Thanks to the high hills which surrounds the town, (The cliffs of Gardiole) Cassis is well protected from the cold winds, which makes for mild winters. Strolling along the port or walking in the Calanques on a sunny Christmas day is an experience that you will never forget.
The United Arab Emirates rolls history and invention into a seamless experience. In Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stands out with its reflective pools, marble columns inlaid with floral patterns, and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet beneath domes that glow by night. On Saadiyat Island, the Louvre Abu Dhabi shelters art that spans civilizations, all beneath a dome designed to scatter sunlight like palm fronds.
Wrexham is the largest town in North Wales, and is a busy shopping centre. The town is well-known for its many markets, including the Butcher's Market, the General Market and the People's Market. The town is also home to a large number of male voice choirs, has a multi-cinema, several nightclubs and many inns and pubs. St Giles's Parish Church is widely regarded as the finest example of Gothic architecture in North Wales. All Saints Church, Gresford, is one of the finest churches in Wales.
Reshaped by volcanic activity, the rugged yet enchanting Santorini beckons all seafaring souls in the Aegean Sea. Visitors to this breathtaking and romantic Cyclades archipelago will gaze at the whitewashed cubiform houses sitting cliffside and hovering over the water.
Lismore is situated along side Wilson River and is a major town in the Far North Coast of New South Wales. Lismore is built around Rotary Park which is beautiful rainforest within the area.
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.