Hatton is a hill-country town in central Sri Lanka, located within the tea-growing highlands of Nuwara Eliya District. Surrounded by steep green slopes, waterfalls, and mist-covered plantations, the town serves as an important center for Sri Lanka’s tea industry.
The Bolivian Altiplano is a vast high plateau in the Andes, stretching across much of western Bolivia between the country’s major mountain ranges. Its high elevation creates a cool, dry environment with broad open plains, rugged peaks, volcanoes, and sparse grasslands. La Paz and El Alto occupy the northern part of the plateau, while Oruro, Uyuni, and Potosí are among its other important settlements.
The Costa Brava coastal region, in northeastern Spain, offers excellent beaches and a typical Mediterranean climate, making it an enticing holiday destination. While parts of the Costa Brava coastline have been exploited by large-scale tourist developments, other areas have retained their traditional roots.
New Castle, Delaware, is a hidden gem for history lovers and anyone seeking a picturesque, colonial-era experience along the Delaware River. Founded in 1651 by the Dutch, New Castle boasts an impressive collection of well-preserved 17th and 18th-century buildings that tell the story of early American history.
Raglan, on New Zealand’s North Island, is a coastal town that has earned international renown for its surf culture while retaining a bohemian, community-centered spirit.
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. Kona's pristine waters are perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Manta ray boat charters and deep-sea fishing are also popular activities here.
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.
Ka'anapali, Maui
In ancient times, Kaanapali was a royal retreat for the rulers of Maui, who delighted in the perfect three-mile stretch of white sand beach, the gentle waves, warm sunny days and the majestic West Maui Mountains. Maui royalty surfed, raced their outrigger canoes, feasted at luaus that lasted for weeks, and where the Kaanapali Golf Course now blankets the land, they played ulu maika, a form of lawn bowling with heavy lava balls.