Nestled high on the cliffs of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Ravello is a gem of medieval charm and stunning vistas. This picturesque town is renowned for its breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and its lush gardens, such as the famed Villa Cimbrone.
Zeebrugge is a coastal district of Bruges in West Flanders, Belgium, located on the North Sea coast. It is best known as one of Europe’s major ports, handling international cargo, passenger ferries, and fishing activities.
Campbell River is a coastal city on the eastern side of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, positioned where the Strait of Georgia meets the Discovery Passage.
Just outside of Tucson lies Saguaro National Park, which is home to hundreds of saguaro cacti, the iconic symbol of the old West. There are endless scenic hikes and wildlife habitats, and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum isn't to be missed. The star of the park, of course, are the cacti themselves, and there are few more beautiful sights than seeing them silhouetted against the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
Gulf Shores is a coastal city in southern Alabama, positioned along the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. It is known for its broad white-sand beaches, coastal dunes, maritime forests, and access to bays and inland waterways. The city serves as a gateway to Alabama's Gulf Coast, with development concentrated around the beachfront and nearby commercial areas while protected landscapes remain along parts of the shore.
Sunlight enters through an opening above the weathered limestone formations inside the Sawa-i-Lau Caves in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands.
Photo Credit: Wendy Harman
Rising from Fiji’s northern Yasawa Islands, Sawa-i-Lau is a striking limestone island surrounded by an otherwise volcanic island chain. Its rugged shoreline conceals a series of partially flooded caverns, including a spacious chamber where sunlight filters through an opening above and illuminates a clear saltwater pool. Adventurous swimmers can also enter a darker inner cave through a short underwater passage. Rich in local legend, Sawa-i-Lau offers a memorable blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and island adventure.