Pendleton, Oregon, sits in the heart of the high desert region, where wide open skies meet rolling wheat fields and the rugged Blue Mountains. The city is widely recognized for its rich history in ranching, railroads, and wool production, which visitors can explore through preserved buildings and museums. Downtown Pendleton features brick storefronts, murals, and sculptures that reflect the city’s connection to both the frontier and the railroad era.
Seven miles outside of historic Athens, the Greek coastal city of Piraeus lies upon the sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea and is the largest passenger port in Europe, servicing nearly 20 million passengers per year.
Lalibela is the name of the township which King Lalibela, later canonized, ruled in the 12th century. At his command, eleven monolithic churches were hewn out of living rock. The churches are unique because they are not carved into rock but were freed from it entirely
A moving sight...literally. Hubbard Glacier's recent nickname "the galloping glacier" refers to its rapid movement through Disenchantment Bay in the direction of the Gulf of Alaska. This tidewater glacier is a natural wonder over 6 miles wide! Those on ships are usually able to get within about a half mile of Hubbard Glacier's face.
Key Biscayne is a tropical island paradise located just six miles off the coast of Miami. This world-class resort community is a place where you can lie back in a hammock and listen to the rustle of palm fronds in the ocean breeze or stroll along the calm sandy Atlantic shore.
Keswick is an attractive small town, centrally situated in the northern half of the Lake District and close to the border with Scotland. Easily accessible by road and rail this compact region of less than 200 square miles (500km2 ) contains the best of lake and mountain landscapes.
This area is, above all, for the active person. There are walks and climbs for all standards; from the high 900m mountains Helvellyn and Scafell to guided walks and gentle rambles. While Derwentwater has a launch service and two small marinas, neighbouring Bassenthwaite Lake, Buttermere, Crummock Water and Thirlmere are quieter but easily accessible by the many lakeside paths. Keswick's Hope and Fitz Parks offer bowls, tennis and park golf, and a spectacular 18 hole golf course is nearby at Threlkeld. There are biking, riding and gliding facilities as well, so little reason for inactivity.