Lake Tana, located in the northwest of Ethiopia, is the country’s largest freshwater lake and the source of the Blue Nile. Its calm waters are dotted with more than 30 islands, many of which are home to ancient monasteries adorned with religious paintings and manuscripts.
Arnhem has strong ties to Dutch fashion and design, thanks to ArtEZ University of the Arts. Graduates from its fashion department have gone on to international acclaim, and their influence is visible in boutiques and creative spaces throughout the Modekwartier (Fashion Quarter). This district features workshops, studios, and cafes where visitors can meet designers and even purchase one-of-a-kind pieces made on-site.
Located on the Rhône River, Avignon is the city to which the Popes fled when leaving the corruption of Rome in the 14th century. The palace they built, 'Le Palais des Papes,' is a breathtaking must see.
Antiquity is everywhere on the island of Rhodes, from its cobbled Old Town to a mighty acropolis presiding high over the town of Lindos. Ancient ruins recall Crusades-era occupation and Ottoman tyranny, but today, a rather magical Aegean lifestyle is predominant. Travelers will enjoy excellent food, picturesque beaches, buzzing nightlife, and snorkeling in clear waters.
The Bahamas, an archipelago of more than 700 islands and cays, is known for its dazzling turquoise waters, powdery white and pink sand beaches, and vibrant culture rooted in African, British, and Caribbean influences.
Newport News, independent industrial city, southeastern Virginia, at the mouth of the James River; incorporated as a city 1896. With nearby harbors it forms the Port of Hampton Roads, one of the principal commercial ports in the U.S.
Other Popular Destinations in Virginia
Alexandria
Alexandria is an unique and historic place that keeps pace with the modern world. The City is part of a large metropolitan area surrounding the nation's Capital, yet it has retained its period character. About one-quarter of the town's 15 square miles has been designated as a national or local historic district.
Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia offers visitors the unusual opportunity to walk through a fully reconstructed 18th-century city. As the capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg played a key role in early American politics and daily life. Today, Colonial Williamsburg spans over 300 acres and includes historic buildings, working tradespeople, and costumed interpreters who bring the Revolutionary era to life.