Great Yarmouth is a coastal town in Norfolk, eastern England, positioned where the North Sea meets the River Yare and the Broads. Its long sandy coastline and broad seafront have shaped the town's identity as a major seaside resort, while the harbour and waterfront retain strong links to fishing and maritime trade.
Stratton is a mountain destination in southern Vermont, United States, centered around Stratton Mountain Resort. It sits within the Green Mountains, where forested slopes and changing seasons define the landscape.
Palm Beach, located on Aruba’s northwest coast, is the island’s most famous stretch of sand: a two-mile ribbon of soft white shore lined with turquoise waters and a lively resort scene.
Hershey is a community in central Pennsylvania best known for its long association with chocolate production and the Hershey Company. Located east of Harrisburg in the rolling landscape of the Susquehanna Valley, it combines a planned town center with parks, gardens, attractions, and residential neighborhoods. The community was developed around the chocolate industry, and that connection remains visible throughout the area.
Cartagena is a port city on Spain’s southeastern Mediterranean coast, in the Region of Murcia, where a sheltered harbor is surrounded by hills and historic neighborhoods. Its strategic position has made it an important maritime center for successive civilizations, leaving an unusually rich archaeological and architectural landscape. The modern city combines a busy waterfront with a compact historic center, where Roman remains stand alongside military buildings and modernist architecture.
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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.
Other Popular Destinations in Colombia
Cartagena
A true gem on the Caribbean coast, the port city of Cartagena (Cartagena de Indias) welcomes visitors with its charming old town, colonial buildings, and exceptional beaches. A popular cruise ship stop, many seafarers find themselves honorary Cartagenans, as they stroll shady, cobblestone lanes and gaze upon impressive churches.
Medellín
Nestled in the Aburrá Valley and surrounded by the Andes mountains, Medellín offers a stunning backdrop for visitors and boasts a pleasant climate year-round, earning it the nickname "City of Eternal Spring."