We continue our series on destinations that are under threat from rapid development, global warming, pollution and deforestation.

The web site askmen.com recently came up with top 10 list of ancient and treasured sites, that whether due to environmental causes, over-tourism or conflict, are at risk.

To visit these or any other destinations before they disappear, please contact our leisure department on 08 9442 0100.

Downtown Buenos Aires is as sophisticated as any European city, with its wide avenues, fine colonial architecture and rows of pavement cafes. The city was built by French, Italian and Spanish immigrants and the Porteños (locals) still regard themselves as more European than South American. Travellers walking through the leafy parks and boulevards could be forgiven for thinking they were in Madrid, Paris or Milan.

It is impossible not to fall in love with Paris. The city's people are stylish and flirtatious, its architecture seductive, its restaurants and nightlife devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and its streets are scattered with dreams.