Holbrook is a small city in northeastern Arizona, located along Interstate 40 in Navajo County and serving as a gateway to several distinctive landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. The community lies near the Little Colorado River and is surrounded by open grassland, desert, and colorful badlands. Holbrook has long been associated with transportation across northern Arizona, and its location on the historic Route 66 corridor remains an important part of its identity.
Sagres sits at the southwestern edge of continental Europe in Portugal’s Algarve region, where the Atlantic’s wide horizon meets rugged cliffs and open skies. For centuries this point was linked to maritime adventure and visitors can still feel that sense of discovery in the air. Here, people like Prince Henry the Navigator gathered cartographers, shipbuilders and astronomers in the 1400s to push beyond maps of the known world and shape the early Age of Discovery from Sagres’ dramatic headlands.
El Paso, located in far western Texas along the Rio Grande, is a vibrant border city that blends American, Mexican, and Native American cultures. Its location at the meeting point of Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua, Mexico, has shaped a rich cultural tapestry, visible in its architecture, cuisine, and community traditions. El Paso’s history stretches from indigenous settlements to Spanish colonial influence, all of which contribute to the city’s unique identity.
The Catskill Mountains are a mountainous region in southeastern New York, forming part of the larger Appalachian landscape. The area is centered on the Catskill Park, which covers more than 700,000 acres across Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, and Ulster counties. Forested slopes, steep valleys, streams, lakes, and rocky overlooks define the terrain, while small towns and rural communities occupy the surrounding valleys.
Luanda, the vibrant capital of Angola, is the country's largest city and primary economic hub, known for its bustling energy and rich cultural scene. Modern Luanda is characterized by its dynamic growth and development. The city boasts an impressive skyline, including the Avenida 4 de Fevereiro, a major thoroughfare lined with modern high-rises and vibrant markets. The Baía de Luanda, a stunning bay area, offers beautiful waterfront promenades and opportunities for relaxation and leisure.
The Makena area has one of the most beautiful shorelines in South Maui, it is also home to a world class golf course and some of the major resorts on Maui. Makena is also adjacent to one of the more remote areas of Maui, the La Perouse Bay are, the end of the road for the South side.
Makena also boasts one of the last largest undeveloped beaches on Maui, Makena Beach (Big Beach) and one of the most picturesque beaches on Maui, Little Beach, which is also an unofficial clothing optional beach. There is wonderful diving, kayaking, and snorkeling off any beach in Makena. The major beaches of Makena are Palauea, Makena Landing, Maluaka, Onouli, Little and Big Beach, and the Ahihi-Keanau and LaPerouse reserves.
Most of these beaches do not have hotels around them and are very clean and peaceful. The resorts that are in the area are the Makena Surf and the Maui Prince, the Prince being 'the last resort' on the South side.
Other Popular Destinations in Hawaii
Honolulu, Oahu
Honolulu, the capital of Hawaiʻi and the largest city in the Pacific, blends the energy of a major urban center with the deep roots of Native Hawaiian culture. Set on the island of Oʻahu, it’s home to iconic beaches, royal history, and a rhythm all its own. This sunny capital city is the main portal to the larger Hawaiian archipelago, and the perfect base for exploring Oahu.
Kona, Hawaii
Kona started as King Kamehameha I's government seat, and is now a popular tourist destination with key landmarks like Hulihee Palace, as well as coffee farms, shopping and dining.