Kentucky is known worldwide for the Kentucky Derby, but there’s far more to this southern state than fast horses and fancy hats. Louisville, the largest city, pairs old-world charm with modern energy. Visitors can stroll along Museum Row on Main to explore the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory or dive into boxing history at the Muhammad Ali Center, dedicated to the life and legacy of the Louisville-born champion.
Portland, Oregon, is a city where natural beauty and urban innovation coexist harmoniously. Nestled between the Columbia and Willamette Rivers and framed by volcanic mountains, Portland offers an array of outdoor adventures alongside its renowned cultural scene. Visitors can explore the lush expanses of Forest Park, one of the largest urban forests in the U.S., or take a leisurely stroll through the Portland Japanese Garden, which showcases exquisite traditional Japanese landscape design.
Molokai, island, in Kalawao County, administered by Maui County, central Hawaii, between Oahu and Maui islands, known as the Friendly Island. On the southern coast of Molokai is the port of Kaunakakai. The island rises to 1512 m (4961 ft) in the east at Kamakou Peak. Pineapples, coffee, and cattle are raised. In 1873Father Damien, the Belgian Roman Catholic missionary, began his work in the leper colony of Kalawao on the Kalaupapa Peninsula of northern Molokai.
Margarita Island, known locally as Isla de Margarita, sits just off Venezuela’s northeastern coast in the warm Caribbean Sea. The island's famous beaches span from quiet coves to wide-open shorelines. Playa El Agua stretches for over two miles with swaying palms and lively beachfront restaurants serving fresh snapper, tostones, and cold Polar beer. For those seeking less crowded sands, Playa Zaragoza offers calm waters and a glimpse of everyday coastal life.
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Clown Anemonefish at the Cairns Aquarium
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Rubber tree in Redlynch
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White-lipped Tree Frog
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Sailfin Tang at the Cairns Aquarium
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Metallic Starling
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Jabiru or Black-necked stork
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Blue-spotted ray at Cairns Aquarium
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Squirrelfish (left) and a Lined Butterflyfish at Cairns Aquarium
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Lime green coral at the Cairns aquarium
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Rainbow Bee-eater
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Cairns Aquarium
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Freshwater sawfish at Cairns Aquarium
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Trinity Beach
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Hawaiian Ti plant at Cairns Botanic Gardens
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Cairns is the majestic entrance to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This warm, tropical destination is located in Far North Queensland. Must-see attractions in Cairns include the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, which educates tourists about indigenous peoples, and restaurant and bar-dotted Cairns Esplanade, which has a lagoon for swimming. Also, Daintree National Park, northwest of Cairns, has beautiful beaches, rainforests and canyons.