Suriname’s forests cover more than nine‑tenths of the country and house an astounding array of wildlife. The Central Suriname Nature Reserve, one of the largest rainforest sanctuaries on Earth, shelters jaguars, giant river otters, and hundreds of bird species. Nearer the capital, Brownsberg Nature Park offers forest trails and waterfalls amid 1,450 plant and 350 bird species, just a short drive from Paramaribo.
Known as Sugar City, Lautoka is a tropical destination on the western coast of Fiji. Be sure to take a stroll through the Lautoka Botanical Gardens, or venture just outside of the city to take in the natural beauty of Koroyanitu National Park, a rainforest preserve with spectacular hikes and bird-watching excursions.
Australia's Gold Coast is the ideal holiday place for people on the go, or on a go-slow. In one day you can enjoy surfing on golden beaches, bushwalking in subtropical rainforests, cruising down oceanfront boulevards in a fun convertible, or taking a dinner cruise aboard a luxury yacht.
Located in the vibrant blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Ajaccio is the capital of the island of Corsica and a popular resort destination. A port city often frequented by cruise ships and yachts,
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Barranquilla sits near the mouth of the Magdalena River on Columbia's Caribbean side. It is a major seaport and a center of commerce, but everyone breaks loose for four days in February for one of the liveliest carnivals outside of Rio. It is centered between Cartagena and Santa Marta, and a good highway connects the three cities.