Kihei was once a favored destination for Hawaiian royalty! With scenery like this, you can easily see why. Whether you choose to spend your days snorkeling, paddle boarding or watching for humpbacked whale breaches, or even just sitting on the beach enjoying stunning views, Kihei is sure to leave you enchanted.
Taif, situated in the mountains of western Saudi Arabia, is a city renowned for its cooler climate, lush landscapes, and historical significance. Nestled at an elevation of around 1,700 meters, it has long served as a summer retreat from the intense heat of the surrounding desert, attracting visitors to its gardens, orchards, and scenic viewpoints.
Watamu, located on Kenya’s picturesque coast, is a paradise for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Renowned for its pristine white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, Watamu is part of the Watamu Marine National Park, a protected area known for its vibrant coral reefs and rich marine biodiversity. The park is a haven for snorkeling and diving, with opportunities to see colorful fish, sea turtles, and even dolphins.
Hardangerfjord is one of Norway’s most iconic fjords, stretching over 170 kilometers through western Norway and surrounded by steep mountains, waterfalls, and orchards. Historically, the fjord has been central to regional life, providing a transportation route for fishing, trade, and fruit cultivation. Its combination of natural grandeur and human activity has shaped a landscape that is both dramatic and lived-in.
New York is more than a state, it’s a collection of vivid contrasts where small-town traditions meet global icons. Beyond the skyscrapers of Manhattan, visitors discover everything from glacier-carved lakes in the Finger Lakes region to quiet mountain villages in the Adirondacks. In upstate towns like Saratoga Springs and Hudson, restored main streets are lined with galleries, cafés, and antique shops, offering a slower pace steeped in local pride.
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The third largest city in Turkey, a cosmopolitan and lively city all year round, during the International Arts Festival (June/July) and the international Fair (August/September), Izmir bursts with an added vibrancy.
The original city was established in the third millennium B.C. and at that time shared, with Troy, the most advanced culture in Western Anatolia.
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Istanbul
Istanbul is a city built on layers of empire. Spanning two continents, it was once the capital of three major empires: Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman. Visitors walking through the Sultanahmet district can witness this timeline firsthand, from the Roman-era Hippodrome to the Byzantine mosaics of Hagia Sophia, and the towering minarets of the Blue Mosque. At nearby Topkapi Palace, rooms still display the jeweled swords, ceremonial robes, and handwritten Qurans once used by Ottoman sultans.
Cappadocia
The ancient region of Cappadocia lies in Central Anatolia, between the cities of Nevsehir, Kayseri and Nigde. Here, the traveler finds one of the most fantastic landscapes in the world. Wind and weather have eroded the soft volcanic rock with hundreds of strangely shaped pillars, cones and "fairy chimneys", often very tall, and in every shade from pink through yellow to russet browns.