Orange Beach is a coastal city in southern Alabama, located along the Gulf of Mexico between Gulf Shores and Perdido Key. It is known for wide sandy beaches, coastal dunes, inland bays, and waterways that support boating and fishing. The city extends along a narrow barrier-island setting, with residential areas, restaurants, marinas, and recreation facilities close to the water. Cotton Bayou, Terry Cove, and Wolf Bay provide access to calmer inland waters, while the Gulf shoreline offers a diffe
Set along the turquoise coast of southern Turkey, Phaselis offers a rare combination of ancient ruins and quiet bays framed by pine forests. Located within the borders of Antalya Province, this former port city stretches across a narrow peninsula where the sea meets low hills. Visitors arrive to find three natural harbors, each with clear water and gentle shores, creating inviting spots for swimming just steps from centuries-old stone structures.
Cam Ranh is a coastal city in Khánh Hòa Province in south-central Vietnam, located around a sheltered bay along the South China Sea. The area is known for its long coastline, sandy beaches, fishing communities, and dry coastal climate. Cam Ranh Bay forms a deep natural harbor surrounded by hills and is an important maritime area.
Nelson sits along the West Arm of Kootenay Lake in southeastern British Columbia, embraced by the rugged peaks of the Selkirk Mountains and threaded with over 350 heritage buildings that tell the story of its silver-rush beginnings. A short trip outside town leads to spots like the Salmo–Troup Rail Trail, a wide, gentle path that follows an old rail line for kilometers through forest and alongside rivers.
Important both historically and economically, the beachside city of La Serena is one of Chile's oldest post-Columbian cities. The region's silver, copper and agriculture were so important that the city had its own mint. Today, La Serena maintains a colonial air, although it is threatening Viña del Mar's supremacy as premier beach resort. Apart from a string of beautiful beaches, attractions include a handful of museums and a number of nearby quaint villages and vineyards.