Touring Italy: Puglia & Basilicata Q&A
Considering a Puglia and Basilicata tour, or simply wish to know more about these unsung regions of Italy? We asked our Europe
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Banff holidays
High in the Canadian Rockies, the small town of Banff was established in the 1800s as a holiday destination for wealthy Victorians. Attractions of the town include the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, detailing the history of Banff, the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, with displays telling the story of the first inhabitants of the Banff area, and the Banff Gondola, for rides to the top of Sulphur Mountain and panoramic views across the region.
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Ride the Banff Gondola
Departing from the base of Sulphur Mountain, the gondola offers a breathtaking ascent to the pinnacle of Sulphur Mountain for 360-degree panoramas of the surrounding landscape. At the top there are interpretative walking trails that lead along the ridge of the mountain.
Scenic helicopter flight over the Canadian Rockies
Experience breathtaking views over the Rocky Mountains, a landscape filled with glaciers, lakes, rivers and mountain peaks. Fly 2,300 metres above sea level for beautiful views of Kananaskis and Banff National Park. A range of scenic helicopter flights are available that follow the ridges of Heart Mountain and Doorjam Peak, as well as heading to Barrier Lake, a location that has been used for many Hollywood movies. Learn from the pilots as they provide fascinating commentary about the area's people and past.
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A first-timer’s guide… to Jordan
What should you know before your first trip to Jordan? Cox & Kings' Roop Kumar covers the basics.
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Why you should visit Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: a vibrant stop on the Silk Route, a crossroads between east and west, and the metropole of a medieval empire. This
Read more"Difficult to choose! Seeing the beautiful colonial buildings, some beautifully retsored and others, often still inhabited, crumbling around us. Also, visiting the Monumento Ernesto Che Guervara and hearing the passion in our guide's voice as she explained about the battle of Santa Clara. My husband would say the old cars!
Mrs Jane Jowitt"
"This was a fabulous trip from beginning to end with charming and attentive local guides throughout and wonderful accommodation. The dawn balloon ride over Bagan was particularly magical as was the opportunity to get very close to the fishermen on Inle Lake – a photographer's dream!
Mr Peter Bradbrook"
"The beautiful buildings in Samarkand were awe-inspiring for me.
Mr Norman Young"
"The whole holiday was a fantastic experience, made especially so firstly by the fantastic guide, and secondly by the wonderful company of your other guests.
Mr David Carter"
"There were several inspirational moments - the obvious one was Petra itself, which didn't disappoint, but there were less obvious ones too; Little Petra was so atmospheric, the drive through Wadi Rum and the Bedouin lunch was excellent but perhaps the most inspirational was witnessing an impromptu dance and exuberant singing by school girls at Jerash, which obviously wasn't planned but give us a real feeling for the wonderful people of Jordan.
Mrs Sharon Snell"
"I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for such a wonderful trip. I rate my holiday with Cox & Kings as one of the best ones I have ever had.
Mrs Marciano"
"The Taj Mahal was fantastic, the people in India were overwhelming, they made me feel very humble.
Mr David Bonham"
"We had a fabulous time in Iran. Our carefully worked itinerary was nicely spaced and we were delighted with our female guide.
Mrs Byrom"
"Some excellent memories from each of the areas in Chile we visited – Santiago, the Atacama Desert, the Lake District, Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Williams and Easter Island. The two highlights were Torres del Paine and Puerto Williams – in the former you felt as if you really were at the bottom of the world, almost like the outback in Australia. The daily activities in Puerto Williams were excellent.
Mr Brendan Fitzgerald"
"Registan Square in Samarkand - The sight was so extraordinarily beautiful it took our breath away, and we all stood silent for several minutes, just taking in the scene. I think this site is one of the wonders of the world.
Dr. Eva Simmons"
"We have just returned from a wonderful trip to Jordan. The content allowed us an unhurried glimpse into the past. Our guide, Sofian, was knowledgeable, patient and great company, an asset to your organisation. A memorable journey. Thank you.
Mrs Carole Hunt"
"The guide who accompanied our party throughout was outstanding. he was efficient, knowledgeable, informative, good humoured, patient and friendly and his English was excellent.
Mr and Mrs Moseley"
"The Cox & Kings Europe consultant who handled the bookings for our holiday was excellent and made the arrangements extremely efficiently in a pleasant and helpful manner.
Mrs Upton"
"We would recommend this holiday to anyone wanting to visit India.
Dr Leslie Wills"
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