions

8 Buenos Aires, Argentina
One of the continent's coolest cities boasts elegant buildings, colorful neighborhoods, excellent cuisine and gorgeous residents

9 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
An oasis town offering splendid desert odyssey tours of salt mountains, moonscapes and geysers

10 Pantanal, Brazil
A wild region with one of the greatest densities of animal life on the continent

Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s main lure is its long, sandy Black Sea Coast – which still boasts swaths of stunning beaches and picturesque bays despite the expansive construction work – but there is so much more to this country, and so much of it remains largely untouched and unvisited by overseas tourists. Networks of well-maintained hiking trails and horse-riding routes allow you to discover Bulgaria’s lush mountainous and forested landscapes, especially around the Rila and Pirin Mountains, inhabited by bears, lynx, rare birds and other kinds of wildlife now becoming scarce elsewhere in Europe.

Getting around the country is easy, with cheap and efficient public transport to ferry you between the cities and into the remoter, rural corners, where the traditional, slow pace of life continues much as it has done for centuries. Here you’ll come across multicoloured monasteries, filled with fabulous icons and watched over by bushy-bearded priests, and impossibly pretty timber-framed villages with smoke curling lazily over the stone-tiled roofs and donkeys complaining in the distance, where headscarfed old ladies and their curious grandchildren still stare in wonderment at the arrival of outsiders. The cities, too, are often overlooked highlights, from dynamic, cosmopolitan Sofia with its lovely parks, sociable alfresco bars and fascinating museums, to the National Revival architectural treasures and Roman remains of Plovdiv, and the youthful maritime cockiness of Varna.

Our Top Picks for Bulgaria:

1 Sofia
Experience captivating museums, gorgeous churches and the country's best restaurants in Bulgaria's cosmopolitan, youthful capital

2 Rila Monastery
Bulgaria's largest and most revered monastery is renowned for its colourful frescoes

3 Plovdiv
Feast your eyes on the National Revival architecture and awesome Roman Amphitheatre in the old town

4 Koprivshtitsa
This beautifully preserved National Revival–era village is a revered monument to Bulgarian nationhood

5 Bansko
Bulgaria's premier skiing destination, trendsetting Bansko is increasingly popular with international party people

6 Kazanlak
Discover Bulgaria's Thracian heritage in this bustling town with its ancient tombs and memorable market

7 Varna
Bulgaria's cultivated maritime capital hosts fascinating museums, a lively urban beach scene and buzzing nightlife

8 Nesebar
The Black Sea coast's most photogenic town is packed with medieval churches and redolent with ancient history

9 Tryavna
Lovingly restored Tryavna delights with its cobblestone streets, National Revival-era homes and churches

10 Veliko Tarnovo
The medieval capital of the Bulgarian tsars entrances with its majestic fortress and dramatic views

11 Strandzha Nature Park
Lush forests, varied and abundant wildlife and mysterious archaeological ruins characterise this remote park

12 Pirin National Park
With stark, sweeping peaks and long valleys, the Pirin Mountains are a paradise for hikers

13 Bachkovo Monastery
Pilgrims and tourists alike are drawn to Bachkovo for its ethereal art and miracle-working icon of the Virgin

14 Belogradchik
This tiny mountain village boasts world-class weirdness with primordial stone formations protecting a Roman fort

15 Rusenski Lom Nature Park
Rugged scenery and sublime medieval monasteries carved from cliffs are highlights at this expansive reserve