Samana sits on a peninsula along the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, shaped by seafaring history and a strong Afro-Caribbean cultural presence.
El Cuco is a small coastal community in the department of San Miguel, on El Salvador's eastern Pacific coast. It is known for its long sandy beach, volcanic black sand, warm waters, and setting between the Pacific Ocean and the forested foothills of the Sierra Tecapa-Chinameca range. The area is less urbanized than the country's larger coastal centers, with small hotels, restaurants, guesthouses, and fishing businesses spread around the shoreline.
Ilhabela is an archipelago municipality on the northern coast of São Paulo, separated from the mainland by the São Sebastião Channel. Its main island combines a developed coastal area with extensive Atlantic Forest, while smaller islands and islets form part of the same municipality. The town is known for sailing, beaches, waterfalls, and maritime activities, and it holds the official title of National Capital of Sailing.
Wadi Bani Khalid is a major valley in Oman's Al Sharqiyah North Governorate, extending from the Hajar Mountains toward the desert landscapes of the Sharqiyah Sands. It is known for its year-round watercourses, pools, rocky gorges, and clusters of date palms. Unlike many wadis that can become dry, Wadi Bani Khalid retains flowing water in parts of its upper valley, creating a green contrast with the surrounding arid terrain.
The Okavango Delta, located in Botswana, is one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders. This vast inland delta, renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes, offers a unique opportunity to experience a pristine wilderness. As the Okavango River meanders into the Kalahari Desert, it creates a sprawling floodplain that transforms into a lush oasis during the annual flood.