Fitzroy Island sits off the coast from Cairns in Queensland, Australia, rising from the Coral Sea with rainforest and beaches that draw visitors year-round. A short, scenic ferry ride from Cairns’ marlin marina brings visitors to this tropical island, part of the Fitzroy Island National Park where rainforest meets reef.
Constable Point, known locally as Nerlerit Inaat, is a small but fascinating gateway to Greenland’s remote east coast. Originally established in the 1980s to support mineral exploration and later functioning as a crucial supply base, Constable Point now serves as the main air access hub for visitors headed to the isolated communities of Ittoqqortoormiit and Scoresby Sound.
Bar Harbor should be any traveler's Maine priority! Drink in a view of the Atlantic Ocean from the town pier, and be sure to get some lobster at one of the excellent local restaurants. Bar Harbor, a Mount Desert Island town, is also the portal to the rugged, recreational paradise Acadia National Park, where birding, whale-watching and kayaking is the order of the day. The park's Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on America's East Coast.
Aveiro, often called the "Venice of Portugal," enchants visitors with its picturesque canals, brightly painted boats called moliceiros, and Art Nouveau architecture. Located on the northern coast of Portugal, Aveiro offers a charming blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Glide along its tranquil waterways on a moliceiro ride, once used to harvest seaweed but now a peaceful way to admire the city’s colorful façades and iconic architecture. These boats, decorated with vibrant, humorous pa