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Categories: 2021 Total Solar Eclipse
Categories: Aboa
Third largest national park in South Africa, Addo National Park covers over 400,000 acres and includes the Bird and St. Croix Island groups. The top five main attractions found in the park include: lions found on the southern section of the park, he...
Categories: Addo National Park
Categories: Adélie Land
Alajuela is the third largest city in Costa Rica, and located northeast of the capital San Jose. A main attraction to visit in Alajuela is La Paz Waterfall Gardens; this ecological attraction is trailed with five waterfalls and countless species of w...
Categories: Alajuela
Categories: Alexander Island
Situated between Morocco and Tunisia on the Northern coast of Africa, Algeria is nearly three times the size of Texas. The country has a green coast, beautiful mountains, alluring but mostly dormant or extinct volcanoes and breathtaking oases. It als...
Categories: Algeria
Categories: Alley Glacier
Tucked away at the mouth of a valley, far from the beaten tourist path, Alligator Pond, Jamaica, is a small fishing community popular with Kingstonians for its seafood restaurants nestled up to a beach where marine turtles go ashore. The surrounding ...
Categories: Alligator Pond
Built in 1976 to resemble a Mediterranean village from the 1500s, Altos de Chavon, Dominican Republic, just east of La Romana and Casa de Campo luxury resort, is perched atop a bluff overlooking the Chavon River. Altos de Chavon includes an archaeolo...
Categories: Altos de Chavon
Categories: Amantani Island
The naming of Amanzimtoti is generally attributed to Shaka Zulu. He was passing through the area with his army on one of his campaigns and stopped to rest. He was brought a calabash filled with water from the river. He sipped the water and said: Kant...
Categories: Amanzimtoti
On the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, Amber Cove lies near the city of Puerto Plata.
Categories: Amber Cove
The latest truce in Angola has given the country more hope than it's had in a long time. That's because Jonas Savimbi, the leader of the UNITA rebel movement since its inception in the 1960s, died in a battle with government troops in 2002. The loss ...
Categories: Angola
Categories: Antarctic Circle Crossing
Categories: Antarctic Experience
The Antarctic Peninsula thrusts out past the Antarctic Circle, lunging vainly towards the Andes, across the infamous Drake Passage. As far as the Antarctic is concerned, the peninsula is the most densely populated location on the continent, sprinkled...
Categories: Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Sound also know as, Iceberg Alley, is accompanied my views that can only be described as amazing. Huge open skies, enormous icebergs, low clouds, sudden weather changes and constant surprises from the hugely abundant wildlife you see will k...
Categories: Antarctic Sound
Appleton, an inland town in the Siloah Valley 35 mi/55 km west of Montego Bay, is the home of Wray and Nephew's Appleton Estate, where one of Jamaica's leading rums has been made since 1749. You can tour the distillery, watch a video showing how suga...
Categories: Appleton
Categories: Aquila Private Game Reserve
Arenal, in Costa Rica, is the site of one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
On almost a daily basis, red-hot rocks crash down its steep slopes and volcanic grumbles produce huge ash columns above the crater.
In addition to the volcano, t...
Categories: Arenal
Categories: Arenal Dam Dock
Categories: Arenal Hanging Bridges
Arenal volcano is the most spectacularly active in Costa Rica. Hotels in the region tout their views of the lava flows and red hot boulders ejected from the volcano glowing in the darkness. Although eruptions are the main attraction, you should be aw...
Categories: Arenal Volcano National Park
Argentina is geared up to thrill - from nights tangoing in the chic quarter of Buenos Aires to gaucho riding in the grasslands of the Pampas. It is also a merry-go-round of incongruity: traditional cream teas in the Welsh community of the Chubut val...
Categories: Argentina
Nestling in a bay of turquoise sea, white sand and rocky coves lies Arniston – a little-known gem on the Cape south east coast. Discover an authentic fishing village – also known as Kassiesbaai – dating back to the early 19th Century, and now a natio...
Categories: Arniston
Visit a sugar cane mill in season, a coffee facility where Costa Rica's superior beans are prepared, and a processing plant for the flavorful macadamia nut. One of the principal attractions of the area is a thrilling ride in a river raft or a kayak. ...
Categories: Atirro
Augrabies Falls National Park, South Africa, features a stunning waterfall (185 ft/56 m high), whose name derives from a San word meaning "Place of Great Noise." It is located near the border with Namibia, about 390 mi/625 km north of Cape Town. The ...
Categories: Augrabies Falls National Park
Categories: Bahia Culebra
Categories: Bahia de las Aguilas
Categories: Bahia de Samana
With the tallest primary rainforest on the planet, the national forest in Abahia Drake is home to many endangered animal and bird species as well as a huge number of indigenous wildlife and flora. From Drake Bay you can also visit the biological rese...
Categories: Bahia Drake
Categories: Bahia Huevos
Bahia Paraiso is located on the far western edge of Osa Peninsula just bordering the Corcovado National Park to the south. Due to it's remoteness, it is only possible to get to the lodge by boat or helicopter charters. Getting to Bahia Paraiso is a w...
Categories: Bahia Paraiso
Categories: Bahia Potrero
Bajos del Toro sits in Costa Rica, is situated next to the Poas Volcano National Park, Juan Castro Blanco National Park, and the Bosque de Paz Rain/Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Outdoor activities are plentiful with rugged trail systems to ex...
Categories: Bajos del Toro
Categories: Balleny Islands
A mere four degrees north of the equator, Bangui (pop. 732,000) is really the only place in the country where you're likely to find anything resembling modern conveniences. It even has a few French patisseries and a bookstore where you can find month...
Categories: Bangui
This small capital has a sleepy ambience reminiscent of a large village. Banjul is also a port city acting as a funnel for a large amount of imported goods. Many of these imported goods find their way to Albert Market, a great place to start leisurel...
Categories: Banjul Gambia
Barahona (Santa Cruz de Barahona) is a remote province in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. It is known for incredible scenery, bird watching and wildlife viewing opportunities, surfing beaches, biodiversity of its forests and ecotourism.
Categories: Barahona
Barra Honda National Park, a small park 110 mi/175 km northwest of San Jose on the Nicoya Peninsula, protects the flora and fauna of the tropical dry forest and has an extensive network of caves. You can hire local guides to lead you through the cave...
Categories: Barra Honda National Park
Categories: Barrientos Island
Bastia’s industrial sprawl is offset by its aged charm. The presence of overwhelming Italian character adds to the city’s attraction. Two distinct areas comprise the city: Terra Vecchia, the old quarter with its haphazard streets and flamboyant Baroq...
Categories: Bastia
The landscape of the central region of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is dotted with small industrial towns and rolling farmland, but its compelling history makes up for what it lacks in scenic drama.This area is better known as the Battlefields, and s...
Categories: Battlefields South Africa
Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, a fishing village 65 mi/105 km east of Santo Domingo, has somehow managed to retain its small-town feel and attitude—despite an explosion in the number of all-inclusive resorts in recent years. Bayahibe is considered one...
Categories: Bayahibe
Categories: Beach of St. Anthony
Categories: Beaufort Island
Categories: Bela-Bela
Believed to be the heart of the Maya civilization, Belize offers travelers the life-changing opportunity to explore Mayan ruins at more than 1,400 recorded Mayan sites. Lamanai, Xunantunic, Caracol and Altun Ha are excellent archaeological sites to v...
Categories: Central America
Categories: Bellingshausen Sea
Benin has the hottest attractions in West Africa - the stilted fishing villages in the lagoon near Porto Novo. It's the kind of place that hides its best features. Be patient and observant to glimpse many of the cultural highlights of Benin. Benines...
Categories: Benin
Bermudez National Park encompasses most of Pico Duarte, the highest mountain in the Caribbean at 10,164 ft/3,098 m, according to surveys, although the Dominican government has officially deemed it to be 10,128 ft/3,087 m. The park is a popular place ...
Categories: Bermudez National Park
Categories: Bird Island South Africa
Categories: Black Glacier
Discover Jamaica's Coast where miles of beaches, natural waterfalls, and wetlands create an atmosphere of adventure, relaxation or quiet wonder. Long ignored as a tourist destination, the Black River and it's surrounding area still retain the flavor ...
Categories: Black River
Located in the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, is the country's judicial capital. The city, whose name is derived from Dutch for "Fountain of Flowers," was founded in 1846 as a British outpost and has many historic buildings and beautiful par...
Categories: Bloemfontein
Famous for their namesake coffee, these mountains begin 12 mi/20 km northeast of Kingston, Jamaica, and rise above the city to form one of the highest continuous mountain ranges in the Caribbean. They have a fragile ecosystem: The range has suffered ...
Categories: Blue Mountains Jamaica
The town of Bluefields was born as a refuge for pirates and English merchants who used this area to hide or refuel before continuing on their expeditions. The biggest cultural festival of Bluefields is the Palo de Mayo celebration. In line with the&n...
Categories: Bluefields
Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, 15 mi/25 km east of Santo Domingo, is hugely popular with Dominicans, and the beach is often packed, especially on weekends, with vendors hawking their wares and merengue music blaring from portable radios. (Be aware t...
Categories: Boca Chica
Boggomsbaai is located in the Western Cape of South Africa. It is home to a number of restaurants, entertainment facilities and malls, as well as historical and cultural hotspots. Boggomsbaai is also a haven for wildlife, and bird and whale lovers ar...
Categories: Boggomsbaai
Bolivia may be one of the poorest countries in South America, but its cultural wealth, the mindblowing Andean landscapes and the remnants of mysterious ancient civilisations make it a rich and exciting destination for those looking for more than post...
Categories: Bolivia
Corsica's picturesque southernmost town Bonifacio gazes across the blue Mediterranean to Sardinia. In its narrow cobbled alleys lingers a strangely medieval mood and the ancient stone houses of the fortress-like, once much-besieged community cling to...
Categories: Bonifacio
Categories: Booth Island
Boscobel Bay is located approximately 10 miles from Ochos Rios, on the north shore of Jamaica. Boscobel has something for everyone to enjoy - private beaches, family resorts and popular activities including scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, golf...
Categories: Boscobel Bay
Bosque de Paz Reserve is a lush jungle paradise in the middle of Costa Rica, only 1 ½ hours from San Jose. Visitors to this private ecological reserve experience natural beauty, crystal waters and fresh air of the mountains while surrounded by...
Categories: Bosque De Paz
Botswana, situated in Southern Africa, has some of Africa's last great wildernesses including the famous Okavango Swamps and the Kalahari desert and is the largest exporter of gemstone diamonds in the world as well as a large beef exporter to the Eur...
Categories: Botswana
Bouvet Island is an uninhabited island known as the most remote island in the world, located in the South Atlantic Ocean southwest of South Africa. This inactive volcanic island is only 49 square kilometres and is 93 percent covered by a glacier. Des...
Categories: Bouvet Island
A growing resort area between Montego Bay and Runaway Bay, Braco is just another slice of paradise in Jamaica.
Categories: Braco
A largely undeveloped park, Braulio Carrillo National Park lies in the mountains 40 mi/65 km east of San Jose on the way to Limon, and is sometimes referred to as "the lungs of San Jose." Some of its beautiful yet rugged mountain scenery and waterfal...
Categories: Braulio Carrillo National Park
For hundreds of years, Brazil has symbolised the great escape into a primordial, tropical paradise, igniting Western imagination like no other South American country. From the mad passion of Carnaval to the immensity of the dark Amazon, it is a count...
Categories: Brazil
Brown Bluff is located at the northern end of the Antarctic Peninsula, and is a tuya (rare flat topped, steep sided volcano that erupted through thick ice or glacier). Brown Bluff is an Important Bird Area, with a breeding colony of adelle, gentoos a...
Categories: Brown Bluff
Categories: Burke Island
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa surrounded by Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast. Art and music is a big part of Burkina Faso culture, and drumming is what the country is know for. Burkina Faso has four protected nati...
Categories: Burkina Faso
The Republic of Burundi is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of Central Africa, with Lake Tanganyika located on the majority of Burundi’s southwest corner. Basket weaving, drumming and dance is an important part of the Buru...
Categories: Burundi
The undisputed windsurfing and kiteboarding capital of the Caribbean, Cabarete, Dominican Republic, a pleasant and vibrant north-coast resort, is also the Dominican Republic's liveliest resort by night. It draws a more eclectic crowd than other resor...
Categories: Cabarete
Categories: Cabo Rojo
Dominica's majestic, mountainous landscape towers above the two oceans surrounding the island: the ruggedly beautiful Atlantic to the east and the calm and romantic Caribbean on the west.
Categories: Cabrits Dominica
Located on the Carribean coast of Costa Rica, Cahuita was founded by a turtle fisherman William Smith in 1828. The little village is laid-back and vibrant submerged in Creole culture and Afro-Caribbean heritage. Visitors can hike the jungle, snorkel ...
Categories: Cahuita
Categories: Cala di Fico
Categories: Calanques de Piana
Caletas Beach in the south Western part of Nicoya Peninsula, in Costa Rica is home to many unspoiled beaches. Caletas Beach is a quiet secluded beach that offers a beautiful sandy shore, and peaceful relaxation. Caletas Beach also has some of th...
Categories: Caletas Beach
Calvi, with its long sandy beach, boarded by parasol pine-trees, is dominated by a Genoese citadel planted on a promontory with the small town below, extending along a waterfront, bustling with fishing boats and yachts. Not surprising its idyllic set...
Categories: Calvi
Forming a bridge between western and central Africa sits Cameroon. The country has four very distinct topographical regions, from a coastal plain of dense equatorial forest, to savanna in the north, marshland surrounding Lake Chad and volcanic, fore...
Categories: Cameroon
The west side of the Sarmiento Canal is flanked by Madre de Dios Island, with towering limstone peaks that fall precipitously into the channel. The east side is interspersed with islands and eventually meets the Chilean mainland. Stunning Amaila Glac...
Categories: Canal Sarmiento
Not only do the waters surrounding Caño Island contain some of the most abundant and varied marine life in the world, but the island also possesses several pre-Colombian archeological artifacts. These artifacts can be explored on several hikes throug...
Categories: Cano Island
A haven for birds and wildlife, Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge is located in north-central Costa Rica, 120 mi/195 km northwest of San Jose. The best way to see it is from the water—narrow boats leave from Los Chiles near the Nicaraguan border fo...
Categories: Cano Negro
Categories: Cap Cana
Categories: Cap Corse
Categories: Cape Adare
Categories: Cape Colbeck
Categories: Cape Hallet
Categories: Cape Roget
Cape Town is southern Africa's most beautiful, most romantic and most-visited city. Few urban centers anywhere can match its setting along the Cape Peninsula spine, which slides like the mighty tail of the continent into the Atlantic Ocean. By far th...
Categories: Cape Town
Situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa you can find a world of your own with the islands of Cape Verde. The archipelago is made up of 10 islands and 8 isles of volcanic origin. Unspoilt beauty adorns these fantastic islands which...
Categories: Cape Verde Islands
Carara Biological Reserve is a tropical dry forest and a nature enthusiasts dream. The reserve is a region of majestic mountain ranges, marshes, verdant forests, rivers and ravines, and archeological sites. The reserve houses a very diverse range of ...
Categories: Carara Biological Reserve
Categories: Cargese
Before the arrival of Columbus and other Europeans, the Caribs—or Kalinago, as they call themselves and prefer to be called—dominated many of the Caribbean islands. A nomadic, fishing and farming people from South America, the Kalinago also knew how ...
Categories: Carib Territory
Categories: Carrillo Beach
Cartago is Costa Rica’s first capital and its oldest capital until 1823. Cartago was founded by Juan Vasquez de Coronado in 1563. It’s an old community that sits at the Irazú Volcano. Cartago’s rich soil is ideal for agricult...
Categories: Cartago
Casa de Campo, a posh resort of country club caliber, offers wonderful beaches, golf, tennis, horseback riding, hiking and many other activities. Enjoy pristine beaches, a beach barbeque, go swimming, snorkeling or partake in other water sports.
Categories: Casa de Campo
Casa de Orquideas also known as the real-life Garden of Eden, is a short 25 minute boat ride from Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica. Casa de Oruideas was founded 30 years ago by American expats Ron and Trudy McAllister. Self-taught botanists, the pair have ...
Categories: Casa Orquideas
Categories: Casa Saladero
Located on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Catalina Island is a tropical palm-fringed island paradise. Visit Casa de Campo, a posh resort of country club caliber. Approximately 45 minutes by ferry from Catalina, Casa de Campo offers...
Categories: Catalina Island/Casa de Campo
Categories: Catandayagan Falls
Cayo Levantado is a small stretch of land off the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic in Samaná Bay. The area offers the beauty of natural rainforest vegetation, marvellous white sand beaches and crystal clear water. Cayo Levantado, due to its ...
Categories: Cayo Levantado
The Cederberg mountains and nature reserve are located near Clanwilliam, approximately 300 km north of Cape Town, South Africa. The mountains are noted for dramatic rock formations and San rock art.
Categories: Cederberg Mountains
The second largest wildlife reserve in the world, this mysterious beauty of wilderness is located in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana. Established in 1961, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve protects different species of wild cats, hoofed and horned an...
Categories: Central African Republic
Ceuta is a tiny Spanish city-enclave on the Moroccan side of the Straits of Gibraltar, surrendered to Madrid by the Portuguese over 400 years ago. The city is on a headland consisting of seven peaks, at the end of a narrow isthmus. The highest of the...
Categories: Ceuta Spanish N. Africa
The Republic of Chad is a large semi-desert rich in gold, uranium, oil and wildlife. Located in Central Africa, Chad borders Libya, Sudan, Cameroon, and Nigeria. Humans have settled in Chad since the 7th millennium BC and since then formed its own tr...
Categories: Chad
Categories: Charcot Island
Chicago is the largest city in the Midwest, known for its soaring skyscrapers, sandy lake beaches, public parks and museums. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a world-class city offering plenty of iconic attractions, diverse neighbor...
Categories: US Cities
From salty-desert top to glacier-crowded bottom, Chile is a gobsmacking reminder of nature's beauty and power. This narrow trickle of a country is jammed with enough geysers, mountains, beaches, forests and volcanos to keep adventure nuts slavering f...
Categories: Chile
Categories: Chintsa
The main attraction in Chirripo National Park, on the northwest corner of La Amistad International Park (60 mi/100 km southeast of San Jose), is Mount Chirripo. At 12,600 ft/3,840 m, it is Costa Rica's highest peak. From Mount Chirripo's summit, you ...
Categories: Chirripo National Park
Categories: Cierva Cove
Named after the Earl of Clanwilliam, this town is one of the ten eldest town in South Africa. The Dutch reformation left remnants of Germanic-style churches, farm buildings, and homes.
Categories: Clanwilliam
Cattle stations and small frontier towns are the only signs of human habitation on the remote Beagle and Cockburn Channels. The waters however, are alive with fish and fauna, including sealions and comical Magellan and Humboldt penguins.
Categories: Cockburn Channel
Cockpit Country, Jamaica, a region 70 mi/110 km southeast of Montego Bay, is characterized by an unusual formation of limestone hummocks and sinkholes, which are heavily overgrown and mostly inaccessible except at the outer fringes. Their attraction ...
Categories: Cockpit Country
Cocos Island National Park might be thought of as the little Galapagos of Costa Rica. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, the island is the northernmost and oldest of a chain of volcanoes, mostly submarine. Cocos Island is one of the world...
Categories: Cocos Island National Park
The Colombia you don't hear about in the newspapers is surprisingly relaxed and is inhabited by extremely personable and spirited people pursuing orderly lives. Its cities may be daunting, but it has some wonderful towns, Caribbean beaches, cordiller...
Categories: Colombia
Categories: Commonwealth Bay
The Comoros islands are wrapped in a fragrant blend of ylang-ylang oil, Arabic aesthetics, African warmth and French chic. Not only this, but they have a history of sultans and soothsayers, plantation owners and eloping princesses. There are cobblest...
Categories: Comores Isles
Once known as the Islands of the Moon, this group of four islands in the Indian Ocean is more rustic and less visited than the Seychelles—but just as beautiful. There are fields of cloves and vanilla beans; swift-running streams cascading down mounta...
Categories: Comoros
Categories: Constanza
The Corn Islands lie of the coast of Nicaragua and are one of the Caribbean's forgotten tropical paradises. Both islands are lush with exotic fruit trees, breezy palm trees, and sandy beaches. Adventure seekers come here for the amazing fi...
Categories: Corn Islands
On the French island of Corsica, Ajaccio is famous as the birthplace of Napoleon. Visit the Bonaparte family home and the 16th century church where he was baptized. Or, take a tour into the wild and rugged outback countryside they call the maquis.
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Categories: Corsica (Ajaccio)
Categories: Corte
Pack your bathing suit, hiking boots, camera, and binoculars. Lush tropical Costa Rica offers the best in Sun, Beaches, and Forests!
Northern Costa Rica is everything from secluded spots of breathtaking natural scenery to a water sports-lovers para...
Categories: Costa Rica
The most powerful attraction of Côte d'Ivoire (also known as the 'Ivory Coast') is its people, so this is the place to be for African history, art or music. There's also a lot of physical beauty, from towering mountains to fishing villages, easily re...
Categories: Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Costa Rica’s famous Coter Lake lies along Costa Rica’s beautiful Northern Pacific mountains, an exclusive location with breathtaking views of Arenal Volcano. Coter Lake is next to the Ecolodge’s primary forest private reserve. This is the perfect p...
Categories: Coter Lake
Categories: Crystal Sound
Categories: Dallmann Bay
Categories: Detaille Island
Diamante Verde (Green Diamond) has a set of ten amazing waterfalls, and is a trip for the adventurous. Hike up a lush mountain in Costa Rica’s southern zone while enjoying tropical fruits and panoramic views, to ultimately camp overnight in a h...
Categories: Diamante Verde
Located on Jamaica's north coast between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios and 75 mi/115 km northwest of Kingston, Discovery Bay may be the spot where Columbus first came ashore in 1494 (though nearby St. Ann's Bay is another possibility). Today, Discovery B...
Categories: Discovery Bay
Djibouti is part of the Horn of Africa with the Red Sea, Somalia, and Ethiopia. Much of it is white sandy beaches. Inland is both semi-desert and desert, with thorn bushes, steppes and volcanic mountain ranges. Djibouti city is late 19th-century and ...
Categories: Djibouti
With over 4 million visitors annually, the Dominican Republic is a top Caribbean vacation destination, which is no surprise considering the many hotels, resorts and attractions the island has to choose from as well as the country’s incredibly welcomi...
Categories: Caribbean
Drake Bay, named after Sir Francis Drake, is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. Naturalist tours lead by professional entomologist are a fun and fascinating way to learn more about the bay. There are also diving adventures, and mountain biking expeditions...
Categories: Drake Bay
Categories: Drakensville
Categories: Dumont d'Urville Station
South Africa's third-largest city, thriving industrial center, and largest port in Africa creates a photogenic place for meandering or eating and drinking dockside. Durban's second-largest population group, Indians, have mosques, bazaars and temples...
Categories: Durban
A bright spot in the country's wildlife scene, Dzanga-Sangha Reserve contains the unspoiled rain forests of the country's southwest. Within the borders of the reserve are Dzanga National Park and Ndoki National Park. Together, these parks are home to...
Categories: Dzanga Ndoki National Park/Dzanga Sangha Reserve
Dzaoudzi (Mayotte) is a French territorial collectivity, in the Comoro chain of the Indian Ocean. Dzaoudzi is the capital and Mamoudzou is the largest city. The land is gently rolling, with some mountains of ancient volcanic origin and deep ravines. ...
Categories: Dzaoudzi (Mayotte)
East African countries include Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. Some of the most amazing wildlife and incredible birdlife live here, and every climate from deserts to glaciers and tropical rain forests can be found in East Africa. East Af...
Categories: East Africa
East Corsica Beach is a relaxing destination with white sandy beaches, beautiful water and is rarely busy. Enjoy long walks on the lovely white sand, swimming in the turquoise sea and water sports.
Categories: East Corsica Beach
On one of the loveliest stretches of the Eastern Cape's magnificent Indian Ocean coastline, East London is South Africa's only river port city, set beside broad Buffalo River. It's an attractive and young-at-heart place that preserves architectural a...
Categories: East London
South Africa's Eastern Cape is known for its expanses of wild and untouched coast and bush. Visit Nelson Mandela's home at Qunu, the Addo Elephant National Park, with the densest elephant population in the world, and explore the dramati...
Categories: Eastern Cape
The smallest country in the rugged Andean highlands, Ecuador has an array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, otherworldly volcanic landscapes and dense rainforest. And all that in a nation no bigger than the US sta...
Categories: Ecuador
Edini (Edeni) is a private game reserve located in South Africa's Kruger Park area. This "untamed garden of Eden" offers 21,000 acres teeming with an abundance of diverse bird life, vegetation and game, including the Big Five.
Categories: Edini
Egypt is probably the world's oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 years ago and is probably one of the oldest vacation spots, also. Early Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and to see the wonders of so...
Categories: Egypt
El Castillo is a historic town located in Rio San Juan, Nicaragua. The most popular sight in town is the 17th century Fortress of Immaculate Conception, or El Morro, a strategically built fortress originally built by the Spanish to defend against inv...
Categories: El Castillo
Categories: El Gigante
Visit and discover the enchantment of the Mayan culture, take a look at the vitality and exuberance within the country's geography, discover the attraction of dark sand beaches, and then be captured by silent nights that lengthen into dawn. The fasci...
Categories: El Salvador
Categories: English Coast
Equatorial Guinea is made up of the island of Bioko (where the capital city of Malabo is located) and Rio Muni, along with several other islands in the Gulf of Guinea—Annobon, Corisco, Elobey Chico and Elobey Grande. The mainland area is border...
Categories: Equatorial Guinea
With a peace agreement with Ethiopia under its belt, Eritrea has a chance to show off its vibrant and friendly inhabitants. More of Eritrea's fascinating archaeological ruins are being unearthed around the country and the waters of the Red Sea are be...
Categories: Eritrea
Categories: Eshowe
Ethiopia may not actually have been the domain of the Queen of Sheba, as legend has it. And it may not be the final resting place of the lost Ark of the Covenant, either. But it's the home of some of the most remarkable ancient civilizations in the w...
Categories: Ethiopia
Though next door to South America and Antarctica, the Falklands are British through and through, with peat fires burning in every hearth and teatimes to set your clock by. Located northeast of Cape Horn, the Falklands Islands (also known as Islas Mal...
Categories: Falkland Islands
Falmouth has often been compared to Colonial Williamsburg because of its 19th century Georgian architecture and plantation complexes. Visit the Greenwood Great House museum, and feel like you've stepped into the 19th century. Music and history...
Categories: Falmouth (Jamaica)
Categories: Featherbed Nature Reserve
Figari is a commune of France on the island of Corsica. The town is in a picturesque, coastal location boasting spectacular views of the sea. The island's excellent weather attracts visitors all year round and makes it an ideal winter...
Categories: Figari Beach
Categories: Franklin Island
Franschhoek is known as the wine and gourmet capital of South Africa. There are a number or wineries, cellars and shops that offer visitors tours and tastings of the local wines. There are also over 100 of the Nations top restaurants and chefs in the...
Categories: Franschhoek Valley
Modern French Guiana is a land of idiosyncrasies, where European Space Agency satellite launches rattle the market gardens of displaced Hmong farmers from Laos and thinly populated rainforests swallow nearly all but the country's coastline. It boast...
Categories: French Guiana
Most people visit tiny Malawi on their way somewhere else. Squeezed between southern and eastern Africa, this poor, densely populated little country makes a convenient stopover for those en route from, say, Mozambique to Tanzania. Those who do make t...
Categories: French Southern Territories
Officially the Gabonese Republic, Gabon is an independent nation in west central Africa.
Categories: Gabon
On a map, The Gambia resembles a bent toothpick piercing the coast of Senegal. A tiny sliver of a country in West Africa, it is little wider than the banks of the River Gambia. Enough of the country, however, lies on the coast where clusters of ocean...
Categories: Gambia
Categories: Gansbaai
Technically, the scenic road known as the Garden Route, South Africa—famous for its beautiful wildflowers, forests and mountainous coastline—runs along the coast from Mossel Bay to the Storms River. However, the entire drive from Cape Town to Port El...
Categories: Garden Route
Categories: Gauteng
George, the capital of Nature’s ‘Garden Route’, is located in the Cape Wildflower Floral Kingdom next to the coast at the eastern end of the Western Cape Province and has a low rainfall Mediterranean type climate with activities year round. George ne...
Categories: George
Ghana is a country situated in West Africa near the equator and on the greenwich meridian, bounded on the North and North West by Burkina Faso (Upper Volta), on the East by Togo, on the South by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the West by the La Cote D'Iv...
Categories: Ghana
Categories: Girolata
Categories: Glacier Alley
Located 165 mi/265 km south of Johannesburg, the lovely but out-of-the-way Golden Gate Highlands National Park in South Africa has antelope and lots of birds, including the rare bearded vulture and the bald ibis. But the main attraction is the scener...
Categories: Golden Gate Highlands National Park
The Gulf of Porto in Corsica is a wonderland of natural wonders, and listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Surrounded by red cliffs, and known for its beautiful sunsets, Porto is a must see vacation destination. The gulf offers ...
Categories: Golfe de Porto
Surrounded by steep hills and tropical rain forest, the chamring town of Golfito has a sheltered position on the Golfo Dulce on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. From here you can explore the Corcovado National Park, the black sand beach at Zancudo, a...
Categories: Golfito
Golfo de Papagayo is a recently expanded area of Costa Rica's rainforest, offering amazing untamed areas for visitors to explore. Papagayo has beautiful sandy beaches, shady pal trees, clear waters, and stunning views. Visitors looking to get away fr...
Categories: Golfo de Papagayo
Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, is situated on Algoa Bay in the Indian Ocean. It is an important seaport and manufacturing centre, as well as a popular resort noted for its fine beaches. Worth visitin...
Categories: Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth)
Pretty, historic Graaff-Reinet, South Africa, located 360 mi/580 km northeast of Cape Town, is worth a half-day's visit. The architecture is quite attractive. Be sure to see the Reinet House and the Old Residency, both beautiful examples of Cape Dutc...
Categories: Graaff Reinet
About 225 mi/360 km from Mthatha lies Grahamstown, South Africa—also known as Festival City, City of Saints or Rhini. Home to Rhodes University and the annual National Arts Festival, Grahamstown is steeped in history. Even the main museum, the Albany...
Categories: Grahamstown
Founded on the shore of Lake Nicaragua in 1524 by Francisco Fernandez de Cordoba, Granada, Nicaragua, is the nation's oldest city, one of the oldest cities in the New World and foremost attraction for tourists from around the world. Granada is the cl...
Categories: Granada Nicaragua
Categories: Grand Bay
Graskop is a small town in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa that was once a gold mining camp in the 1880’s however it’s now a small forestry town. Graskop in Afrikaaans translates to “grassy peak” and a few minutes&rsqu...
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Grootbos Nature Reserve is located above South Africa's Walker Bay, which is where southern right whales calve from June to November and great white sharks are known to linger in the waters. Enjoy whale and shark watching, nature hikes, horseback...
Categories: Grootbos Nature Reserve
Categories: Guacalito de la Isla
Here you can drive to the very edge of a volcanic crater, hike through the heart of a mountain jungle and explore a cherished rainforest in the same day. The Guanacaste region is a beach lover's paradise with its unforgettable white sand beaches and ...
Categories: Guanacaste
Guanacaste, a province in northwestern Costa Rica, is a tropical paradise bursting with outdoor activities. It has more than 400 miles of coastline on the Pacific Ocean, creating many opportunities for water sports like surfing, snorkeling, fishing o...
Categories: Central America > Costa Rica
Guatemala offers Central America in concentrated form: its volcanoes are the highest and most active, its Mayan ruins most impressive, its earthquakes most devastating and its history of repression decidedly world-class. Guatemala is the Mayan heartl...
Categories: Guatemala
Guinea is one of West Africa's better-kept secrets. Following its independence from France in 1958, it was isolated not only from European influence, but also from its African neighbors, and that was how the country's leaders wanted it. But in recent...
Categories: Guinea
Like so many countries in Africa, tiny Guinea-Bissau is clinging to a fragile peace between factions that not long ago were at each other's throats. In the late 1990s, a civil war between the army and the government displaced hundreds of thousands of...
Categories: Guinea-Bissau
Dutch and British colonisation made an indelible mark on Guyana, leaving behind a now dilapidated colonial capital, a volatile mix of peoples and a curious political geography. The country's natural attractions, however, are impressive, unspoiled...
Categories: Guyana
Just outside of Montego Bay is a parish that borders Cornwall county and St. James. The smallest parish on the island, this historical area is the birthplace of labor leader and first Jamaican prime minister Alexander Bustamante, one of seven nation...
Categories: Hanover
Categories: Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Categories: Heredia
Hermanus is located on the southern coast of the Western Cape of South Africa. Hermanus is a famous viewing spot for southern right whales, and they can often be spotted from the cliffs in the town center June through December. Visitors also enjoy th...
Categories: Hermanus
A quiet beach some ten years ago mostly frequented by Ticos and campers, Playa Herradura was an unknown paradise. A superb black sand beach with aqua green waters and a palm tree lined shoreline; Playa Herradura is today a tourist hotspot on the Nort...
Categories: Herradura
All visitors traveling to or from Punta Cana will pass through Higuey, Dominican Republic, a large, vibrant and ungainly town, officially called Salvaleon de Higuey. It was founded in 1502 by Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon, although historic...
Categories: Higuey
Categories: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
Hoedspruit rests in the center of the UNESCO registered Kruger to Canyons Biosphere, and is primarily an agriculture town and hotspot for ecotourism. Its proximity to endangered animals in nearby reserves draws many visitors, and the town also holds ...
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Honduras is the original banana republic, but travel there is easy, enjoyable and inexpensive. The slow pace, natural beauty and low-profile tourism make it particularly appealing to travellers who enjoy getting off the beaten track.
Categories: Honduras
Categories: Horseshoe Island
Built on a bay bounded to the north west by the rocky islets of red porphyry which give it its name, and to the south by a splendid white sand beach, l’Île-Rousse is presented to the tourist in all its beauty. Its palm trees, shops, neat flower garde...
Categories: Ile Rousse
In addition to an office with a printing press for his newspaper, Indian Opinion, Mohandas Gandhi's settlement in Inanda included a clinic, school and homes, including his own family's cottage, Sarvodaya, which means "well-being for all." Today visit...
Categories: Inanda
One of the smaller islands in the South Shetland chain, Intercurrence Island lies just off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Categories: Intercurrence Island
The Irazu Volcano poured smoke from 1963-65 and deposited ash and mud as far away as San Jose. Today, the volcano, located about 35 m/56 km east of San Jose, is surrounded by trees and wide plains where, if you're lucky, you will see foxes and other ...
Categories: Irazu Volcano National Park
Categories: Isandlwana
The vast UNESCO World Heritage site of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa, lies 150 mi/250 km from Durban, along the humid stretch of coast running northward from the St. Lucia Estuary to Kosi Bay on the border with Mozambique.The park comprises...
Categories: iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Isla Coiba boasts 1,450 animal species. Among them whales, manta rays, parrots, and hump backed whales. Don’t miss the exotically feathered Guacamya Royal as she flits above the treetops looking for her prey. Isla Coiba’s volcanic soil makes for verd...
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Isla del Caño is a small island in Costa Rica, and an established protected National Park. Visitors come here for the beautiful beaches, coral beds, and abundant marine life. These waters are home to manta rays, dolphins, sea turtles, whales, ...
Categories: Isla del Cano
Categories: Isla Del Coco
A picture-perfect location just south of Boca Brava, Isla Gamez is an uninhabited island in the Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park by the border of Costa Rica. This island contains colorful coral reefs, mangrove swamps, coconut palms, and glistening ...
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Categories: Islas Murcielagos
Categories: Jaco
Whether you’re up for an adventure, ready to tie the knot or simply want some rest and relaxation in paradise.
We’re the island of happy days, vivid nights and dreams that come true. Paradise in Jamaica can be whatever you want it to be – lose you...
Categories: Caribbean
The small mountain-town of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, 70 mi/110 km northwest of Santo Domingo, enjoys a pleasantly cool climate and is the main gateway to Pico Duarte and a variety of other outdoor thrills. Constanza, the only other town in the m...
Categories: Jarabacoa
Jaragua National Park protects a rare, dry deciduous forest at the extreme southwest corner of the nation. Endangered hutia and solenodon cling to life amid the cacti and scrub, and jade-colored Laguna Oviedo is a precious habitat for flamingos and o...
Categories: Jaragua National Park
Categories: Jicaro Island
Johannesburg's contrasts are some of the most extreme in the world; poverty-stricken and overcrowded Alexandra is surrounded by some of the richest suburbs in South Africa, and downtown hundreds of homeless struggle to survive around the Stock Excha...
Categories: Johannesburg
Kapama Private Game Reserve is located in the Greater Kruger National Park region in South Africa. Enjoy private safari experiences in open safari vehicles, guided bush walks, river boat cruises, and exciting elephant back safaris. The adventurous wi...
Categories: Kapama Private Game Reserve
Kariba is a popular lakeside resort northern of Zimbabwe built around a man-made dam on the Zambezi River and is a singular example of co-existence of man and animal. It is a popular resort area and commercial fishing center. At the same time, the da...
Categories: Kariba
Karongwe Private Game Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary on the banks of the Karongwe River in Limpopo, South Africa. Untamed and tranquil, the vas wilderness is abundant with over 60 mammal species with big cats, elephants, rhinos and birds. This camp ...
Categories: Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Karoo National Park, South Africa, is located near the town of Beaufort West, approximately 250 mi/400 km northeast of Cape Town. Heading into the Karoo, you pass through a landscape of rusty windmills and sheep the color of old corn. Vast plains of ...
Categories: Karoo National Park
Categories: Kenton-on-Sea
With long, tropical beaches and dramatic wildlife parks, Kenya has an exotic tourist image. Enter the more genuine and different world inhabited by most Kenyans: a ceaselessly active, contrasting landscape of farm and field, of streams and bush paths...
Categories: Kenya
The center of the 19th-century diamond rush that made millionaires of Cecil John Rhodes and Barney Barnato, Kimberley, South Africa, is most famous today for its Big Hole. The Hole ranks as one of the world's three largest man-made excavations, havin...
Categories: Kimberley (South Africa)
Kingston is the capital and the commercial, administrative and cultural heart of Jamaica. It is the largest English-speaking city in the Caribbean, has the seventh largest natural harbor in the world, and lies on a wide plain with the sea to the sout...
Categories: Kingston Jamaica
Categories: Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Categories: Klein Karoo
Knysna nestles on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the ‘Garden Route’ of South Africa. It is surrounded by a natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches, making it a natural wonderland. A ...
Categories: Knysna
This enormous and magnificent park is one of the most popular public game parks in the world. Its density of permanent game is unrivalled with hundreds of different species; 507 birds, 336 trees, 147 mammals, 114 reptiles, 49 fish and 34 amphibians!...
Categories: Kruger National Park
Categories: Kuruman
Categories: Kwandwe Game Reserve
Categories: KwaZulu-Natal
La Fortuna is near Costa Rica's active volcano, Volcan Arenal. Driving into the park, plumes of smoke belching out of the volcano become ominiously closer. Arenal has been nearly contastantly active and attracts visitors from around the world. Experi...
Categories: La Fortuna
Christopher Columbus founded the first European colony in the New World at La Isabela in 1493. About 115 mi/185 km northwest of Santo Domingo and consisting mostly of bare-bones ruins and a small museum, it's of interest mostly to devoted history buf...
Categories: La Isabela
Categories: La Pavona
La Romana is located on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. The first thing that comes to mind is Casa de Campo, a vast and luxurious resort offering such indulgences as world-class golf, tennis, horseback riding, and water sports. A prime ...
Categories: La Romana
Lacovia is the longest village in Jamaica, laid out for more than 5 mi/8 km on either side of the South Coast highway and the Black River, both of which divide the community into East and West Lacovia. The name Lacovia is derived from the Spanish nam...
Categories: Lacovia
The lowest point in the Caribbean at 144 ft/44 m below sea level, the super-saline Lago Enriquillo is the remains of a sea passage that millions of years ago split the isle of Hispaniola in half. It's an anomaly in many regards. Not least, it is home...
Categories: Lago Enriquillo
Also known as Lago de Cocibolca, or "the sweet sea," Lake Nicaragua is the largest lake in Central America—about 100 mi/60 km long and 50 mi/30 km wide—and the 21th largest freshwater lake in the world. The city of Granada is located on the lake's no...
Categories: Lake Nicaragua
Categories: Langebaan
Located in northwestern Nicaragua, about 90 minutes northwest of the capital city, Managua, and just 12 mi/20 km from Pacific coast beaches, Leon, Nicaragua, was first established in 1524, though it was destroyed in an earthquake in 1610 and rebuilt ...
Categories: Leon
Often dubbed the Kingdom in the Sky, the tiny independent country of Lesotho is completely surrounded by South Africa, but it has retained its own distinctive landscape and culture. The whole country lies above 3,300 ft/1,000 m—the only country in th...
Categories: Lesotho
Categories: Levie
Categories: Liard Island
Liberia seems bent on destroying itself with a series of horrific internal conflicts. Just as the country appeared poised to begin recovery from a bloody civil war, gunfire broke out again in early 2002, spiraling it into yet another political and hu...
Categories: Liberia
Liberia is a rapidly becoming popular with travelers. It's a charming college town lined with magnolia's and mango trees. Liberia has something for all travelers form its historic architecture to it's accommodations, fantastic servi...
Categories: Liberia (C.R.)
For a country consisting mainly of the Sahara, you'll be surprised to see how pleasantly Mediterranean it can be along its northern coast. From ancient Greek and Roman ruins to modern art and oil money, Libya's a world unto itself. The Libyan people ...
Categories: Libya
Puerto Límon, on a palm-fringed shore backed by mountains, is the country's most important port. It was built on the site of an ancient Indian village, Cariari, where Columbus landed on his fourth and last voyage. Though he felt this was potentially ...
Categories: Limon
Categories: Los Angeles Cloud Forest
Renowned as one of Costa Rica's premier destination resorts, Los Suenos abounds with outstanding recreational facilities and offers a wide array of optional excursions. Spend the day as you wish, experiencing your choice of activities. Play a round o...
Categories: Los Suenos
Categories: Los Uros Floating Islands
Categories: Lowveld
Categories: Lucea
Categories: Macinaggio
Madagascar, the fourth-largest island in the world, lies in the Indian Ocean off Mozambique's coast and includes several much smaller islands. A central chain of high mountains, the Hauts Plateaux, occupies more than half the main island and is respo...
Categories: Madagascar
A protected area in South Africa, Madikwe Game Reserve opened in 1991 and was named after the Madikwe or Marico River. The Reserve used to be farm land however after extensive research, it was utilized as a national park to economically uplift the ar...
Categories: Madikwe Reserve
Categories: Makalali Private Game Reserve
Categories: Malawi
Arriving in Mali can be quite a shock. As you step out of the air-conditioned cocoon of a modern jet at Bamako's airport, you may feel as though you've left modern Western civilization behind. If you look beyond the dusty infrastructure, you'll see t...
Categories: Mali
Managua, Nicaragua, is the country's large, sprawling, low-built and chaotic capital, which never quite recovered from the devastating earthquake of 1972 (80% of its buildings were destroyed). Today, it is a low-rise town that sprawls over a huge are...
Categories: Managua
There's not a lot to do in Mandeville, Jamaica, but this pretty town 60 mi/95 km west of Kingston and some 2,000 ft/610 m up in the mountains offers relief from the heat of beach resorts. It's an important center for bauxite and alumina mining, which...
Categories: Mandeville
The Manu'a Islands (Ta'u, Olosega and Ofu) are much less developed than the main island of Tutuila. Ta'u is the ancient headquarters of the Samoans and the place where Margaret Mead did much of her research in the 1920s. Olosega and Ofu, two islands ...
Categories: Manu'A Islands
Manuel Antonio National Park was established in 1972 by Costa Rica to preserve the biodiversity of one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Its stunning beauty and diverse wildlife is unequaled. Walk through rainforests to expansive, sandy beach...
Categories: Manuel Antonio National Park
Categories: Manyeleti Reserve
Mapungubwe National Park, South Africa's newest, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003, is dominated by Mapungubwe Hill, which lies on the border with Zimbabwe north of Muaina. Massive stone ruins, occupied from approximately AD 950-1300,...
Categories: Mapungubwe National Park
Categories: Marakele National Park
Categories: Marataba Private Reserve
Categories: Marble Point
Marenco's lies at the edge of a breathtaking nature reserve in enchanting Costa Rica. The exotic coastal location provides a variety of opportunities for adventure, family recreation, nature study, and relaxation, in one of the world's most amazing w...
Categories: Marenco
Categories: Marie Byrd Land
Categories: Marion Island
The center of the country's folk culture, Masaya, Nicaragua, is the spot for dancing, festivals, music and handicrafts. Most of Nicaragua's arts and handicrafts are produced in tiny villages located in Masaya Departmento's (state) highlands just west...
Categories: Masaya
Located well to the northeast of Managua, Matagalpa Department (state) is noted for large-scale coffee production, cooler climate and forested mountain countryside. Abundant foliage and cool weather provide a break from the heat and dust of Nicaragua...
Categories: Matagalpa
Categories: Matijiesfontein
Mauritania's attractions include desert oases, beaches, nomadic people and four-wheel-drive treks in the Sahara, but the desolation and constantly encroaching sands make other desert countries more appealing.Every year, sand dunes cover more and more...
Categories: Mauritania
Mauritius is the most accessible island in the Indian Ocean, boasting as much tropical paradise as Maui or Martinique at a bargain price. Though nestled up alongside Africa, it's actually more influenced by British and French ties and massive Indian ...
Categories: Mauritius
Categories: McMurdo Sound
Located on Ross Island, McMurdo is the largest settlement in Antarctica. It's home to about 1,200 residents during the summer season. The station is operated by the U.S., but it's reached by air from New Zealand. (New Zealand's Scott Base is a near n...
Categories: Mcmurdo Station
The Melchior Islands are affectionately known as the “Venice of Antarctica” because of the many narrow canals and small islands that make up the area. The waters here are quite and shallow, but visitors will see a number of unique birds o...
Categories: Melchior Islands
Categories: Miches
Categories: Mikkelsen Harbor
Categories: Miskito Cays
Categories: Mkuze Game Reserve
Modjadjiskloof, South Africa, located about a 25-minute drive from Tzaneen, is home to a very peculiar bar, one that exists in the belly of an African baobab tree. The Sunland Baobab is billed as the largest baobab on earth and is said to be more tha...
Categories: Modjadjiskloof
Categories: Molatedi
Categories: Montagu
At the far northwest corner of the Dominican Republic, about 100 mi/160 km west of Santiago, Monte Cristi National Park protects the largest mangrove system in the nation. Flamingos and roseate spoonbills parade in briny lagoons, and American oysterc...
Categories: Monte Cristi National Park
Montego Bay, with its hotels and beaches, offers the best of the Caribbean. Visit the famous Rose Hall Great House which was once home to the White Witch of Rose Hall, now owned by millionaire John Rollins. Legend has it the White Witch, Annie Palmer...
Categories: Montego Bay
Montelimar, Nicaragua, was once the beach getaway of dictator Anastasio Somoza. After he fled the country in 1979 (following a shootout at the estate), the Sandinistas turned it into a luxury resort complete with villas, restaurants, bars, discos and...
Categories: Montelimar
The Monteverde rainforest area, which comprises ten towns with 8,000 people, is situated on the Continental Divide at an elevation of 5,600 feet. A walk through a Costa Rica Monteverde cloud forest reveals a lush green garden of mosses, ferns, flower...
Categories: Monteverde
Categories: Monticello
Moore Town, a remote village high in Jamaica's John Crow Mountains, is the capital of the Windward Maroons, whose ancestors were slaves who were freed by the Spanish in the mid-1600s and who later battled English colonists. Getting to Moore Town is n...
Categories: Moore Town
Located 6 mi/10 km southeast of Portsmouth, Morne Diablotin National Park, Dominica's largest national park, encompasses a vast expanse of 8,000 acres/3,200 hectares of rain forest.It's located in the mountainous northern interior of the island and i...
Categories: Morne Diablotin National Park
A visit to the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, an extraordinary rain forest 16 mi/26 km southeast of Portsmouth and 3 mi/5 km east of Roseau, is the highlight of any visit to Dominica. The park occupies 17,000 acres/6,900 hectares in the southern p...
Categories: Morne Trois Pitons National Park
Categories: Morning Sun Nature Reserve
Morocco has been mythologised for good reason. Travellers extol the country's unique living history, its shimmering light and its extraordinary art. Morocco is the ideal African starting point for the traveller. An easy hop from Europe, it is hectic ...
Categories: Morocco
Beautiful Mossel Bay is a coastal village and harbor of the World Famous Garden Route. This popular holiday town is blessed with mild climate year round and its status as historical capital of the Garden Route. Today, mussels, which give the harbor i...
Categories: Mossel Bay
Visit Mozambique during its Reconstruction for its stunning beaches, World Heritage sites, funky colonial architecture and colourful local culture.
Maputo, the capital, is quite a place to visit and is mostly famous for its beaches. The University o...
Categories: Mozambique
Mpumalanga is an ancient land, with evidence of human habitation stretching back 100 000 years, and the first major kingdoms and mining empires beginning 46 000 years ago. The region's pre-colonial history is, however, still largely unexplored. Its r...
Categories: Mpumalanga
Named for one of the ships of explorer James Ross and located on Ross Island, Mount Erebus is one of three active volcanoes on the Antarctic continent and the southernmost active volcano in the world. Scientists estimate that the volcano erupts at le...
Categories: Mt. Erebus
Formerly Umtata, the rough-and-tumble town of Mthatha, South Africa, 370 mi/600 km south of Johannesburg, once served as the capital of the Transkei, an apartheid-era "independent" Xhosa homeland that was reintegrated into South Africa following the ...
Categories: Mthatha
Categories: Muelle
Categories: Musina
The succulent desert of Namaqualand, South Africa, 100 mi/160 km north of Cape Town, hosts one of the world's most astonishing floral spectacles in August-September, when light rains transform the rocky plains into dazzling fields of multicolored flo...
Categories: Namaqualand
Namibia has always been a country of superlatives. Dragon's Breath is the largest subterranean lake in the world, Hoba meteorite is the biggest ever found, Gibeon meteorite shower is the largest ever discovered, Namib Desert is the oldest desert a...
Categories: Namibia
The National Park is a lushes forested savannah featuring thousands of species of flora and fauna. Visitors to this beautiful park can expect to see howler and capuchin monkeys swinging from tree canopies, and the musical accompaniment of birds,...
Categories: National Park Santa Rosa
On Jamaica's west coast, just an hour's drive from the airport in Montego Bay is Negril. Known as a laid-back city with a reputation of being chilled out, travelers to Negril will find many opportunities for fun and relaxation complete with...
Categories: Caribbean > Jamaica
The "capital of casual," Negril is located at the western tip of the island, and is most noted for its seven miles of gorgeous white sand beach and incredible sunsets. By law, no building is higher than the tallest palm tree.
Categories: Negril
Categories: Neko Harbor
Categories: Nelspruit
Categories: Newcastle South Africa
Categories: Ngala Private Game Reserve
Nicaragua is best known not for its stunning landscapes or vast cultural treasures, but for a war in which a popular uprising was suppressed by a US-backed government. The after-effects of these and other setbacks have left the country in a state of ...
Categories: Nicaragua
Off of the mainland of Costa Rica is a sanctuary where guests can wake up to the calming waves peeling off the coastal shore, monkeys hollering for your day to start, and an unbelievable view to wake up to. Take a dip in Nicoya's saphhire waters ...
Categories: Nicoya Peninsula
Niger straddles the Sahel, the unforgiving boundary zone in north-central Africa where the greener climes of the south give way to sandy soil and stunted vegetation and then to the dry silence of the Sahara. At just about any time of the year, it can...
Categories: Niger
Although Nigeria has substantial oil and mineral deposits, prosperity is far out of the reach of most of its people, and poverty is widespread. Inflation and corruption in Nigeria are rampant, riots and strikes are frequent, and the country's infrast...
Categories: Nigeria
If Nine Miles doesn't sound familiar, don't worry: It's a remote mountain village that doesn't even appear on some maps of Jamaica. It's about 48 mi/80 km northwest of Kingston and 25 mi/40 km south of Runaway Bay, between Alexandria and Claremont, o...
Categories: Nine Miles
Categories: Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve
Affectionately called “Ochi” by the locals, Ocho Rios is the second most popular tourist town on the north coast of Jamaica. It's normally a laidback city, but can get a bit crowded when a cruise ship docks, as Ocho Rios is home to Jamaica’s mos...
Categories: Caribbean > Jamaica
The most famous attraction in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, is Dunn's River falls, where you can barefoot your way up a staircase of cascading water. For sheer natural beauty, you can't surpass Shaw Park Botanical Gardens, which offers 32 acres of indigenous ...
Categories: Ocho Rios
Ometepe Island is a volcanic island known as "the oasis of peace" by its inhabitants. It is located in Lake Nicaragua in the southern part of the country, and is enjoyed by visitors for both relaxation as well as exploring and high ad...
Categories: Ometepe Island
Oracabessa is one of Jamaica's best kept secrets on the North Coast. It is home to the world famous James Bond Beach and a place which Charlie Chaplin referred to as "like no place on earth, simply paradise".
Categories: Oracabessa
Categories: Orange River (Gariep River)
Categories: Orne Harbor
The pristine rainforests and the rugged natural beauty of the Osa Peninsula make this region among the most beautiful areas in Costa Rica. Declared ‘one of the most biologically intense places on earth’ by the National Geographic Magazine, the Osa Pe...
Categories: Osa Peninsula
There are some 150,000 domesticated ostriches in the world, and 120,000 of them live around Oudtshoorn, South Africa, a dusty town on the edge of the Little Karoo plain 210 mi/340 km east of Cape Town. They wander the stony farms, scratching a minima...
Categories: Oudtshoorn
Outside of Cape Town, Paarl sits as a picturesqe and diverse town known for its production of wine, and for its sweeping, panoramic landscapes of granite outcropping and vineyards. As one of the older European settlements, Paarl has been shaped by ...
Categories: Paarl
Categories: Pacific Coast
The Pacuare River is a designated 'Wild and Scenic' river; winding exotically through 25,000 acres of protected rain forest before falling into the Talamanca Mountain Range, ravines and rocks have made this river exquisite for white water rafting (...
Categories: Pacuare River
Categories: Palmar Sur
The station, built on solid rock, consists of two major buildings and three small ones, plus two large fuel tanks, a helicopter pad, and a dock. Somewhat over 40 people can occupy Palmer in the summer. Wintering population is about 10, although Palm...
Categories: Palmer Station
A major attraction of Palo Verde National Park, located 45 mi/72 km west of San Jose, is the seasonal swampland that provides temporary habitat for thousands of migratory waterbirds (November-February). The tropical dry forest that covers most of Pal...
Categories: Palo Verde National Park
Categories: Palombaggia
While Panama is known mostly for its famous canal, the country's natural attractions offer an irresistible lure to travellers. This country offers some of the finest birding, snorkelling and deep-sea fishing in the Americas. It is a proud nation that...
Categories: Panama
The northern Drakensberg in South Africa extends into the province of Mpumalanga, becoming rugged escarpments and plateaus that plunge more than 3,280 ft/1,000 m down into the Lowveld plains below. The spectacular Panorama Route meanders through this...
Categories: Panorama Route South Africa
Categories: Paradise Island Antarctica
Paraguay is South America's 'empty quarter', a country little known even to its neighbours. PJ O'Rourke summed it up bluntly when he wrote 'Paraguay is nowhere and famous for nothing' - and then, on a short visit to cover elections, promptly fell in ...
Categories: Paraguay
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Categories: Patagonic Channels
Categories: Penola Strait
It's the multiple layers of great civilizations that make Peru so intriguing. Wander around colonial cities preserving the legacy of Spanish conquistadors, visit the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco, explore the lost city of Machu Picchu and ponder the ...
Categories: Peru
Categories: Peter I Island
This private game reserve was formed along the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park - one of Africa's most ecologically diverse regions. Its variety renders it perfect for an escape of luxury and adventure. Catch a glimpse of Zulu life, past and present by ...
Categories: Phinda Game Reserve
The Cavalanche of Piana will remind the avid traveler of the soaring red rock landscapes of the American southwest, orange tinted rocks and dark green vegetation against the intense blue of the Mediterranean sky. Beauty like this is best appreciated ...
Categories: Piana
Piedras Blancas National Park is a lush rainforest abounding with rare flora and fauna located in the Puntarenas Province near La Gamba. The park is considered one of the top bird watching locations in Costa Rica, and is an important gathering site t...
Categories: Piedras Blancas National Park
Next door to the famous leisure and entertainment resort of Sun City, is the Pilanesberg National Park. It has a real wilderness feel to it and most of the big animals visitors wish to see. It lies amongst the only significant hills in the area which...
Categories: Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Pilgrim's Rest was declared a gold field in 1873 after gold deposits were found in Pilgrim's Creek. Mining was active until 1971 when Beta Mine was closed down. In 1986 the town was declared a national monument. The Central Information Office gives...
Categories: Pilgrim's Rest
Categories: Plage d'Arone
Categories: Plage Saint Antoine
Categories: Playa Blanca (C.R.)
The waters near Playa del Coco hold all sorts of delightful surprises. Whether your pleasure is snorkel, scuba, or simply sailing, the natural wonders of Playas Huevo, Blanca, and Nacazcolo, and the Bat and Catalinas Islands, are sure to delight.
Categories: Playa del Coco
Playa Flamingo lies on the pensinsula Nicoya, in the province of Guanacaste, in the northwest of Costa Rica. The whole region of Tamarindo has miles of white sand beaches. The town of Flamingo is rather small and quiet.
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Playa Grande and Rio San Juan are nestled within Dominican Republic's pristine Caribbean jungle and boast one of the region's most beautiful sandy beaches. Relax or enjoy a multitude of outdoor adventures.
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Categories: Playa Panama
Categories: Playa Quesera
Categories: Playa Rincon
Originally christened "Bahia Formosa" (beautiful bay) by Portuguese explorers, Plettenberg Bay can now be easily accessed. Great forests lying at the feet of the fabled Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains are the gateway to the incredible indigenous ...
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An easy trip 35 mi/55 km northwest of San Jose, Poas Volcano (8,800 ft/2,700 m high) has what is said to be the world's largest active crater. A short hike from the car park at the summit leads to the rim, where you can see the colorful lake that oft...
Categories: Poas Volcano National Park
Located just south of Montelimar, 30 mi/50 km southwest of Managua, Pochomil is a decent beach. It can also be enjoyable to watch the fisherfolk unload their hauls at the end of the day: The whole town, it seems, goes out to help them pull their boat...
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Categories: Pointe de la Parata
Categories: Polokwane
Some say movie star Errol Flynn was the first to float down the Rio Grande River on a raft. In this part of Jamaica, it's still a good way to spend a few idyllic hours.
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A small town on Jamaica's north coast and 45 mi/70 km north of Kingston, Port Maria is best known as the site of Firefly, the estate where actor and playwright Noel Coward lived prior to his death in 1973. At 1,000 ft/300 m above the coastline, Firef...
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Categories: Port Nolloth
Located just across the harbor from Kingston, Port Royal was once Jamaica's richest city. The wealth came from renegades and pirates who, after the English took control of Jamaica, were allowed to use the town as a base for their raids on foreign shi...
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Categories: Porticcio Beach
Located near impressive Bonifacio, the city of Porto Vecchio has the advantages of a seaside resort and shows some wonderful aspects only its natural environment can reveal. Its age-old bastion and beautiful marina puts it in a good location. It has...
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Portsmouth gives access to the island of Dominica. Travel from Portsmouth into the island's exotic tropical interior - which soars to over 4000 feet and discover a wonderful environment of dense (and now protected) rainforest, rich flora and fauna, d...
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Categories: Pourquoi Pas Island
Categories: Powell Island
Pretoria itself was founded in 1855 by Marthinus Pretorius, a leader of the Voortrekkers, who named it after his father Andries Pretorius. The elder Pretorius had become a national hero of the Voortrekkers after his victory over the Zulus in the famo...
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Categories: Prince Albert
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Offering an optimal operating range on the whole of Corsica of the South, Propriano is the ideal starting point of the businessmen but also of the visitors. Contrary to the seaside resorts which have only beach and sun to be offered, Propriano has a ...
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Puerto Carillo is a small fishing port with a small collection of restaurants and some modest hotels. The waters of Puerto Carillo are made calm by the rocky outcropping protecting the bay, creating an idyllic locale in which to snorkel and swim. Car...
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The port of Corinto port is considered one of the most important ports in Nicaragua because of the vast amounts of import and exports that travel through the port every day. Just outside the harbor one can find beautifully sandy, almost empty beaches...
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The sleepy town of Puerto Jimenez is a gateway to the Corcovado National Park. Located on the eastern coast of the Osa Peninsula, this town has relaxing beaches and diverse wildlife. Puerto Jimenez was once a gold mining and logging town. Today, it s...
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Puerto Plata, nestled near Mount Isabel de Torres on the Dominican Republic’s north coast, has recently become a key resort destination in the Caribbean. It’s the eighth-largest city in the Dominican Republic, and has gone through a revitalization pe...
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Puno lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca. This area is the cradle of the Aymara civilization and the birthplace of the Inca Empire.
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The unspoiled scenery of Punta Cana will leave you breathless. Forty miles of pearl-white sand beaches and luxurious beach resort hotels line the eastern coast of this island. Deep sea fishing is king on these shores. Punta Cana has put a priority on...
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A place known for its resorts and white sand beaches, Punta Cana is the leisure lover's ultimate getaway. Located on the most eastern cape of the Dominican Republic, the region looks out over the azure seas of the Atlantic Ocean and dense mangro...
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Categories: Punta Islita
The Central Pacific's largest city, Puntarenas sits on a long, narrow peninsula in the Gulf of Nicoya in Costa Rica. For years, it was the country's principal port, and though Puntarenas handles big cruise ships, a large fishing fleet still anchors ...
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Categories: Pyramid
Microclimates characterize Costa Rica, but in a nation of verdant rain forest, the region around Quepos, on Coronado Bay is one of the richest and most bio-diverse places on earth. Its unspoiled natural beauty has secretly drawn visitors for decades...
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In the Republic of the Congo, the aftermath of war has been almost as bad as war itself. Theoretically, the second civil war ended in 1999, but fighting keeps erupting around Brazzaville, the capital, and in various hot spots throughout the country. ...
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This small overseas French department in the Mascarene Islands boasts high mountains, steep valleys, waterfalls, lagoons, and an active volcano.
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This busy port presents two contrasting aspects of Kwazulu-Natal's exciting wildlife heritage.The coastal St. Lucia Game Reserve is a fascinating wetland reserve with some of the world's highest forested dunes - and game including black rhino and So...
Categories: Richards Bay
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
Categories: Rincon de la Viejo National Park
Categories: Rio Bueno
Categories: Rio Celeste
Categories: Rio Chiquito Dock Rio Chiquito
Categories: Rio Esquinas
Rio Perdido is one of Costa Rica’s best kept secret. Located within the canyons in Bagaces, Costa Rica, this hidden river meets the Rio Blanco and the Rio Perdido hot springs. Rio Perdido is surrounded by dense forest making it almost impossibl...
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Rio San Juan and Playa Grande are nestled within Dominican Republic's pristine Caribbean jungle and boast one of the region's most beautiful sandy beaches. Relax or enjoy a multitude of outdoor adventures.
Categories: Rio San Juan
Rivas is a beautiful destination in southwestern Nicaragua, known for its natural and historic attractions. The local beaches are a highlight frequented by surfers from all over the world, and nature lovers enjoy the La Flor Beach Wildlife Refuge whe...
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Categories: Robben Island
Categories: Roccapina Bay
Categories: Ronne Entrance
Located a short 20-minute taxi ride from Montego Bay, Rose Hall is a trip back in time. Visitors take advantage of the stunning hillside views and water surrounding the town. The city is home to a number of upscale resorts, yet it still evokes old wo...
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With the island’s colonial background, the capital Roseau features both historic and modern buildings. Situated above town, on the slopes of Morne Bruce, are the beautiful Botanic Gardens with rare native and imported plants. The prominent 18th-centu...
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The Ross Dependency is the wedge-shaped part of Antarctica claimed by New Zealand since 1923. It takes in Ross Island, the Ross Sea, the Ross Ice Shelf, the Transantarctic Mountains and part of the continent extending to the South Pole.
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Route 62's scenic meander between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn, South Africa, is the longest wine route in the Western Cape, passing through some of the top boutique vineyards in the country. The countryside is breathtaking and ever-changing, from craggy...
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Categories: Rovos Rail
From Ocho Rios, drive west to Runaway Bay (so called because slaves once used this area as an escape route) to visit Seville Great House and Nine Miles, the birthplace of Bob Marley.
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Categories: Ruppert Coast
Notorious for the 1994 gruesome genocide, Rwanda, the so-called "land of a thousand hills," is now a reasonably safe and increasingly popular travel destination. The country's main attraction, the mountain gorillas, have miraculously survived—even th...
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Sabi Sands is located in the south western region of the Greater Kruger National Park. The game reserve is home to lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo and elephants. You will find plenty of accommodations, safari tours and restaurants.
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Categories: Saladero Ecolodge
Categories: Saldanha
A cultural oddity in a country usually associated with Columbus and Spanish domination, the town of Samana, 65 miles northeast of Santo Domingo, was founded in the 1750s and later settled by English-speaking U.S. slaves in the 1820s. This came about ...
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Considered by many Dominicans and visitors alike to be the prettiest part of the Dominican Republic, the Samana Peninsula is a naturalist's delight! Unspoiled white-sandy beaches, coconut-covered mountains, clear mountain streams winding through ...
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Categories: San Isidro
San Jose, Costa Rica is often used as a stepping stone to other cities in Costa Rica. But the capital city is actually a very worthwhile destination, not just one to pass through
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The sophisticated capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, has been endowed with a vibrant street life as well as a refined cultural life. You'll see contemporary structures of glass and steel, as well as colonial, Victorian, and classical architecture, exot...
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Home to some of Costa Rica's most stunning scenery: crystalline waters, white sandy beaches, fiery Pacific sunsets. Nearby lies Corcovado, the crown jewel of Costa Rican sanctuaries.
Categories: San Josecito
San Juan Del Sur is the port of entry on the Pacific coast to Nicaragua, the largest republic of Central America. From here you can visit Granada, which lies at the foot of Mombacho Volcano on the northwestern shore of Lake Nicaragua. Founded in 1523...
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Categories: San Ramon
Experience the raw beauty of South Africa's Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the heart of the Little Karoo, and venture out to catch a glimpse of the rare white lion, the big 5 and historic rock art.
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Sandton is located in the northern east region of South Africa. This destination has a lot of activities to offer its tourists; this includes a visit to one of the largest shopping centers in Africa(Nelson Mandela Square), visiting the Monte casino o...
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Categories: Sanguinaires Islands
Categories: Sant Amanza
Categories: Santa Cruz
Categories: Santa Elena Bay
Categories: Santa Teresa
The Dominican Republic's second-largest city, formally named Santiago de los Caballeros, lies in the heart of the cigar-producing Cibao Valley about 80 mi/130 km northwest of Santo Domingo. However, this sprawling city is not a popular tourist destin...
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Santo Domingo is considered to be the oldest city in the New World, where the settlement of all the Americas began. It is the home of the the first cathedral and the first hospital. Wander down cobble stone streets among the Spanish colonial architec...
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Seen as the Jewel of Africa, Sao Tome and Principe, is part of a volcanic chain which makes up the archipelago forming this beautiful and tranquil tropical escape.
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Categories: Saona Island
Sarapiquí is a tiny community in Costa Rica in a valley surrounded by rainforests. It is accessed via waterways and tiny canals. The area is relatively unknown, and home to some of Costa Rica's most diverse and dense wildlife and vegetation. Be sur...
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Located about 40 mi/65 km northwest of San Jose, Sarchi enjoys a lovely setting amid mountains and valleys planted with pineapple, sugarcane and coffee. The town is Costa Rica's center of crafts and fine furniture manufacturing, and the presence of n...
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With the help of the Quetzal's Education and Research Center, the Savegre River is part of the conservation project that focuses on adventurous sustainable tourism. Nestled among the 842 acres of jungle, travelers can experience a rafting experie...
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The Scandola Nature Reserve is located on the central western coast of Corsica. It is one of the most visited nature gems Corsica has to offer. The Reserve attracts many visitors during the hot summer months and it can get somewhat congested during t...
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Schollart Channel is located between Anvers Island and Brabant Island. It was discovered in 1898 by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition. Through the Channel you will be able to experience the beauty of what the Antarctic has to offer along with wild lif...
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Scotts Head is a beautiful paradise on the southwest coast of the Dominica. Scotts Head is a natural site with plenty of water attractions within the area. The Soufriere Marine Reserve is located on the southwestern tip of the island, which offers it...
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Tropical Senegal is lauded for beauties both natural and urbane. With its suave capital, Dakar and its entourage of internationally known musicians, Senegal brings in more visitors than any other country in the region.
Much of its lands are lush and...
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Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. The principal island of Mahe has a population of about 50,000. The two other islands with significant permanent populations are Praslin and La Digue. Facilities for tour...
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This privately owned 25,000 hectares of South African land is the epitome of Safari and Game Reserve. Shamwari not only boasts the birth place of political leader and philanthropist Nelson Mandela, but this reserve leads and focuses in the developmen...
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Categories: Sibu Chocolate San Isidro
Sierra Leone is a popular destination located in Western Africa. The main financial contributor is the mining industry as this country is one of the largest producers of gold, titanium and rutile. Travelers visiting Sierra Leone are intrigued...
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Categories: Signey Island
'Singita' means "The Miracle". And, as you will find, breakfasting above Sand River on a timber deck cradled in the branches of towering Jackalberry trees, it is a fitting name for this intimate wildlife experience.
Singita is also something of a c...
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Categories: Siple Island
Categories: Skontorp Cove
Categories: Skua Glacier
Putting war-torn Somalia back together has been like trying to repair a mosaic without cement: As soon as the pieces seem to be in order, it falls apart again. Clan conflicts remain unresolved, so fighting can flare up at any moment. Daily life is so...
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The small beach town of Sosua, 90 mi/145 km northwest of Santo Domingo, was founded by German Jewish refugees who were fleeing Nazi persecution in the late 1930s. Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo oversaw their settlement, hoping to gain favor with ...
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South Africa is an exciting place to visit. Cape Town, with its vibrant nightlife, stylish young people and beautiful surroundings, has become one of the most desirable destinations in the world. South Africa's natural attractions are as appealing as...
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Southeast of the Falklands, South Georgia is lost in the midst of the Southern Ocean, one of the most remote regions on earth. South Georgia's climate is dominated by the freezing effects of the Antarctic continent 1,000 miles to the south. Glaciers ...
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South Orkney Islands are located in the northeastern top of the Antarctic Peninsula. The area measures 240 sq mi and the highest elevation sits at 4,153 ft. The South Orkney Islands are made up of four major islands called the Coronation Island, Powe...
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Unseen until the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen arrived in 1911, the South Pole now has permanent residents. A station stands at the U.S.-run Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station; the geodesic dome that stood there for some 30 years was removed in 20...
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Categories: South Sandwich Islands
The South Shetland Islands are a string of islands running parallel to the north west coast of the Antarctic peninsula. The South Shetlands are almost completely ice covered. About 2-3 percent is ice free, usually along the coast, where all life is f...
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South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on 9 July 2011 as the outcome of a 2005 peace deal that ended Africa's longest-running civil war.Formed from the 10 southern-most states of Sudan, The Republic of South Sudan is Texas-sized. It is made up of...
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Categories: Soweto
Spanish Town is the first city in Jamaica and was once the capital for 300 years. The city is located in Middlesex,Jamaica just west of Kingston.Spanish Town is is now a major historical landmark with plenty to be discovered around town. There is ple...
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Located on Jamaica's north coast, 60 mi/95 km northwest of Kingston, St. Ann's Bay makes a convenient stop for those traveling between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. Its town square is a good focal point for your visit. See the mid-1800s church, and then...
Categories: St. Ann's Bay
St Florent, a bustling, attractive waterfront town on a sparkling bay, is sheltered by the wild Cap Corse mountains and the beautiful, untamed, maquis cloaked Desert des Agriates. Stroll into old town to discover a charming, ageless 'quartier' of old...
Categories: St. Florent Corsica
Categories: St. Francis Bay
A tiny island set in the tropical South Atlantic, 1,500 miles north-west of Cape Town, St Helena is only 47 square miles in area, with no harbour and no airport. It lies a lonely 1,200 miles from the west coast of Africa, a rugged volcanic island tha...
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St. Lucia Game Reserve is located in the eastern coast of South Africa. This is a prime destination for many people looking to experience first-hand what Africa has to offer. There is abundance in wildlife from, rhinos, elephants and leopards. The mo...
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Stellenbosch is a town located in the province of Western Cape Town in South Africa. It is one of the oldest towns in the state of South Africa dating back to 1679. In the year of 1710 a fire broke out that destroyed most of Stellenbosch, all but two...
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Categories: Stonington Island
Suasi Island is an ecological preserve in Peru where you will find yourself immersed in the special energy of this truly unique island. Walking, hiking and fishing are just some of the activities available. Be on the lookout for unusual animals, incl...
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An ancient Sudanese proverb says that when Allah created Sudan, he laughed in delight. In recent years, there has been little in this harsh, beautiful land to make anyone smile.Although droughts plague its desert regions, Sudan has remained embroiled...
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Sun City is internationally renowned as South Africa 's premier holiday resort offering a multitude of attractions and activities to keep everyone occupied. With its combination of golf, game and gambling, as well as world class hotels. Sun City is t...
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The country contains many rivers and some mountains (highest point 1280 metres). The larger part of the country consists of uncultivated rain forest. Nearly all 426,000 inhabitants of Suriname (1995 count) live within a 30 km wide coastal region. Th...
Categories: Suriname
Swaziland - independent since 1968 - is one of the only three monarchies left in Africa. And proud of it! Led by His Majesty King Mswati III the nation rejoices in its traditions and is staunchly committed to safeguarding its rich culture, social and...
Categories: Swaziland (eSwatini)
Relax on grey-sand beaches in the shade of mangrove trees along the village of Tambor. Along the southeastern peninsula, south of Paquera, you'll find many opportunities to hike, swim and kayak, exploring the local towns and hillsides, and perhaps wi...
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Tanzania not only has the highest mountain in Africa, (Kilimanjaro is 19,340 feet) but the longest and deepest lake, Tanganyika, which is over 4,000 feet deep and harbors many exotic looking species that exist only here. Lake Victoria, Africa's larg...
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Located in a corner of the Orosi Valley 25 mi/40 km southeast of San Jose, Tapanti National Park is a quiet refuge that protects a luxuriant cloud forest, a spectacular waterfall and an emerald river perfect for swimming. The forests that drape the s...
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Categories: Tarcoles
The Tenorio Volcano National Park is best known for the Rio Celeste whose river illuminates vibrant blue water. This national park has been protected since 1995 and is home to the active Tenorio Volcano. There are multiple life zones and ecosystems m...
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Categories: Tera Nova Bay
Categories: Terra Nova Bay
Categories: The Antarctic Circle
Categories: The Gullet
Home to the "Big Five," Thornybush is located in the heart of the Lowveld savannah just adjacent to Kruger Park. Enjoy the unspoilt nature of wild animals, the African safari, and the relaxing excusivity Thornybush offers its guests.
Categories: Thornybush
Categories: Thurston Glacier
Surrounded by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the Strait of Magellan, the stunning archipelago of Tierra del Fuego is part of the vast region of Patagonia in Argentina and Chile. The Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego offers magnificent mountains,...
Categories: Tierra del Fuego
Established in 1956, Timbavati Games Reserve share an unfenced border with Kruger National Park that aims to protect its diverse wildlife while ensuring that all species roam freely. Located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, Timbavati Games...
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Only a pencil-thin strip of land, Togo receives rave reviews from travellers. While Lomé and the surrounding beaches are the big draws for most vacationers, those who push on will be amazed by its unique village cultures and the vivacity of their mar...
Categories: Togo
Categories: Tomino
Categories: Torgersen Island
Tortuga, a dream island and a little paradise in the Pacific Ocean, has something for everyone. More than just a beach, white sands and sun, Tortuga also offers luxuriant flora, fauna and adventure. Tortuga Island is a reflection today of more than t...
Categories: Tortuga Island (Curu)
The small village of Tortuguero (translated as "Region of Turtles") lies on the northeastern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, approximately 50 miles north of the principal Port of Limon. The village is comprised of a variety of cultures: Hispanic, Mis...
Categories: Tortuguero
Categories: Tralicetu Beach
Treasure Beach, 70 mi/115 km west of Kingston and encompassing a string of sleepy fishing villages, offers a relaxing, no-frills, offbeat experience in a place where tourism hasn't flourished. The community remains friendly and rooted in a life attac...
Categories: Treasure Beach
Categories: Trelawny
Often called "The Lonely Island", as it is some 1,500 miles from the nearest continental landmass. It was first settled by soldiers who had been based there during Napoleon's captivity on St Helena.
Categories: Tristan Da Cunha
Categories: Tshipise
Categories: Tsitsikamma
Categories: Tswalu
Categories: Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Categories: Tunica Riverpark
Tunisia is real deserts with beautiful oasis, old cities, lots of carpets and fine beaches. Good climate, warm people and good opportunities makes Tunisia a popular destination. One striking features of a visit to Tunisia is that every city seems rea...
Categories: Tunisia
What has brought the town of Turrialba international recognition is its proximity to the Ríos Reventazón and Pacuare, both packed with Class III-V rapids and some of the world's best river runs. Whitewater rafters and kayakers of all abilities splash...
Categories: Turrialba
All but a handful of American Samoans live on Tutuila, the largest island. The capital, Pago Pago (pronounced pango pango), is industrial and polluted, but it has perhaps the most dramatic natural harbor in the South Pacific. It's a thrill to pull in...
Categories: Tutuila Island
Travellers are flocking to Uganda's beautiful mountains, trekking opportunities and communities of mountain gorillas. Kampala is now the modern, bustling capital of a new Uganda, a country with one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Uganda's...
Categories: Uganda
One of two World Heritage sites situated within a half-day's drive of Durban (150 mi/250 km away), the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg—which runs to the west of the N3 to Johannesburg—is the largest mountain range in southern Africa. Its Afrikaans name of Dra...
Categories: uKhahlamba Drakensberg Mountains
This coastal suburb of Durban is around 30 minutes north of the city center, and its Zulu name means "Place of Reeds," in reference to years gone by when reeds were washed down to the beach by the Ohlanga River. In the 19th century, local farmers lea...
Categories: Umhlanga
Categories: Upington
Uruguay may be pint-sized, but it's certainly big-hearted when it comes to attractions. It contains one of South America's most interesting capitals, charming colonial towns, the hilly interior (true gaucho country) and a cluster of internationally r...
Categories: Uruguay
Uvita is a beach lovers paradise. It is a tropical oasis on an unspoiled stretch of beach, just 11 miles south of Dominical. Enjoy snorkeling, diving, hiking, horse back riding, surfing, or just relaxing on the serene beach.
Categories: Uvita
Categories: Vaalwater
Categories: Vara Blanca
Venezuela has epic proportions: it has South America's largest lake and third-longest river, the highest waterfall in the world, and the longest of all snakes. It also has jaguars, armadillos and some of the most spectacular landscapes you'll ever se...
Categories: Venezuela
Categories: Victoria Land
Walker Bay is near the Southern most tip of Africa. Magnificent mountains watch over the town which is home of the Southern Right Whale.
Categories: Walker Bay
Categories: Waterberg
Categories: Weddell Sea
The West Coast of South Africa is perhaps most famous for its wildflowers that carpet the region in vivid color from mid-August through September. White sandy beaches there stretch as far as the eye can see, often strewn with kelp and driftwood, inte...
Categories: West Coast Region South Africa
Categories: Western Cape
Explore the Western Sahara by 4x4 vehicle or camel, savoring the panoramic views of the sand dunes and incredible sunsets over the dunes. Tour historic ruins of grand Kasbahs and outposts, and enjoy the rich local Bedouin culture in the Sahara.
Categories: Western Sahara
Categories: White River
White House is as alluring as it is rich in the history, distinctive culture and creative fare that makes Jamaica's south coast the next hit vacation spot. Whitehouse is a flashback to Jamaica's colonial past, as it is the setting for what...
Categories: Whitehouse
Categories: Wilderness
As environmental awareness grew in the late 1970s, the South African government came under intense pressure to protect the country's natural scenery. By 1983, it had created the National Lake Area around the Wilderness wetlands, 235 mi/380 km east of...
Categories: Wilderness National Park
Categories: Wordie Bay
Categories: Zaire
Categories: Zambezi Queen
Zambia has excellent national parks teeming with birds and other animals, as well as the spectacular Victoria Falls and Zambezi River. Apart from sightseeing, these places are also centers for activities ranging from canoeing to white-water rafting ...
Categories: Zambia
With more than a passing resemblance to a National Geographic best-of issue, Zimbabwe is a beautiful and usually safe country to visit. It boasts the majestic Victoria Falls, magnificent wildlife preserves and the medieval ruins of Great Zimbabwe, as...
Categories: Zimbabwe
Categories: Zucchelli Station
Evocative of grandeur as Zululand surely is - conjuring up images of noble culture, magnificent wildlife and fabulous surroundings - nothing compares to first- hand experience of our Kingdom's heartland...via ultra- modern, efficient infrastructures....
Categories: Zululand
Believed to be the heart of the Maya civilization, Belize offers travelers the life-changing opportunity to explore Mayan ruins at more than 1,400 recorded Mayan sites. Lamanai, Xunantunic, Caracol and Altun Ha are excellent archaeological sites to v...
Categories: Central America
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To enter Costa Rica, U.S. nationals need to present a valid passport and a return ticket to exit the country within 90 days — no visa is required.
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US dollars are accepted nearly eve...
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Renowned for its Pacific Ocean beaches, surfing, lush landscapes, and pristine natural habitats, El Salvador is an eco-traveler’s paradise that is also known as the Land of Volcanoes for having 25 visible volcanoes. At approximately 8,108 square mile...
Categories: Central America
Guanacaste, a province in northwestern Costa Rica, is a tropical paradise bursting with outdoor activities. It has more than 400 miles of coastline on the Pacific Ocean, creating many opportunities for water sports like surfing, snorkeling, fishing o...
Categories: Central America > Costa Rica
Montego Bay, affectionately nicknamed MoBay, is the second largest city in Jamaica and is considered the epicenter of tourism there. Many travelers coming to the Caribbean island arrive in Montego Bay at the Sangster International Airport, which hand...
Categories: Caribbean > Jamaica
On Jamaica's west coast, just an hour's drive from the airport in Montego Bay is Negril. Known as a laid-back city with a reputation of being chilled out, travelers to Negril will find many opportunities for fun and relaxation complete with...
Categories: Caribbean > Jamaica
Affectionately called “Ochi” by the locals, Ocho Rios is the second most popular tourist town on the north coast of Jamaica. It's normally a laidback city, but can get a bit crowded when a cruise ship docks, as Ocho Rios is home to Jamaica’s mos...
Categories: Caribbean > Jamaica
Panama may be best-known for the Panama Canal, but the Central American country has many other incredible features, like its beautiful coasts in both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, its unmatched biodiversity and an abundance of exciting res...
Categories: Central America
Puntarenas is a small city on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, located about 50 miles west of San Jose. It’s on a long and narrow peninsula in the Gulf of Nicoya. It's a very important tourism region in Costa Rica, as it’s home to Caldera, one of Cos...
Categories: Central America > Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica is often used as a stepping stone to other cities in Costa Rica. But the capital city is actually a very worthwhile destination, not just one to pass through
Categories: Central America > Costa Rica
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