Nestled in the heart of County Clare, Shannon, Ireland, is a charming town renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture. Visit Shannon between May and September for the best weather and to enjoy local festivals and events that celebrate the town’s vibrant culture and community spirit.
Thanks to the implementation of a coastal highway in the 1980s and the government's subsequent infrastructure investments, Natal is now the largest city in Brazil's Rio Grande do Norte. Visitors are drawn to its beautiful beaches, white sand dunes and a diverse cultural experience. The city also lays claim to having some of the cleanest air on the continent as well as the world's largest cashew tree, the Cajueiro de Pirangi, which produces roughly 70,000 nuts annually.
The principal attraction of this suburb south of Los Angeles (on I-5) is that remarkable entertainment machine, Disneyland. Even adults will delight in this theme park, and there's now an element of nostalgia for many parents -- they first went there when they were children.
Nestled within Freycinet National Park on Tasmania's stunning east coast, Wineglass Bay is a destination that calls out to nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
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La lagune Esmeralda
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Magellanic Woodpecker
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Argentina shares half of this island territory in the South Atlantic Ocean with Chile. It's a place of oil derricks, sheep, glaciers, wind and waterways. Ushuaia and Río Grande are the two main towns; awesome scenery, wild walks and fishing are the island's main attractions. Argentina's only coastal national park comprises rivers, lakes, forests and glaciers, with great trekking and wildlife-spotting opportunities.
Other Popular Destinations in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, the vibrant political and cultural capital of Argentina, has become an enticing destination for many travelers and a must-see destination in South America. Founded in the sixteenth century by Spanish explorers, Buenos Aires has since developed its own unique flair.
Ushuaia
Are you ready to go to the End of the World? Stunning views of snow-capped mountain peaks await you in Ushuaia, located on the southernmost tip of South America. This small coastal town sits between the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel and is a popular embarkation point for Antarctic cruises. Visit some of Ushuaia's popular attractions, including Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Lapataia Bay, and the Museo del Fin del Mundo.