No place on Earth quite compares to Antarctica, this stunning and vast continent is cold and windy, containing 90% of the ice in the world. Those who brave a visit here are rewarded with beautiful glaciers that must be seen to be believed, and a vast array of wildlife such as whales, penguins, Arctic foxes and seals.
Its legacy as the former imperial capital of Vietnam is just one of many reasons to visit Hue. For more than a century, the emperors of the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945) ruled from the Forbidden Purple City, the innermost enclosure of the citadel. Today, this complex is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and draws millions of visitors each year.
Whether exploring volcanic trails or relaxing in seaside hot springs, Hachijo Jima provides an unforgettable island experience that feels worlds away from Japan’s major cities.
One of the busiest ports in the Caribbean, Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao. The city center, brimming with colorful Dutch colonial buildings that nearly touch the water's edge, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Venture to this vibrant paradise lined with palm trees, and you'll discover plenty to see and do.
Perched on the northern coast of Spain, A Coruña (or La Coruña) is a captivating city with a rich maritime heritage and scenic beauty. Dominated by its iconic lighthouse, the Torre de Hércules, which is the oldest functioning lighthouse in the world, A Coruña offers a unique glimpse into ancient engineering.
The town of El Calafate, located on the southern shore of Lago Argentino in the province of Santa Cruz, is 312 km away from Rio Gallegos airport and 60 km from the National Park "Los Glaciares". This National Park covers 600,000 hectares including 22,000 square km of continental ice. The main attractions are both the Perito Moreno Glacier, the most
spectacular on earth due to its fast advance and the Upsala Glacier, the biggest in the area. El Calafate is also a departure point of excursions to the Fitz Roy and the Paine National Park in Chile.