Saint Helier is the capital of Jersey and the island’s main center for government, commerce, culture, and transport. The town occupies the eastern side of St Aubin’s Bay, where an historic harbor meets a compact urban center of Victorian buildings, narrow streets, public squares, and waterfront promenades. Its position makes it a practical base for exploring the rest of Jersey, while attractions within the town include the Central Market, Jersey Museum, Maritime Museum, and Elizabeth Castle.
Fogo Island is a large offshore island in Newfoundland and Labrador, set in the North Atlantic and reached by ferry from Farewell on Newfoundland’s northeast coast. Its landscape is defined by rocky headlands, small coves, rolling hills, exposed coastal trails, and scattered fishing communities. Eleven communities occupy the island, including Fogo, Joe Batt’s Arm, and Tilting, each with its own character and relationship to the sea.
Querétaro, located in the heart of central Mexico, is a city where centuries of history are still visible in daily life. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features narrow streets, elegant plazas, and baroque churches that reflect its colonial past. One of the city’s most iconic landmarks is the massive aqueduct, built in the 18th century with 74 stone arches stretching nearly a mile across the landscape.
Vancouver is a city in southwestern Washington located along the north bank of the Columbia River, directly across from Portland, Oregon. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in the Pacific Northwest and serves as the county seat of Clark County.
Hanalei is located on the North central coast of Kauai Island. Near the head of Hanalei Bay, the village is in scenic and fertile Hanalei or Hanohano Valley, one of the states few rice producing regions.
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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.
Other Popular Destinations in Netherlands Antilles
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.