Baracoa is a historic coastal city in eastern Cuba, set between the Caribbean Sea and the forested mountains of the Cuchillas del Toa region. Often described as Cuba’s first Spanish-founded villa, it occupies a sheltered bay beneath the distinctive flat-topped El Yunque mountain, which has become a symbol of the city.
Dominica, known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean,” is a haven for eco-tourists and adventure seekers. Nestled between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, this lush island boasts a remarkable landscape of volcanic mountains, dense rainforests, and stunning waterfalls. Dominica’s most iconic natural wonder is the Boiling Lake, the second-largest hot spring in the world.
Jeddah sits along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast and has long served as a gateway between the Arabian Peninsula and the wider world. For centuries, merchants, pilgrims, and travelers passed through its port on the way to Mecca, shaping a city known for openness and exchange.
Bad Ischl is a spa town in Upper Austria's Salzkammergut region, set along the Traun River and surrounded by wooded mountains and alpine valleys. The town is known for its historic spa tradition, elegant villas, parks, and strong connections with the Habsburg imperial family.
Okaukuejo is a settlement and rest camp in the southern part of Etosha National Park, serving as an important administrative and tourism center for the protected area. It lies near the park’s southern entrance and is surrounded by the open plains, salt pans, and dry savanna that define central Etosha. The area is particularly known for its permanent waterhole, where wildlife gathers when water is scarce.
One of the Caribbean's most lively islands, Guadeloupe will charm you with its impressive dormant volcano, stunning tropical forests, and French ambience. Actually composed of two islands, Grand Terre and Basse Terre, Guadeloupe has the honor of hosting one of France's seven Parcs National. Don't miss a chance to try Guadeloupe's famous Creole cuisine.
Center of the Caribbean's Creole culture, boasting a spirited blend of French and African influences, this island archipelago remains largely provincial. It consists of two butterfly-shaped islands. The national emblem is the raccoon, which lives in the forests of Basse-Terre, and mongooses and agoutis are also common. About 334,000 people live on the twin islands, with offshore Marie-Galante the most populous of the surrounding islands with 13,000 people. The majority of the population is drawn from a combination of African, European and East Indian descent. Recently arrived French and those who can trace their ancestry to the early French settlers make up about a quarter of the population. Most visitors require a French entry visa.
Popular Destinations in Guadeloupe
Terre-de-haut
Terre-de-Haut is an island off the coast of Guadeloupe and replete with a variety of stunning viewpoints to gaze out at the sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Îles des Saintes
Les Saintes (also known as Iles des Saintes) are perfect for the kind of traveler who relishes unspoiled tropical beauty and the serenity that comes from doing next to nothing on a vacation, but doing it à la française.