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Lake Ohrid is the largest of Macedonia’s three tectonic lakes, and the second largest in the Balkan Peninsula. The lake straddles the mountainous border between the southwestern region of the Republic of Macedonia and eastern Albania. It lies at an altitude of 693m, with a total area of 349 sq. km and it entails a water temperature of around 24°C in summer. Lake Ohrid is the deepest on the Balkan Peninsula with a depth of 289 meters.
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From at least the ninth century, the territory of present-day Ukraine was a center of medieval East Slavic civilization forming the state of Kievan Rus. The Pechersk Lavra in Kiev is one of the oldest monasteries in Eastern Europe, built by Kiev monks back in 1051, this striking building is the most holy place in the Ukraine, so it is included on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. The Pechersk Lavra is also called the Monastery of Caves.

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Rhodes lies in the Mediterranean Sea and is the third largest of the Greek islands. It is one of the most visited islands in Greece ( after Crete), with about one million tourists annually. There are many reasons why Rhodes is one of the most popular island in the Mediterranean: the natural surroundings crystal clear seas, many parks and recreational facilities, the bright sun and the warm hospitality of the islanders themselves. Rhodes is a living museum of the history of civilization and at the same time an ideal place for holidays, relaxation and recreation.

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Located in a deep mysterious ancient forest known as the “Devil’s Garden” between Zagreb and Zadar, Plitvice Lakes National Park, composed of 19.5 hectares of woods, lakes and waterfalls. Imagine Niagara Falls diced and sprinkled over a heavily forested Grand Canyon. This lush valley of terraced lakes is laced together by waterfalls and miles of pleasant wooden-plank walks. One of Croatia’s top sights, it’s the oldest national park in Europe, deservedly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. Countless cascades and strangely clear and colorful water make the Plitvice Lakes National Park a misty natural wonderland.

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Salzburg is Austria’s 4th biggest city. Only Vienna, Graz and Linz have more citizens. It is one of the smaller provinces but it is one of the most important for the tourism industry. The old town of Salzburg is an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Hundreds and thousands of visitors from all over the world visit the ”Small Paradise” of Salzburg throughout the year. Salzburg as a holiday destination is equally popular in winter and summer.

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Skocjan Caves is a system of limestone caves in the Kras region in southwestern Slovenia, containing collapsed valleys, about 5 kilometers of underground passages, caves more than 200 meters deep and many waterfalls. This is one of the most famous sites in the world for the study of karstic (limestone) phenomenon. Because of their unique natural features and cultural heritage they have been on the UNESCO world heritage list since 1986, and in 1999 were put on the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance as the world’s largest underground wetlands. You will marvel at the beauty of both the underground world and the surrounding karst world above. The temperature in the cave is constant 12°C.

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Tucked away within Banff National Park, within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the largest hotels in the Canadian Rockies. Surrounded by snow-frosted Rocky Mountain peaks, secluded next to a legendary lake, showcased by a majestic glacier. This grand resort offers its guests a front-row seat to some of the country’s most spectacular scenery. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is an all-season, recreational paradise that has been attracting guests from around the world since 1890. The hotel has 550 guest rooms including a wide array of luxury suites.
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