Puerto Ayora is the largest town in the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador and is located on the southern coast of Santa Cruz Island. The town serves as a central base for travel throughout the archipelago, with ports, research centers, hotels, and tour operators concentrated around Academy Bay.
A picturesque mosaic of unique plant and animal habitats, rainforests, national parks, mountains, rivers, lakes and beautiful waterfalls, combined with some of Australia's richest agricultural lands and charming small "picture postcard" townships - all just a one hour drive from Cairns.
Oranjestad, Aruba’s colorful capital, blends Dutch colonial charm with the island’s easygoing Caribbean character. The city’s pastel-painted buildings, adorned with gables and decorative facades, recall its Dutch heritage while housing modern boutiques, cafés, and museums.
Samburu and Shaba Reserves are some of the most pristine reserves in Kenya, and protect a habitat surprisingly rich in wildlife. The Reserves provide the chance to see many species not found elsewhere in Kenya, such as Grey's zebra, the rare beisa oryx and the Somali ostrich.
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This high sierra get away is America's all year playground and offers a unique combination of scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and 24-hour night life.
Lake Tahoe retains its pioneer charm while displaying an ancient respect for nature. Though hotels, casinos and ski resorts draw millions of guests yearly, the area's main attraction continues to be the high mountain wilderness and Tahoe's inspiring beauty.