Skoura is an oasis town in southern Morocco, set between Ouarzazate and the Dadès Valley. Its defining feature is a broad palm grove where date palms, olive trees, fruit gardens, and traditional earthen buildings grow together. Unlike the dry terrain surrounding it, the oasis has a cultivated landscape supported by local irrigation systems. Skoura is particularly known for its concentration of kasbahs, including tall fortified residences built from rammed earth.
Orange Walk is a town in northern Belize situated along the New River and surrounded by agricultural land. Often associated with sugarcane production, it serves as the main center of Orange Walk District and provides a useful base for exploring northern Belize. The river is an important feature of the area, connecting the town with wetlands, forests, and the archaeological site of Lamanai.
Constable Point, known locally as Nerlerit Inaat, is a small but fascinating gateway to Greenland’s remote east coast. Originally established in the 1980s to support mineral exploration and later functioning as a crucial supply base, Constable Point now serves as the main air access hub for visitors headed to the isolated communities of Ittoqqortoormiit and Scoresby Sound.
Sandwich Harbour is a remote coastal wetland within Namib-Naukluft National Park, about 55 kilometres south of Walvis Bay. It lies where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, with tall dunes rising beside a lagoon, mudflats, and shallow coastal waters. The area is part of the Namib Sand Sea, where wind and ocean moisture shape one of the world's most distinctive desert environments.
Llandudno has two beaches on either side of the town. The quieter West Shore with it's sandy beach has a view of the Conwy Estuary, Isle of Anglesy and Puffin Island, site of a Cistercian monastery. Spanning over two miles of the crescent bay is the North Shore. On the pier there are places of amusement including Professor Peabody's Playplace containing supervised activities for the children. On the opposite side is Craig-Y-Don, a paddling pool for the toddlers.
In the heart of the South Pacific, beneath southern skies, lies the island paradise of Fiji. If you travel to dive, to eat fine food, to bask in the sun, or to simply relax in a tropical paradise the tiny, unspoiled island of Beqa, just might be what you're looking for. One exciting feature of Beqa is its seclusion. Beqa Island has no roads and no towns, only three isolated villages scattered around the perimeter. The island is skirted by stretches of sandy beaches laced, in the evening and early morning, with mysterious tidepools. Tropical flowers bloom everywhere, and the tables at the resort are always filled with fresh cuttings.At night crabs march across the lawn to the beach. You will find an impressive waterfall up the hillside .. further up you can look out over the entire lagoon. At the top of the mountain you are able to see the entire island from one place. A wonderfully diverse island.
Other Popular Destinations in Fiji
Nadi
Nadi, a vibrant city on Fiji's western coast, offers a gateway to some of the South Pacific's most enchanting experiences. Known for its bustling markets and lively atmosphere, Nadi is a hub of culture and activity. A must-see is the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere, renowned for its intricate Dravidian architecture and colorful frescoes. The temple’s vibrant and spiritual ambiance provides a glimpse into Fiji's rich Indian heritage.
Coral Coast
The Coral Coast stretches along the southern edge of Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu, beginning around 15 km south of Nadi and continuing toward Suva. This 80 km shoreline is dotted with beaches that widen at low tide, bays set against green hills, and a series of small townships that feel welcoming and down to earth. Sigatoka, often called the gateway to the Coral Coast, sits beside the winding Sigatoka River, where local markets brim with fresh tropical fruit and handmade crafts.