Redwood National and State Parks protect a remarkable coastal landscape in northern California, where ancient redwood forests grow alongside rivers, prairies, wetlands, and the Pacific Ocean. The protected area extends across a series of parks in Del Norte and Humboldt counties, preserving some of the tallest trees on Earth. Dense stands of coast redwoods create shaded forest environments beneath a canopy of towering trunks, while nearby coastal bluffs and beaches provide a striking contrast.
Chilean Patagonia is a vast southern region extending from the fjords and forests of Aysén to the mountains, steppes, and channels of Magallanes. Rather than a single destination, it encompasses remote towns, national parks, glaciers, islands, and long stretches of sparsely settled landscape. The Carretera Austral provides one of its main overland routes, linking places such as Coyhaique, Puerto Río Tranquilo, and Villa O’Higgins through forests, rivers, mountains, and fjords.
Radium Hot Springs is a small community in southeastern British Columbia, located in the Columbia Valley at the entrance to Kootenay National Park. The village sits between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, with the Columbia River and wide valley landscapes nearby. It is best known for its mineral hot springs, where naturally heated water emerges from the mountains and is used in the Radium Hot Springs pools.
Canada spans an immense and diverse landscape, offering experiences that range from cosmopolitan city life to some of the most pristine wilderness on Earth.
Plymouth is a town in southeastern Massachusetts, on Plymouth Bay, about 55 km (34 mi) southeast of Boston. The seat of Plymouth County, it was the site of the first permanent European settlement in New England; it is now a fishing and tourist center with ship-related industries and cranberry-packing houses.
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Punta Mita is located in the pristine State of Nayarit 40 miles northwest of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on the northwest point of Bahia de Banderas, the Bay of Flags. The beaches (playas) are the most beautiful and pristine in the entire Bahia de Banderas, Bay of Flags, possibly all of Mexico. Share the magic, come visit the point of simple pleasures.
Crystal clear water, beautiful soft sand, ice cold margaritas and the best seafood on the entire Bay of Flags all await you. In addition to the many great restaurants there are boat tours, horseback tours, jet ski rentals, boogie and surf board rentals, gift shops, grocery stores and many more attractions. Beach venders selling everything from beachwear to locally made gift items are all located on the main street and the beach.
Other Popular Destinations in Jalisco
Puerto Vallarta
Nestled on the glittering shores of Bahía de Banderas and bordered by mountains to the east, Puerto Vallarta is a vibrant resort town bustling with tourists. You'll still find the traditional whitewashed houses with red-tile roofs, vivid bougainvillea, cobblestone streets, and colorful fishing boats. Puerto Vallarta is sure to charm you on your next visit to this Mexican paradise!
Guadalajara
In the central highlands of Mexico lies a rich city, with a culture as colorful as its past. Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city, may be best known for its tequila, mariachis and the hat dance, all part of its celebrations. The downtown area is dominated by a huge public square, the Plaza del la Liberacion. Guadalahara's most impressive historical sights are found along this square, as well as museums tracing Mexico's long history.