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Eternal flame at the Gandhi memorial (Raj Ghat)

The Mahatma Gandhi memorial in Delhi, India was one of the few places in the capital city that I wanted to make sure to visit when I travelled around India last winter. Delhi has a lot of tourist attractions and the Raj Ghat area along Mahatma Gandhi Road is a great place to visit on tour of Delhi. The road (also referred to Ring Road on some tourist maps) follows along the Yamuna River. Along the Raj Ghat route are memorials to the deceased Prime Ministers of India.

My arrival in India in November 2010 was coincidentally timed with President Obamas visit to India.

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The ski resort has plenty of activities all year round, it is claimed.

Those keen to take out travel insurance and have a fun-filled holiday should consider Zermatt in Switzerland.According to Edith Zweifel, media and content manager at Zermatt Tourism, there is something for everybody is this popular ski resort.One attraction likely to draw many visitors is the Horu-Trophy, which runs on January 12th-15th and is the areas curling championship.It takes place outdoors, so those wishing to enjoy the locations stunning views can do so while watching international contestants attempt to take the trophy.There are other adrenaline-fuelled events taking place there throughout the year, with Mountain Race Gebirgslauf Zermatt – Rothorn held on February 25th.Ski runner and ski tourers will compete in the night-time race that could be ideal for holidaymakers to witness the areas culture.Ms Zweifel also notes Zermatt Unplugged is set to occur on April 17th-21st, proving perfect for music lovers.The festival has “a special atmosphere and world-class music stars” and the expert notes: “During the day you do spring skiing, in the late afternoon and in the evening you go to the concert.”This years festival saw six stages rolled out, as well as a special showcase and jam session with James Walsh & Friends, the former being the British musician formerly known for his role in Starsailor.And there is also plenty going on at the destination during the festive season, with international choirs, chamber orchestras and numerous concerts, Ms Zweifel adds, or a cinema and gallery for those keen to stay indoors.By Robin Western  

Ive been to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina only once during New Years 2009/2010. It was fun, but cold, and we could tell that the area would be entertaining to come back and visit come summertime. (Wed probably spend a lot of time playing miniature golf we saw about twelve awesome looking courses!)

Of course, Id also love to go back and visit the actual beach in Myrtle Beach, which was just lovely in December, as cold as it was. And now, theres a fantastic, 1.2 mile long boardwalk to enjoy as well! The boardwalk was opened on Saturday, May 15, 2010 (as I was getting married in Key West, Florida), and it looks fabulous.

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Geiranger Fjord

DAY FIVE: FLAM & VOSS

We took an excursion from Flam to Voss along the Gudvangen Fjord.

Lunch was arranged at the historic Fleischers Hotel which specialises in Norwegian food including smalahove, a smoked sheeps head. We had ­marinated salmon and herring instead.

After a look at Voss we took the train back to Flam and saw some of the most spectacular scenery in Norway.

DAY SIX: SAILING HOME

Goodbye Norway and your fabulous fjords.

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