Granada’s Waterfront by Lago Nicaragua
GRANADA, Nicaragua — Historic and pretty Granada is on Lake Nicaragua (Lago Nicaragua), but the lakefront isn’t all it could be.
Town of 1770
SEVENTEEN SEVENTY, Australia — It’s an odd name for a town, but then Australia has a lot of unusual-sounding place names (see: Wagga Wagga, Bong Bong, or Humpybong). It’s sometimes listed officially as “Seventeen Seventy.” Locals often write it as “1770”, which gives a better hint as to the history behind the strange name.
Gallows Point Resort
ST. JOHN, US Virgin Islands – Gallows Point Resort on St. John in the beautiful US Virgin Islands is a fantastic place to watch some stunning Caribbean sunsets. It sits on a point right next to Cruz Bay.
Australia’s Picture Postcard Beach
SURFERS PARADISE, Australia — Surfers Paradise might have a terrible name, but it has a fantastic beach. It’s exactly what you think of when you think of a Queensland Beach.
Tulum, The Original Maya Riviera
TULUM, Mexico — There are many Maya civilization sites on the Yucatan Peninsula, but none has a more beautiful location than Tulum, not far from Cancun.
The Beautiful Beaches of St. John
ST. JOHN, US Virgin Islands — St. John boasts some of the Caribbean’s most picture perfect beaches. White sands from the coral reefs and beautiful turquoise seas, along with reliably warm tropical weather, make for an idyllic setting.
Excellence Playa Mujeres Luxury Beach Resort, Cancun, Mexico
QUINTANA ROO, Mexico – Excellence Playa Mujeres resort, just north of the traffic and bustle of Cancun, is a great place if you’re looking to just get away to relax by the beach.
Zihuatanejo, a Gem on Mexico’s Pacific Coast
ZIHUATANEJO, Mexico – Zihuatanejo is a small fishing village on Mexico’s Pacific coast that’s just bursting with local flavor. From the beautiful scenery, laid-back and welcoming locals, and ultra-fresh seafood, it’s a great place to be.
Up Close and Personal with the Great Barrier Reef
LADY ELLIOT ISLAND, Australia — Ever fancied a pre-breakfast swim with turtles and manta rays? If you’ve ever had a hankering to get up close and personal with Australia’s extraordinary Great Barrier Reef, there aren’t many better ways than a trip to Lady Elliot Island Resort.
Zihuatanejo’s Fish Market
ZIHUATANEJO, Mexico — There’s much to love about Zihuatanejo on Mexico’s Pacific coast, and the beach fish market is one of the town’s gems.
North Stradbroke Island, Australia
NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND, Australia — Known to the locals as “Straddie,” North Stradbroke Island near Brisbane separates southern Moreton Bay from the Pacific Ocean. With miles of spectacular ocean beaches and an abundance of local marine life such as whales, sharks, turtles, and dolphins, it’s a popular summer holiday destination and yet still manages to feel remote.
