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Currency: Red-feather Money Custom: Shark Riding: Solomon Islands

The population in Solomon Islands consists of Melanesians, Polynesians and Micronesians – all of whom have inhabited the islands since its early discovery, and after a relatively small percentage of Westerners made it their home, this small yet multicultural nation located 1,860 km northeast of Australia and noted to be full of unspoiled natural treasures all around, is giving diversity a new definition.

in: Solomon Islands, Caribbean best visited: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Dance with the Waves, Sing with the Caves: Pacitan

Some people recognize it as the birthplace of Indonesia’s first directly elected President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Pacitan is not considered so much of a tourist spot. Most travelers usually head to more well-known destinations such as Bali or Surabaya. For most people, Pacitan is a place unheard of.

in: Indonesia best visited: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Al Capone's and other wildlife habitat: Alcatraz

Who knew that a Civil War prison would turn out to be one of the most infamous prisons in United States history? The Rock, as Alcatraz Island is called, was once the federal home of Machine Gun Kelly, Al Capone, and the worst of the worst of American society.

in: United States of America, North America best visited: All year long
The Daffodil of South West England: Isles Of Scilly

The Isles of Scilly featured as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of South West England are an archipelago where blooming daffodils are a symbol, the countryside is the home of numerous bird species and the nature here has won the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty award.

in: United Kingdom best visited: June, July, August, September, October
Resuscitate Your Body And Your Mind!: Val D'Isere

If you are looking for an exclusive ski resort but offers a good nightlife, Val d’Isere is the perfect getaway for you. Located 5 kilometers from the border of Italy, this former lifeless village hosted the 1992 Winter Olympics and the 2009 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships as well.

in: France best visited: All year long
20 Miles of Pure Pleasure: Mazatlán

How many of you remember Mazatlán as a destination on the fictional television series The Love Boat? For some of you it might have been a world away; of some exotic locale where glamorous women and dapper dressed men went for a day of sunshine and cliff diving.

Well, you’d be half right.

in: Mexico best visited: All year long
Abandon everything for a while.: Paleochora (Palaiochora)

Paleochora is the ideal place for absolute relaxation and fulfilled leisure time. If you are looking for beauty, tranquility and comfort Paleochora is the destination for your vacation. It's a small town on the south of Crete, surrounded with plantations of olive trees and tomato glasshouses.

in: Greece, Europe best visited: All year long
No Cops On Fårö: Fårö

In our modern world it’s hard to believe there are places that don’t have any banks, post offices, or even any police. Well, the roughly 600 residents of Fårö, a Swedish island in the Baltic Sea, just think that’s normal. Besides, it’s only a short ferry ride to the island of Gotland, Fårö’s sister island.

in: Sweden, Europe best visited: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
The Thistle Capital: Nancy

Nicknamed the ''capitale de l'Est'' (the capital of the East), Nancy has been competing with the present capital city Paris starting with the 19th century when it grew to be an important center of art and architecture. Famous for being the birthplace of Art Nouveau, the city where the thorny thistle is seen as a symbol has its old center dating from the Middle Ages.

in: France best visited: April, May, June, July, August
Picturesque Memories Of A Colorful History: Jujuy

Jujuy is a destination famous for its strong aboriginal roots, the pre-Colombian inhabitants who mixed with the Incas during the expansion period. These people of the past used to live in mud huts surrounded by stone fortresses like Pucara de Tilcara and they practiced agriculture. Jujuy is also the second largest producer of iron in Argentina.

in: Argentina best visited: March, April, September, October, November
In Love With Nature: Vanoise National Park

There is more to France than a romantic getaway for couples who love to travel. With the mere mention of France, most people imagine all those beautiful lights and fancy restaurants with an atmosphere that seems to induce romance. However, it’s because of this that travelers tend to overlook the magnificence of outdoors.

in: France best visited: All year long
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 its beaches, Isla la Roqueta is one of Acapulco’s must see destination.

in: Mexico best visited: January, February, March, April, October, November, December
Nine Bays of Paradise: Huatulco

Ancient legends tell that nations like Toltecs and Quetzalcoatl came from this area and others like Chatmos, Zapotecs and Mexicans have passes through these holy grounds. Huatulco also known as the Bahias de Huatulco is a former Spanish territory where the sun is alwaysr shining and the tradition of the past is still preserved in the modern days.

in: Mexico best visited: All year long
Explore the Copious Caves of the Green Canyon of West Java: Cukang Taneuh

It’s well known among locals and regular visitors as the Green Canyon which is a play on the famous American landmark the Grand Canyon. The idea for this is said to come from a French traveler who was so amazed about what he saw in this place – massive rock walls covered in green.

in: Indonesia best visited: May, June, July, August, September
Miaow-Land: Tashirojima or Cat Island

Imagine an island where the population of cats outnumbers the human population! Such a place really exists and it’s called Tashirojima. It is a pleasant picturesque island inhabited by fishermen- and cats.

in: Japan best visited: All year long
The Secrets Of The Oldest Standing Structure In South Florida: Cape Florida State Park

Ranked 10th in the ''Top 10 Beaches in America'', Cape Florida State Park used to serve as more than a natural seashore with gentle waves and welcoming sands. Its famous lighthouse dating since 1825 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest standing structure in South Florida.

in: United States of America best visited: January, February, March, April, December
Get that royal feeling!: Ashford Castle

The feeling this majestic place arouses is really hard to describe. It's huge and stupendous; its great grey walls make you stand in awe and feel small and peddling before all the past centuries and amazing events that must have happened there. And indeed many centuries and many noted guests have passed since the castle was built in 1228.  - King George V.

in: Ireland, Europe best visited: All year long
Devil's Rocky Point: Punta Del Diablo

Declared one of the top cities to visit in 2008, the fishing village in proximity to the rocky point which brought it this unique name is a touristic magnet during summer, when population rises from 400 to no less than 20,000 people.

in: Uruguay best visited: January, February, April, December
Irish Tradition In Lyrics: Doolin

Doolin is a small fishing village which aside from the raw countryside with magnificent surroundings including the Cliffs of Moher or the Doolin Cave is famed for being a muse.

in: Ireland best visited: February, June, July, August, September
Feel and Observe the Impressive Power of Nature : Cave of the Crystals

If you have always been amazed observing the magnificent power of nature, the Cave of the Crystals is one destination that is unique and definitely worth visiting. The unusual and unbelievable comes from the fact that in this cave, there were found natural giant selenite crystals and luminous obelisks.

in: Mexico, Central America best visited: All year long