Rekha Raddy

While in the past considered to be quite a dangerous city, Johannesburg is seeing a bit of a renaissance as a travel destination, particularly following on from the 2010 World Cup. A vibrant and interesting city with plenty to do and lots of sunshine, Johannesburg can make a great holiday destination with a difference.

Ibiza is a true holiday island belonging to Spain. It is known as a party haven and as a celebrity hot spot for music fanatics.

France attracts millions of tourists from all over the world who prefer to spend their holidays sampling the beauty, arts, fashion and unique architectural works the country offers. One location that visitors to France never fail to pay a visit is Lyon City, which has a lot to offer.

France's very rich history is not the only reason why you may need to consider France as your preferred travel destination during your next holiday; the country has a lot to offer in terms of art, culture, literature and fashion. Add on to these the straightforwardness of the French and you have a perfect holiday destination.

With its very rich history, the city of Toulouse attracts millions of tourists from across the world yearly. Not only tourists visit the city though; thousands have graduated from the university at Toulouse, which was established in 1922, with more across Europe still receiving their education from the institution.

Spain boats of a number of International airports that serve millions of tourists who visit the country annually. These include Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Santiago de Compostela, Granada, Seville, Malaga, Alicante, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza and Mao.

Greece has traditionally been a major tourist attraction, attracting millions of tourists from all over the world yearly. Although you can comfortably use public transport in moving around, it is highly recommended that you hire a car to move around, considering the mountainous hills you are bound to tackle.

Spain's port city of Valencia is a major tourist destination not only attracting visitors from other European countries but from other parts of the world as well. The city is the third most populous city in Spain, with an urban population slightly over 1 million (2010 figures) and over 2 million people in the metropolitan area.

Glasgow is a city in Scotland that prides itself of being the opposite of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital. Glaswegians feel that Edinburgh represents decadence and conservatism, whereas Glasgow is left-winged and proud of its working class background.

Girona, in Spain, is the port of call for most travellers going to Barcelona of the Costa Brava. What many people don't realise, however, is that Girona is a beautiful place in its own rights and certainly worth spending some time in.