Stratton is a mountain destination in southern Vermont, United States, centered around Stratton Mountain Resort. It sits within the Green Mountains, where forested slopes and changing seasons define the landscape.
Dambulla, situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, is best known for its rock temple complex that has been in use for over two thousand years. The Dambulla Cave Temple, also called the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is made up of five caves carved into a granite outcrop, filled with over 150 Buddha statues and intricate wall paintings. These caves were first used by King Valagamba in the 1st century BCE as a refuge during exile, and later transformed into a sacred site.
Formally called Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Ocean Cay is a private island only accessible to MSC Cruises guests. Activities include beachside lounging, snorkeling, paddle boarding, lighthouse climbing, dining, shopping and more.
If summer means the beach to the inhabitants of Greater Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata is most often the beach they are thinking of. Situated on the northern Atlantic coast, 400km from the capital, beaches in this area sprawl for eight km, with sophisticated mansions (reflecting the area's upper-class origins) mingling with the new middle-class resorts. Sea lions keep an eye on the fishing activities around the wharves, and a replica of the grotto of Lourdes is a kitsch paradise.
Angra dos Reis is a great destination for nautical relaxation with thousands of beaches and 365 islands. This brilliant landscape is surrounded by the calm, crystal-clear waters. Angra is in the center of Costa Verde in the state of Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful regions of the country. The city of Paraty can be found several miles away. It is an ancient city full of protected colonial constructions. Paraty's bay also encloses dozens of islands, beaches and abundant vegetation.