Praslin Island, the second-largest island in the Seychelles, is a tropical paradise renowned for its stunning natural beauty and serene atmosphere. With its lush landscapes and pristine beaches, Praslin offers an idyllic escape for those seeking relaxation and adventure.
New Mexico is a place where centuries-old adobe buildings stand beneath endless skies and ancient traditions live alongside experimental art and science. Known as the Land of Enchantment, the state offers a landscape shaped by volcanoes, mesas, and high desert plateaus. Santa Fe, the oldest state capital in the U.S., features historic sites like the 17th-century San Miguel Chapel and a walkable downtown filled with galleries and artisan markets.
This natural reef and its uninhabited islands are home to one of the natural wonders of Belize, the Blue Hole. An underwater shaft that drops from a ten-foot-deep lagoon, it opens into a series of elaborate, stalactite-filled caverns. A true diver's paradise!
Mahón, the capital of Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands in Spain, is a charming and historic city that offers a blend of Mediterranean beauty, rich culture, and vibrant history. Located on the eastern coast of the island, Mahón boasts a picturesque harbor, which is one of the largest natural harbors in the world.
Toledo, seat of Lucas County, northwestern Ohio, a port on the Maumee River, at its mouth on Lake Erie; incorporated 1837. The city's extensive transportation facilities include its fine natural harbor, which is a port on the Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence Seaway and ranks among the world's leading soft-coal-shipping ports; an extensive network of railroads; and an air cargo terminal.
Kerak is a fortress town 75 miles (120km) from Amman, and contains one of the two major Crusader castles in the Kingdom. The castle, built to protect the approach to Jerusalem, stands on a craggy plateau 4,300ft above sea level. It was built in the early part of the 12th century and held for 50 years by the Crusaders until they were defeated by Salah al Din (Saladin) in 1189.
This majestic fortress, which has been partially restored, is a maze of small rooms and passageways and offers some interesting exploration for the visitor. The greater part of the town of Kerak lies within the walls of the old Crusader town.
Kerak lies on the King's Highway, an international trade and transit route for the past five thousand years and one of the most historic and scenic routes in the world. The villages and landmarks along its way are historic sites, many of which are mentioned in the Bible.
Other Popular Destinations in Jordan
Amman
Situated near the Dead Sea, Amman is the capital of Jordan and a cultural and historical hub in the Middle East. Explore this sprawling city, replete with historic landmarks, museums, and mosques, and you’ll soon be enraptured by its blend of metropolitan and ancient beauty.
Petra
Tucked between Jordan's sandstone cliffs in the southwestern desert, Petra was carved directly into rose-colored rock more than 2,000 years ago. Visitors approaching through the narrow gorge known as the Siq are rewarded with their first glimpse of Al-Khazneh, the Treasury, a towering facade that seems to appear from another world.