Radium Hot Springs is a small community in southeastern British Columbia, located in the Columbia Valley at the entrance to Kootenay National Park. The village sits between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, with the Columbia River and wide valley landscapes nearby. It is best known for its mineral hot springs, where naturally heated water emerges from the mountains and is used in the Radium Hot Springs pools.
Fenwick Island is a small coastal town in southern Delaware, located on a narrow barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Little Assawoman Bay. Its setting gives the community easy access to both ocean beaches and quieter bay waters, while its compact streets are lined with vacation homes, shops, restaurants, and waterfront accommodations. Fenwick Island is known for a more relaxed atmosphere than some of Delaware’s larger beach towns, with the adjacent Fenwick Island State Park providing a
Cape Cross is a remote coastal site on Namibia’s Atlantic shoreline, located within the dry landscapes of the Namib Desert. It is best known for the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, which protects one of the world’s largest breeding colonies of Cape fur seals. The coastline here consists of rocky shores, sandy beaches, salt pans, and sparsely vegetated desert terrain.
The Netherlands offers travelers a landscape where innovation and tradition intersect. In cities like Amsterdam, visitors can explore centuries-old canal networks and Golden Age architecture while also encountering contemporary art installations and sustainable urban design. The Rijksmuseum houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer, while a short walk away, the Van Gogh Museum brings visitors closer to one of history’s most studied painters.
Zagreb, the vibrant capital of Croatia, is a city where history, culture, and a youthful spirit collide in an unforgettable way. Wander through the cobblestone streets of the Upper Town (Gornji Grad) and marvel at its medieval architecture, such as the iconic St. Mark's Church, known for its colorful tiled roof depicting the coat of arms of Zagreb and the Kingdom of Croatia.
Natural wonders await you in the steaming, geothermally active North Island city of Rotorua, New Zealand. Pohutu Geyser erupts several times per day, and blistering mud pools provide a truly unique sightseeing experience. When in Rotorua, tourists also visit its living Maori village, as well as Te Puia (New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts institute), where weaving and woodcarving is featured. Those not afraid of heights can get a bird's eye view on the Skyline Rotorua gondola, and more earthbound souls can reinvigorate themselves at the Polynesian Spa wellness center, with its hot pools and therapies.
Other Popular Destinations in New Zealand
Queenstown
This beautiful resort town has a little something for everyone! Whether you are into skiing and snowboarding, jet boating, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping, or mountain biking there is no end to the year around adventure sports you can take advantage of. If you love wine, Queenstown lies close to the center of a small wine producing region, including The Two Paddocks vineyard which is owned by actor Sam Neill.
Auckland
A veritable paradise on Earth, Auckland combines the best of both worlds – a thrilling urban metropolis surrounded by striking natural areas, sparkling blue water, and colorful wildlife. New Zealand’s cultural and recreational hub, beautiful Auckland has something for everyone.