This southern Mexican state borders Guatemala. Its mountainous highlands and dense rainforest are dotted with several Mayan archaeological sites and Spanish colonial towns.
In the newer area you will find excellent hotels, chic shops, and good restaurants. Near the old downtown commercial center, behind the Catedral Metropolitana, and a block off Central Park, the Central Market where everything made or produced in the country is sold.
On the Oregon Coast, Lincoln City is more a collection of beach towns strung along 7.5 miles of ocean, than a city....Fans of sports or nature walks find pieces of heaven. River, lake or ocean, fishers can take their pick. The boutiques, shops, galleries and national brand factory outlets say that you've found a place where shopping really is a day at the beach.
Kouklia is a village in the Pafos district of southwestern Cyprus, located inland from the coast on the site of ancient Palaipafos, or Old Pafos. The village is surrounded by cultivated fields, orchards, and low hills, with the Mediterranean coast nearby. Its main distinction is its connection with the ancient Sanctuary of Aphrodite, one of the most important archaeological sites associated with the goddess in the ancient Greek world.
Yalobi Bay curves beneath the rugged mountain peaks of Waya Island in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands.
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Turquoise water meets a palm-fringed beach beneath the green hills of Waya Island.
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A quiet sandy cove and clear tropical water along the coastline of Waya Island.
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Set along Yalobi Bay on Waya Island in Fiji’s southern Yasawa Islands, Yalobi is a traditional coastal village surrounded by rugged green peaks and clear tropical waters. Organized village visits offer an opportunity to experience local customs, meet community members, and gain insight into everyday life in this remote island setting. With its dramatic mountain backdrop, palm-lined shoreline, and strong sense of community, Yalobi combines the natural beauty of the Yasawas with an authentic connection to Fijian culture.