North of Sligachan the road first rises and then dips down into Portree - the main town on Skye. With its natural harbor and open perspective, Portree is a pleasant village and offers visitors a fine range of local services, accommodation and things to do.
Gainesville is a north-central Florida city known for its university community, natural areas, and strong connection to education and research. The city is home to the University of Florida, whose campus is a major part of local life and culture. Gainesville is surrounded by rolling terrain, freshwater springs, forests, and wetlands, giving it a landscape that differs from Florida’s coastal cities.
Vesteralen is a coastal archipelago in northern Norway, located just north of the Lofoten Islands, known for its wide-open landscapes, dramatic skies, and strong ties to the sea. Historically shaped by fishing and seafaring, the region’s communities developed around sheltered harbors and seasonal fisheries, particularly for cod.
Located on the island of Maui, Kahului serves as the island's vibrant commercial hub and a gateway to many of its top attractions, offering visitors an exciting blend of local culture, historic sites, and easy access to Maui’s stunning landscapes. The town is a short drive from some of the island’s most striking destinations, including the majestic Haleakalā National Park and the nearby Hana Highway, with its lush rainforests and hidden waterfalls.
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
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.
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is a coastal city in southeastern Virginia where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay and a network of rivers, marshes, and inland waterways. Its long oceanfront includes sandy beaches, dunes, and a busy boardwalk, while the southern part of the city contains broad wetlands, forests, and agricultural land. The city is geographically large and includes several distinct communities beyond the resort district.