Water Sports
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Kingdom of Jellyfish: Jellyfish Lake
Are you a snorkeling enthusiast or simply want to try an extreme adventure and dive into a lake with a unique underwater population of jellyfish? in: Palau |
Compete With The Sea Turtles: Isla La Roqueta
Famous for the absolutely amazing scuba diving or snorkeling possibilities, for its incredible variety or marine vegetation and wildlife, for the nearby underwater statue called “La Virgen de los Mares” and for the funny beer-drinking burros on... in: Mexico  |
Slack Up To The Sound Of Drums: Cook Islands
Carrying the name of Captain James Cook who spotted them in 1770, the 15 islands famous for black pearls, marine and tropical fruit exports combine main characteristics but differ from each other culture wise. in: Cook Islands |
How Deep Is Your Faith?: Christ of the Abyss
Religion is usually transmitted from a generation to another in different forms or shapes. From monument edifices in so many architectural styles, symbols translated into documents or works of art and highly praised rituals; religion plays an... in: United States of America  |
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The Gem Of Corsica: Bonifacio
With a name like Bonifacio you’d think you were in some small Italian town off the Amalfi Coast or a Tuscan Village. No, not in this case—and sort of. Bonifacio is a small town, roughly 138 square kilometers with only a population of about 2,900... in: France, Europe  |
Glamour All Year Round: Monte Carlo
Nothing says glamour and elegance more than Monaco’s Monte Carlo. Nestled on the shore of the Mediterranean between the French and Italian Riviera, Monte Carlo has been a haven for the jet-set, yacht going crowd for decades. But, even if you’re... in: Monaco  |
Viking's Seaside Resort: Mimizan
Mimizan, France, is a historian and outdoor recreationist dream destination. This city, found in the Aquitaine Region and once a base area for Vikings, is divided between Mimizan-Bourg (Town Center) and Mimizan-Plage (Resort); and where you’ll... in: France, Europe  |
Calypso Is Waiting For You: Gozo
If you’ve read Homer’s Odyssey, then maybe you’ve heard of Gozo, referred to as the Isle of Calypso. But, Gozo is more than just a stop along this epic tale’s journey. in: Malta |
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The Lobster Divine: Corn Islands
Fifty miles northeast off the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua are its Corn Islands, which might as well be more than million miles from 5-star luxury hotels and touristy souvenir traps of other destinations. However, if you’re looking for a... in: Nicaragua  |
The Seductive Exotic Beauty : Cartagena de Indias
It’s too bad that Colombia is more well-known for its international drug cartels than its long and illustrious history, its modern art galleries, its tropical location along the Caribbean Sea, and eclectic architecture. in: Colombia, South America |
Where Coconuts Come From: Lakshadweep Islands
The Indian islands with the name translated from Sanskrit as “one hundred thousand” represent the least populous Union territory and the largest producer of coconuts of the country. in: India, Asia |
Dinosaurs were hedonists, too: Villers-sur-Mer
In the modern day village of Villers-sur-Mer in the Northwest of France in the Basse-Normandie Region, you’ll find a fantastic town of dinosaurs. No, not the real life, long toothed, talon wielding dinosaurs, mind you, but beautiful topiary... in: France, Europe  |
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A Sun To Dissipate All Shadows
: Mykonos
You might have heard that Mykonos in Greece is ultimate in gay-friendly destinations, but it’s more than an exotic locale in the Aegean Sea. Of course, thousands (hundreds of thousands, actually) flock to its sandy beaches and museums all looking... in: Greece, Europe  |
Fit for Royalty and Surfers: Caiscais
When looking for the coastal town of Caiscais in Portugal look no further than 30km west of Lisbon. Not only is Caiscais one of the richest municipalities in the country, it’s been a resort destination for Portugal’s royal family since the 19th... in: Portugal, Europe  |
An Exquisitely Charming Beach: Flic en Flac Beach
Derived from the Dutch name “Fried Landt Flaak”, the little village on the West coast of Mauritius and its white sand beach with the same name is the country’s second most appreciated tourist destination after Grand Brie. in: Africa, Mauritius |
The Fancy Sleeve Of Leisure And Pleasure: La Manga
With the name translated as “the sleeve”, La Manga is a luxurious spot of land famous for the peace and quiet of world class accommodation combined with fun and leisure activities. Chosen as the European category winner in the World Travel Awards... in: Spain, Europe  |
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Follow The Thermal Explorer Highway
: Rotorua
What do you get when you come to an island of volcanoes (they are long dormant)? Geothermal springs would be a good answer; and you’d actually be right. It’ll be what you’ll find when you come visit the town of Rotorua in New Zealand. Sound like... in: New Zealand, Australia and Pacific  |
The Delicacies from Dragons Mouth: Boca del Drago
Boca del Drago, the Mouth of the Dragon, sits on the Isla Colon which is just a tiny twenty-four square mile island belonging to Panama in Central America. in: Panama, Central America |
Bonifacio’s Timeless Tales: Bonifacio
The fortress town of Bonifacio lies on the farthest south of Corsica Island, looking out into the Mediterranean Sea that has sculpted its coasts into the white limestone cliffs that we know of today and barely separated from Italy’s Sardinia... in: France, Europe  |
Stay Away, Evil Spirits from Southwest!: Uluwatu Temple
High atop the edge of a cliff, perched 250 feet above where the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean laps at the southernmost tip of Bali, sits a temple believed to ward off the evil spirits from the southwest. This architectural wonder that is the... in: Indonesia, Asia  |
