Dakar, (dä-kär´) largest city (1988 pop. 1,447,642) and capital of Senegal, on Cape Verde Peninsula, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is an economic center for a market-gardening region, and its expanding industries produce food products, fertilizers, cement, and textiles.
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.
Djúpivogur, a charming coastal village on Iceland’s eastern fjords, offers travelers an authentic and serene Icelandic experience. Nestled between majestic mountains and the tranquil Berufjörður fjord, this small fishing town is steeped in history and natural beauty. Its picturesque harbor, where colorful boats bob against a backdrop of rugged cliffs, is the heart of the town.
St. Lucia is an island of verdant landscapes in every direction: A dense rain forest rises up and covers The Pitons' twin peaks, and in the valleys, the sun's rays dance upon the large yellow-green leaves of banana plants. Beyond all the greenery, you'll find isolated coves, stunning beaches, colonial towns, quiet fishing villages and first-class yachting facilities.
Set on the River Seine, Rouen is Normandy's capital and a breathtaking city steeped in history, art, and romance. Marvel at the exquisite Gothic architecture of the Palais de Justice, l'Église Saint-Maclou, l'Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. Visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen to gaze at the masterpieces of Monet, Velázquez, or Renoir. Stroll the cobbled paths of Vieux Rouen (Old Town Rouen), where the Gros-Horlage, an ornate Renaissance clock tower, stands tall.