Must-sees in Seville include the landmark palace Royal Alcázar of Seville, the Gothic, bell-towered Catedral de Sevilla, and Plaza de España, an architectural marvel with Moorish, Baroque and Renaissance influences. Meanwhile, Museo del Baile Flamenco is the place to learn about flamenco dancing culture.
Anuradhapura, located in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It served as the island’s capital for more than a millennium, beginning in the 4th century BCE. Today, its vast archaeological complex spans several square kilometers and includes some of South Asia’s most significant Buddhist monuments.
Sudan, located in northeastern Africa, is a country of diverse landscapes, from the vast Sahara Desert in the north to the fertile Nile Valley in the center. The Nile River, one of the world’s longest, runs through the country, shaping both its agriculture and history.
Kilauea is the world's largest active volcanic mass, located southeastern Hawaii Island. The central feature of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is an elongated dome built of lava eruptions from a central crater and from lines of craters extending along east and southwest riffs or fissures.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park stretches across the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, protecting a broad section of the southern Appalachian Mountains. The park is known for forested ridges, mist-covered peaks, clear streams, and an exceptional variety of plant and animal life. Its landscape changes with elevation, from rich hardwood forests in the valleys to spruce-fir forests near the highest summits.
One of the "Out Islands" of the Bahamas, Long Island lies at the eastern reaches of the more than 700 islands and cays that make up thisspectacular archipelago. Located on the Tropic of Cancer, approximately 160 miles southeast of Nassau (a one hour flight), it covers nearly 230 square miles and is 70 miles long by five miles at its widest point.
Christopher Columbus saw this long island as he headed west in Oct., 1492. In his log he described 150-foot high cliffs, waves crashingon isolated beaches, and miles of uninterrupted green foliage fillingthe air with "the scent of flowers and trees, delicious and sweet...the most delightful thing in the world". Long Island remains remarkably unchanged today. The geography of its east and west coast is strikingly different; hills and coral cliffs mark the former, whileshallow bays and miles of white sand beach grace the latter.
There is plenty to see and do in this paradise. Historic churches and romantic ruins, ancient caves and virgin beaches abound. It's a place to laze, to play, to explore. Long Island maintains a unique character other Out Islands have lost to the rising tide of tourism-related development. Its peaceful easy way of life and crime-free status ensure a worry-free holiday.
Other Popular Destinations in Bahamas
Nassau
Beloved by cruise-goers, Nassau is a stunning Bahamian paradise and an essential destination on many Caribbean cruises. With so much to experience and explore, charming Nassau will easily enchant you on your adventure to the Bahamas! Hit one of Nassau’s many beaches, including Montagu Beach, Goodman’s Bay, and Cable Beach, to soak up some sunshine and relax in warm sands. Take a plunge in the ocean to snorkel or swim with dolphins, sharks, and sting rays.
Bimini Islands
The Bimini Islands, the westernmost point of the Bahamas, are a tiny chain of islands steeped in history, legend, and natural wonder. Bimini has long been celebrated as the “Gateway to the Bahamas,” blending fishing traditions, maritime lore, and a laid-back island culture.