Newcastle is the capital of the Hunter Valley Region, in New South Wales. Lakes, beaches, rivers and bays, combine with lush countryside to make the Hunter region surrounding Newcastle almost unlimited in its appeal.
Khuruthang is a small town in Punakha District in western Bhutan, situated along the Punatsangchhu River in the fertile Punakha Valley. It serves as the main township of Punakha and contains residential areas, shops, government institutions, schools, and a local market. The town is surrounded by hills, villages, and cultivated land, with rice fields visible across parts of the valley. Khuruthang is also an important stopping point for travelers visiting nearby Punakha, making it a practical base
Lambert’s Bay is a small fishing town on South Africa’s West Coast in the Western Cape, positioned beside the Atlantic Ocean. Its setting is defined by a working harbour, sandy beaches, rocky shoreline, and the low, dry vegetation of the West Coast. The town is part of the Cape West Coast Biosphere region and is particularly known for its seabird colonies and fishing industry.
Cape Perpetua is a rugged headland on the central Oregon Coast, rising above the Pacific Ocean south of Yachats. The area is part of the Siuslaw National Forest and combines dense coastal forest with steep cliffs, rocky beaches, tide pools, and open ocean views.
Beirut traces its roots back over 5,000 years. Once called Berytus during the Roman era, it grew into a key port of the Mediterranean. Today’s visitors can follow the Beirut Heritage Trail, a 2.5 km walking route marked with bronze medallions, that links archaeological sites, historic courtyards, and restored Ottoman buildings. The path unveils layers of the city's past one block at a time.
Sharing a common lagoon with Raiatean and accessible only by boat, Taha'a produces about 80% of all vanilla in French Polynesia. Taha'a is the only island in the Society Islands that can be completely circled by boat inside the protected lagoon. With its many deep bays and small deserted motus on the reef, Taha'a is an ideal island to escape the 20th century. Here you can explore the reef and discover the beauty of its multicolored lagoon, enjoy a picnic on a deserted
motu or go hiking in the mountains and through the vanilla plantations and learn the mystery of these "orchids". With only a handful of guest houses and small hotels, Taha'a is slowly awakening to tourism and yet it still maintains an authentic flavor of Polynesia.
Other Popular Destinations in French Polynesia
Bora Bora
Bora Bora, often referred to as the "Jewel of the South Seas," is the epitome of tropical luxury. Nestled in the Society Islands of French Polynesia, this idyllic island is famed for its stunning turquoise lagoon, ringed by a barrier reef and dotted with overwater bungalows.
Mo'orea
Warm sands, cerulean waves, and stunning tropical views await you in Moorea, an island in French Polynesia. Unwind in an overwater bungalow, snorkel with tropical fish, or shop for pearls as you explore the remote beauty of this island destination.