Wicklow is a coastal town in County Wicklow on Ireland’s east coast, positioned around a sheltered harbor where the Vartry River meets the Irish Sea. Known locally as the county town, it combines a working harbor, historic streets, coastal walks, and access to the wider landscapes of the Garden County. The ruins of Black Castle stand on a rocky headland above the harbor, while the Murrough provides a broad coastal wetland for walking and wildlife observation.
A picturesque mosaic of unique plant and animal habitats, rainforests, national parks, mountains, rivers, lakes and beautiful waterfalls, combined with some of Australia's richest agricultural lands and charming small "picture postcard" townships - all just a one hour drive from Cairns.
Parga is a coastal town in Epirus, northwestern Greece, built in an amphitheater around a sheltered bay on the Ionian Sea. Colorful houses rise along the hillside toward the Venetian castle, while the small islet of Panagia sits just offshore with a chapel and the remains of a French fort. The old town is characterized by narrow cobbled lanes, stone arches, and traditional houses, while the waterfront is lined with cafés, tavernas, and small boats.
Amed is a coastal area in eastern Bali, Indonesia, stretching along the northeastern side of Karangasem Regency. The area consists of a series of small fishing villages and bays, including Amed, Jemeluk, Bunutan, and Lipah. Its landscape combines black volcanic beaches, dry hills, rice terraces, coconut palms, and views toward the Bali Sea.
Hol Chan Marine Reserve lies off the southern coast of Ambergris Caye, near San Pedro in northern Belize. The protected area covers coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, and channels that form part of the Belize Barrier Reef. Its name comes from the Maya words for “little channel,” referring to a natural break in the reef that allows water to move between the Caribbean Sea and the shallow lagoon.
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The Caribbean's Saba Island is the perfect hideaway! Climb 1,066 hand carved steps to the top of Mount Scenery, or take a roller coaster ride on "The Road", the only road on Saba. Scuba dive, hike, go deep sea fishing, shop for Saba Lace and Saba Spice (an innocent sounding but potent local rum), or relax and enjoy the spectacular views high above the blue Caribbean.
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Willemstad
Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, is unlike any other city in the Caribbean. With its pastel-colored buildings lining the waterfront and a layout shaped by Dutch colonial planning, the city blends European design with Caribbean culture. Its historic center, divided by Sint Anna Bay into Punda and Otrobanda, has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kralendijk
There's plenty to explore and savor in this vibrant paradise on the Caribbean Sea, including numerous beaches, an assortment of water sports, and plenty of delicious eats and cocktails.