Set at the meeting point of Brazil and Argentina, Foz do Iguaçu is defined by the sheer scale of the Iguaçu Falls. Nearly 275 individual waterfalls stretch across close to three kilometers, sending mist into the air and sound echoing through the surrounding forest. Visitors follow raised walkways that bring them face to face with this moving wall of water, culminating at the dramatic Devil’s Throat, a deep, curved drop where the river seems to vanish into the earth.
Georgetown, the vibrant capital of the Cayman Islands, offers an alluring blend of Caribbean charm and modern sophistication. As the bustling heart of the Grand Caymans, it is renowned for its picturesque harbor, duty-free shopping, and a rich tapestry of cultural experiences.
Eureka is a coastal city in Northern California and the largest urban center on Humboldt Bay. It lies between the Pacific Ocean and the forested hills of the Coast Ranges, with redwood country extending inland and wetlands surrounding parts of the bay. Eureka developed as a port and commercial center for the timber industry, and its historic downtown retains many Victorian-era buildings.
Ballybunion is a coastal town in County Kerry on Ireland’s southwest coast, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for broad sandy beaches, high cliffs, sea caves, and a rocky shoreline shaped by the Atlantic. The town sits beside Ballybunion Beach, with the ruins of Ballybunion Castle standing on a headland above the coast.
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Turtle
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Waimanalo Beach
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Hanauma Bay
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Diamond Head Crater
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Haleiwa
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Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kaneohe
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Three Tables Beach, Haleiwa
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Dole Plantation, Wahiawa
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Lanikai Shore
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Plumeria
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Pineapple
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Laysan Albatross nesting
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Oahu, island in central Hawaii, between Kauai and Molokai islands, in Honolulu County; it is the third largest island in the state, after Hawaii and Maui. The most heavily populated of the Hawaiian islands, Oahu is known as the Gathering Place. It is about 64 km (about 40 mi) long and 42 km (26 mi) wide. Oahu is the commercial center of Hawaii and is important to United States defense in the Pacific. Pearl Harbor naval base is situated here. Two parallel mountain ranges, the Koolau Range and the Waianae Range, cross Oahu from northwest to southeast. A wide fertile plateau separates the two ranges. The chief agricultural industries in Oahu are the growing and processing of pineapples and sugarcane; tourism also is very important to the economy. Among the many popular beaches is the renowned Waikiki, backed by the famous Diamond Head, an extinct volcano. The largest community, Honolulu, is the state capital.
Other Popular Destinations in Hawaii
Honolulu, Oahu
Honolulu, the capital of Hawaiʻi and the largest city in the Pacific, blends the energy of a major urban center with the deep roots of Native Hawaiian culture. Set on the island of Oʻahu, it’s home to iconic beaches, royal history, and a rhythm all its own. This sunny capital city is the main portal to the larger Hawaiian archipelago, and the perfect base for exploring Oahu.
Kona, Hawaii
Kona started as King Kamehameha I's government seat, and is now a popular tourist destination with key landmarks like Hulihee Palace, as well as coffee farms, shopping and dining.