Raja Ampat is an archipelago in Southwest Papua, Indonesia, centered around the four major islands of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, and Misool. More than 1,500 smaller islands, cays, and reefs surround these larger islands, creating a landscape of forested hills, limestone formations, sheltered bays, and clear tropical waters.
Touba is a major religious city in central Senegal and the spiritual center of the Mouride Muslim community. Located in the Diourbel Region, the city is dominated by the Great Mosque of Touba and the mausoleum of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba, founder of the Mouride order.
This coastal route runs between the Gulf of Alaska and Puget Sound, and is a popular route for cruise ships. Cruise passengers can expect to see a breathtaking amount of wildlife, as well as Ketchikan, Wrangell, Prince of Wales, Sitka, Juneau, Haines, Skagway and Glacier Bay.
Jena is surrounded by limestone slopes about 400 m high, botanical and geological features ,amongst which are 40 types of orchids. Jena is also famous for the Optical Museum.
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A lovely city between the Central and Western mountain ranges, it is known as the capital of salsa music and claims to be home to the most beautiful women in the world.
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, MedellĂn offers a stunning backdrop for visitors and boasts a pleasant climate year-round, earning it the nickname "City of Eternal Spring."