Portland, England, offers a charming blend of coastal beauty, historical intrigue, and unique geological features. Nestled on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, this picturesque island town is renowned for its stunning cliffs and quarries.
Winnipeg sits at the meeting point of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, a location that has shaped its role as a gathering place for thousands of years. Long before it became a modern city, the area was central to Indigenous trade networks, a legacy that remains visible today through institutions like The Forks and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Curacao, a gem in the Caribbean Sea, offers a captivating blend of Dutch colonial charm and vibrant Caribbean culture. Its capital, Willemstad, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its colorful 17th-century architecture and historic waterfront. The city's iconic Handelskade, lined with pastel-hued buildings, presents a picturesque setting for leisurely strolls and waterfront dining.
Las Palmas (officially Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) is the capital of Gran Canaria island as well as co-capital (along with Santa Cruz de Tenerife) of the Canary Islands.
It is a major cruise-ship port known for duty-free shopping and sandy beaches, including Playa de Las Canteras, considered by many to be one of the best urban beaches worldwide. A variety of museums will delight history buffs, and of course, swimming and surfing as well as beach sports are quite popular.
The city also hosts several annual festivals. The Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is known worldwide, held each February, and includes a six-kilometer parade. Other events include the Canary Islands Music Festival, a World of Music Arts and Dance Festival, an International Film Festival and more.
Other Popular Destinations in Canary Islands
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital of the island of La Palma, one of the seven Canary Islands. Although often forgotten in favor of the similarly named Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it is a compact and colorful colonial town well worth a visit. Swimming, paragliding, and hiking and some of the most popular daytime activities, while stargazing is a favorite pastime after the sun goes down.
Tenerife Island
Tenerife is the largest isle of the Canary Islands archipelago. Famous for its black and yellow sand beaches as well as Mt. Teide, the dormant volcano that looms over the island.