Lecce is a city in southern Puglia, at the center of the Salento peninsula, known for its historic buildings made from the region’s soft, honey-colored limestone. The old center contains elaborate churches, palaces, courtyards, and narrow streets, many decorated with carved columns, figures, floral motifs, and other details associated with Lecce Baroque. Piazza del Duomo and Piazza Sant’Oronzo form two of the city’s principal public spaces, while the Roman amphitheater remains visible at the hea
Lomé, the capital city of Togo, sits along the Gulf of Guinea and serves as both the political and cultural heart of the country. Lomé’s coastline features beaches where locals gather and where visitors can enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Charlotte Bay is best known for its combination of glacial scenery and marine wildlife. The surrounding mountains descend toward heavily glaciated coastlines, while the bay itself can contain floating sea ice and icebergs of varying sizes. Whales are regularly encountered in the waters of the Antarctic Peninsula, and seals may also be seen around ice and along the shoreline.
Coos Bay is the Coast's largest urban community and a major wood products shipping center, thanks to the deepest harbor between San Francisco and Puget Sound. In addition to museums, shops and theaters, Coos Bay is well known for its myrtlewood and diverse activities in beautiful surroundings. Visit the Coos Art Museum; fish for chinook and coho salmon in the Coos River or the ocean; take a drive out to Golden and Silver Falls State Park.
Saly is a coastal resort town on Senegal’s Petite Côte, south of Dakar and near the city of Mbour. It developed around a broad Atlantic shoreline, with sandy beaches, palm-lined streets, hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, and small businesses serving both residents and visitors. The surrounding area combines coastal dunes, scrubland, fishing communities, and lagoons, while the nearby town of Mbour remains an important fishing and trading center.
Vieques Island is found in the northeastern Caribbean, roughly 8 miles east of the Puerto Rican mainland. Its beaches are commonly acknowledged as some of the Caribbean's best. The Bioluminescent Bay is especially alluring given the undeveloped nature of the island.
On the south side of the island lies Esperanza, a friendly town popular with tourist thanks to its picturesque location and variety of nearby eateries.
Other Popular Destinations in Puerto Rico
San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico’s capital, is a city where cobblestone streets lead to centuries-old forts and pastel-colored buildings overlook the Atlantic. The district of Old San Juan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Spanish colonial architecture and thick stone walls that once defended the city from pirates and naval attacks. The city hosts regular events such as La Campechada, which celebrates Puerto Rican art and literature with live performances and open-air exhibits.
Ponce
An industrial center and the island's chief Caribbean port. Tourism, sugar refining, and distilling are important. Founded in the early 16th century, it is one of the oldest cities in the Americas.