Punakaiki is a small coastal settlement on New Zealand’s South Island, located along the rugged West Coast within Paparoa National Park. It is widely recognized for its distinctive limestone formations and its position between dense rainforest and the Tasman Sea.
Do you want a vacation experience so unique and thrilling that you actually have to wear a hard hat? Look no further than New Zealand's White Island, where you can stand on an active volcano! Located offshore from Whakatane and Tauranga, White Island is New Zealand's only live marine volcano and one of the most active in the world. The tours are quite the experience, especially since you can hear the hissing and bubbling of the volcano all around you!
Bonaventure Island is a small island off the coast of Percé in Quebec's Gaspésie region, within the Parc national de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé. Surrounded by the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the island combines coastal cliffs, forests, meadows, rocky shorelines, and open sea. Its best-known feature is its large colony of Northern Gannets, one of the world's largest and most accessible colonies of the species.
Te Anau sits on the edge of New Zealand’s second-largest lake, acting as the unofficial gateway to Fiordland National Park. While it’s often viewed as a starting point for trips to Milford Sound, the town itself offers a slower, more scenic way to experience the South Island’s dramatic landscapes. Te Anau’s lakefront is a mix of walking paths, local birdlife, and wide-open views across snow-dusted peaks.
Bad Ischl is a spa town in Upper Austria's Salzkammergut region, set along the Traun River and surrounded by wooded mountains and alpine valleys. The town is known for its historic spa tradition, elegant villas, parks, and strong connections with the Habsburg imperial family.
If you're looking for a destination that combines picturesque villages, canal towpaths and open countryside, with superb shopping, national exhibitions and first class entertainment, then you could hardly choose a more perfect location than Solihull. Situated on the edge of rural Warwickshire, Solihull offers unrivalled access by road, rail or air, and is only seven miles from the hub of Birmingham City Centre. Whether visiting Solihull on business or for pleasure, you're sure to be looking for leisure pursuits to enhance your break. Why not visit a craft centre, or round off your trip by attending a special event - don't forget Solihull is home to the National Exhibition Centre which hosts over 100 anual exhibitions and concerts attracting some four million visitors. Solihull has two major museums: the award winning national Motorcycle Museum at Bickengill and Berkswell Village Museum with exhibits of rural life.
Although still know to many locals as the village, Solihull is rapidly expanding into a premier regional shopping village. The town centre offers over three hundred stores, shops and boutiques in pleasant and open surroundings. Not only does the town centre provide quality shopping and major supermarkets with extensive car parking, but it also encompasses historic medieval Parish Church of St Alphege, and the modern Library and Arts Complex.
Other Popular Destinations in England
London
London is among the world's most visited cities, with countless attractions and a history stretching back two millennia. Visitors will discover historic iconic structures like Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge, as well as recent marvels such as London Eye, a giant observation wheel that offers breathtaking views of the whole city.
York
York, England, is a city where over 2,000 years of history comes to life. Originally founded by the Romans in 71 AD as Eboracum, York has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, from the Vikings to the Normans. Today, the city retains its medieval charm, with its historic York Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, standing proudly as its centerpiece.