A favorite stop on South American and Antarctic cruises, Punta Arenas lies within the spectacular system of fjords that dot the coast of Chile. La Cruz Hill affords commanding views of the Straits of Magellan. Visit Punta Arenas for fascinating museums, quaint restaurants filled with fresh Chilean eats, and ample opportunity to watch local penguins!
King Salmon is a small community in southwest Alaska on the Alaska Peninsula, located along the Naknek River near the shores of Naknek Lake. It serves as a regional transportation and service center for the Bristol Bay area and as an important base for visitors traveling into the surrounding wilderness. The community is surrounded by tundra, wetlands, lakes, rivers, and low volcanic hills rather than tall mountains.
Boracay, a small island in the central Philippines, is famous for its white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters. Despite its size, the island offers a wide range of activities, from swimming and snorkeling to paddleboarding and sailing.
Abilene is no-nonsense and traditional, but it's just as capable of having a good time as any rip-roaring cowpoke. When you're in Abilene, take time to see the Abilene Zoo, particularly the Texas Plains exhibit, a unique collection of species native to that part of the country (if you've never seen a javelina, here's your chance).