Replete with windmills and old-world charm, the village of Kinderdijk lies east of Rotterdam on the Lek River and is a popular stop for European river cruises. Home to the largest concentration of old windmills in the Netherlands, Kinderdijk was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
From the Bahamas to Trinidad, this series of islands offers a variety of beautiful beaches, interesting cultures, charming people and lots of activities or tranquility for the visitor. Whether visiting by cruise ship or staying at one of the many hotels and resorts, all the islands of the Caribbean welcome you.
South America, the fourth largest of the earth's seven continents (after Asia, Africa, and North America), occupying about 17,819,100 sq km (about 6,880,000 sq mi), or about 12 percent of the earth's land surface.
Komodo Island is famous for its Komodo dragons, the largest lizards in the world. These remarkable creatures, which can grow up to 10 feet long, roam freely on the island, offering visitors a rare chance to watch them in their natural environment.
Belize is an independent state in northeastern Central America. The climate of Belize is subtropical, moderated by sea breezes along the coast. The average annual temperature is about 26.1° C (about 79° F). A rainy season extends from May to February. Slightly less than half the area of Belize is covered by forests; deciduous trees are found in the north; tropical hardwood trees predominate in the south.