Guadeloupe's major center is Pointe-à-Pitre, a conglomeration of old and new buildings clustered around the bustling harborside market. Pointe-a-Pitre is Gudeloupe's most popular city--explore the beaches of Grand-Terre and the French fort ruins and volcanic mountaintop of Basse-Terre.
Varadero, set along Cuba’s Hicacos Peninsula, is one of the Caribbean’s most renowned beach destinations. Its 20 kilometers of powdery white sand and clear turquoise waters have made it a favorite for relaxation, water sports, and resort stays.
Tenerife is the largest isle of the Canary Islands archipelago. Famous for its black and yellow sand beaches as well as Mt. Teide, the dormant volcano that looms over the island.
The capital of Utah, Salt Lake City is a spectacular destination set amid the Wasatch Mountains. Ski resorts and a wealth of outdoor activities can be found here, along with performing arts, breweries and fine dining.
Badlands National Park stretches across southwestern South Dakota, where layered rock formations and sharply eroded spires reveal nearly 75 million years of geological history. The park’s banded cliffs and pinnacles were shaped by wind and water, exposing ancient seabeds and fossil-rich layers that have made the area one of North America’s most important paleontological sites.
Antiquity is everywhere on the island of Rhodes, from its cobbled Old Town to a mighty acropolis presiding high over the town of Lindos. Ancient ruins recall Crusades-era occupation and Ottoman tyranny, but today, a rather magical Aegean lifestyle is predominant. Travelers will enjoy excellent food, picturesque beaches, buzzing nightlife, and snorkeling in clear waters. Some must-sees here include the Palace of the Grandmaster of the Knights of Rhodes (a medieval castle), the Colossus of Rhodes statue, and the nature reserve Valley of the Butterflies.