Glencoe lies in the western Highlands of Scotland, where a long, steep-sided valley cuts through mountains shaped by ancient volcanic activity and glaciation.
Mykines is the westernmost of the main islands of the Faroe Islands, separated from Vágar by the narrow Mykinesfjørður strait. The island is known for steep mountains, grassy slopes, sea cliffs, and a small settlement of the same name on its southern side. Mykines village consists of traditional houses clustered around narrow lanes, with sheep grazing on the surrounding hillsides.
Holland, Michigan is home to the often photographed "Big Red Lighthouse", standing guard over the channel connecting this lake to Lake Michigan. The beachfront Holland State Park is home to a wide variety of deer and migratory birds. Don't miss Windmill Island!
Siesta Key is a barrier island off Sarasota on Florida’s Gulf Coast, known for its broad beaches and unusually fine quartz-crystal sand. Siesta Beach is the island’s best-known public beach, with a wide shoreline, shallow Gulf waters and facilities that include concessions, parking and beach access. The island is more than a beach destination, with Siesta Key Village providing a compact center of restaurants, shops and casual entertainment.
Imagine standing in complete stillness as thousands of tiny lights blink in perfect harmony around you. Every spring in Congaree National Park, this bioluminescent ballet plays out under the forest canopy. This is nature’s very own light show, and it lasts only two magical weeks. Time your visit right, and you’ll be part of a glowing experience few ever witness.
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Located in the Indian state of Punjab, Amritsar is perhaps best known as the home of the Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib. It is one of the Sikhism religion's most significant and most-visited gurudwaras (place of worship). Tourists may also be interested in one of several museums, Urban Haat Food Street, Gobindgarh Fort and the Jallianwala Bagh memorial garden.
Other Popular Destinations in India
Delhi
Delhi is a sprawling metropolis in North India that contains the country's capital, New Delhi. Life is abuzz and hectic here, with traffic going every which way. A huge population shuffles through Delhi's streets, alleys and food and spice-selling bazaars, and it's quite memorable to be a part of it all.
Jaipur
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is often called the “Pink City” for the terracotta-hued buildings that line its historic streets. Founded in 1727, it was one of India’s first planned cities, designed with wide avenues and grand public squares.