Alentejo is a large region in southern Portugal known for its wide plains, cork oak forests, whitewashed towns, and slower rural pace. Stretching from the Tagus River to the Algarve and from the Atlantic coast to the Spanish border, it covers much of the country’s interior farmland and wine-producing territory.
Known for its vast wilderness, towering mountains, glaciers, and wildlife, Alaska offers unmatched outdoor experiences and endless opportunities for exploration.
A former trading port and now a fascinating itinerary stop for any Vietnam traveler, Hoi An's illuminated lanterns beckon you. Each lunar month on the 14th day, electric lights are turned off in favor of traditional lanterns. Must-sees in this well-preserved locale include Quan Cong Temple, the 1700s-era Japanese Covered Bridge, An Bang Beach with its white sands, and Hoi An Night Market, abuzz with local sellers offering food and unique wares.
Wailea is a coastal resort community on the southwestern shore of Maui, Hawaiʻi, set between the slopes of Haleakalā and the Pacific Ocean. Its dry climate, landscaped grounds, sandy beaches, and views across the ʻAuʻau Channel toward neighboring islands give it a distinct setting within South Maui. The area is known for several major beaches, including Wailea Beach, Ulua Beach, and Polo Beach, as well as a network of walking paths connecting resorts, beaches, parks, and shopping areas.
Surat Thani is a city in southern Thailand situated near the mouth of the Tapi River, where the river meets the Gulf of Thailand. It serves as an important commercial and transport center for the surrounding province and is a common starting point for journeys to the islands of the Gulf. The city itself has a more local character than Thailand's major resort destinations, with markets, temples, riverfront areas, and busy streets forming its urban landscape.
New Haven, city in New Haven County, southern Connecticut, a port on Long Island Sound, at the mouth of the Quinnipiac River. It is known as an educational center and is the seat of Yale University (1701), Albertus Magnus College (1925), and Southern Connecticut State College (1893); the University of New Haven (1920) is in nearby West Haven.
The United States Coast Guard headquarters for Long Island Sound is located in the city. New Haven has a variety of performing-arts facilities and museums, as well as an arts center. Nature and recreation areas are located at West and East Rocks, lofty red sandstone cliffs northeast of the city. New Haven's central green, which dates from the 17th century, is bordered by three early 19th-century churches. Also of interest are Grove Street Cemetery, which contains
the graves of lexicographer Noah Webster and the inventor Eli Whitney; a lighthouse; and Nathan Hale Park, which houses a restored fort from the American Revolution (1775-1783).
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Washington
Washington is a small town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, set among wooded hills, lakes, and rural valleys in the northwestern part of the state. Its landscape includes farmland, stone walls, forest roads, and several reservoirs and ponds, with the Shepaug River flowing through the surrounding countryside.
Mystic
Mystic, Connecticut, is a small town with a big story, one shaped by shipbuilders, sea captains, and centuries of maritime tradition. Once a bustling shipbuilding center during the 18th and 19th centuries, Mystic still carries the soul of a working seaport. Today, visitors can explore its nautical past at the Mystic Seaport Museum, home to America’s last wooden whaleship, the *Charles W. Morgan*.