IBT Staff Reporter

What do you think of when you think of Switzerland? Is it the dramatic landscapes and quaint country settings? Or is it the unique French, German and Italian cultural influences? Maybe it's the historic castles and heritage?

21st-century Britain is bursting with contemporary culture yet steeped in thousands of years of history. With celebrations and festivals happening throughout the year, Britain is vibrant and inspirational and entertains and charms visitors time after time. Full of exhilarating urban experiences contrasted with the tranquility of quaint villages, no matter where you are you can discover the rich he...

Spain is, above all, a mosaic of cultures.Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, Cordoba, and Granada are examples of the harmonious coexistence of tradition and modernity in each and every Spanish city. More than 50 million tourists visit Spain each year, making it the second most visited country in the world, So ask us about Spain! Anything at all. A trip to Spain is a celebration of dive...

Germany’s landscape is as diverse as any country in the world. From the awe-inspiring Alpine Foreland, home to the Zugspitze mountain, Germany’s tallest at 2.962 meters (9.715 feet), providing a playground for hikers in summer and skiers and snowboarders in winter; down to the spotless 38 kilometer (24 mile) stretch of golden sandy beach on the island of Sylt and the National Park of Wattenmeer i...

The miracle of Italy is that all its treasures come packaged in a gorgeous country of majestic mountains, placid lakes, idyllic islands, splendid cities and wonderful walled villages. An ideal climate plus warm and gracious people make Italy a perfect destination for an active vacation, the art lover, the gourmand, the hedonist combined, why not, with business.

Washington DC is located near the middle of the eastern coast of the USA. It is 230 miles south of New York City, less than an hour drive to Baltimore and slightly more than two hours to Philadelphia. The city is near the vast Chesepeake Bay about 100 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding landscape is nearly flat with some gently rolling hills and shallow valleys. Summers can get q...

Boston is one of America's oldest cities and first settled in 1630. The capital of Massachusetts, Boston is a city rich in history and tradition, yet vibrant and modern. Located along the northeastern seaboard of the United States, Boston is about 200 miles northeast of New York City. Logan International Airport serves the area. Although only two miles north east of Boston, it will take you about...

Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second largest city in the United States of America. It is located on the southern coast of California about 75 miles (120km) north of the Mexican border and 400 miles (600km) south of San Francisco. The original name of the city was

San Francisco is on the coast of California about 400 miles north of Los Angeles. It is situated along the shore of a large bay sheltered behind the California Coastal Mountains. The city is renown for its steep streets with panoramic views of beautiful San Francisco Bay and the surrounding mountains. It has a very moderate climate with warm summers and chilly winters but without extremes. Constan...

New York has always been the city of unlimited options: dining, shopping, entertainment. The fifth character of Sex and the City series lives up to its name and charms both locals and travelers. Whether you plan to sip a cosmopolitan in the newest club, eat a hot dog while watching a baseball game, stroll the streets of Manhattan or take a photo of the Statue of Liberty, New York will always have ...

USD : On the US front this week it all starts with Existing Home Sales data for the month of December. On Tuesday we see the release of Consumer Confidence data. The

The Australian Dollar continued last week to be bogged down in a 4 cent trading range with the low being 0.6414 and the high being 0.6839. With the local data out during the

The U.K. unveiled a 2.3 billion pounds ($3.2 billion)in credit founding to its troubled auto industry to help it become greener, innovative and more productive.

Bill Gates, now working full time at his philanthropic foundation - the world's largest - says its assets lost 20 percent of the their value in 2008, but said spending would increase as it seeks to tackle global inequity ranging from education, to health issues.

On Monday Southern African Bishops urged African leaders to stop supporting Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe or accept complicity in a passive genocide.

Mark Gottfried quits as Alabama Basketball head coach, The University announced Monday afternoon after 10 years of seasons.

The Senate Finance Committee confirmed the nomination of Timothy Geithner, 47, as President Barack Obama's Secretary of the Treasury.

Verizon Wireless introduces its femtocells to the market on Monday, a book-sized device that boosts cell phone signals within a new home is being sold now.

Lil' Wayne's first single off new rock album Prom Queen is set to released on a live stream from Wayne's Myspace page on January 27 at San Diego.While,'Rebirth' Rock album release is due on April 7, according to MTV.

A pre-released of Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) was introduced Monday, the next version of its Web browser.

Jon Favreau Obama's Speechwriter Girlfriend, Alejandra Campoverdi, is a White House deputy chief of staff assistant and also a Maxim Model is working with him at the White House.

On Monday Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Company is making good on its 45nm roll-out plans -the company released five new low-power Shanghai-class Opteron processors and two more special edition chips.

The horror by Neil Gaiman won the top prize for children's literature: The 2009 John Newbery Medal Monday, according to the American Library Association.

Monday afternoon, the school of Alabama announced the resignation of basketball coach Mark Gottfried - UA Director of Athletics Mal Moore said in a statement today.

The Yankees team closed a one-year contract with Andy Pettitte for just under $6 million, with incentives that could push it close to $12 million.

American Express Co reported its 2008 fourth quarter net income fell 79 percent to $172 million or 15 cents per share compared to 71 cents in the prior year, the company said in a statement Monday.

A German motorist missed a bend in the road, broke through a barrier and hurtled up a bank, crash-landing on a church roof in eastern Germany, police said on Monday.

Singer Taylor Swift appearance on CBS's hit 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' has not aired yet however she says it's a part for the ages, according to People magazine.

This stunning city is perfect for an unforgettable romantic getaway. Stay in a swank hotel, enjoy romantic seafood dinners on the waterfront, indulge in shopping for exclusive designer goods, dance the night away in each other's arms, explore the colourful back streets and temples, hike up hilltops or stroll on the beach at sunset. Hong Kong has it all!