La Fortuna is a town in northern Costa Rica, located in the San Carlos region at the base of Arenal Volcano. It is known for rainforest landscapes, geothermal hot springs, and outdoor activities connected to the surrounding mountains and rivers.
Siesta Key is a barrier island off Sarasota on Florida’s Gulf Coast, known for its broad beaches and unusually fine quartz-crystal sand. Siesta Beach is the island’s best-known public beach, with a wide shoreline, shallow Gulf waters and facilities that include concessions, parking and beach access. The island is more than a beach destination, with Siesta Key Village providing a compact center of restaurants, shops and casual entertainment.
Noosa Heads, located on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, is a coastal town renowned for its pristine beaches, lush hinterland, and relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. The town sits at the mouth of the Noosa River, where calm waterways meet the Pacific Ocean, creating ideal conditions for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
Located in the south of Tanzania, the Selous Game Reserve is one of the largest. Thanks to the undisturbed wilderness and diverse wildlife, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982.
Salisbury Plain is a broad coastal area on the northwest side of South Georgia, backed by steep mountains and glaciers. Its open shoreline is particularly notable for the large Antarctic fur seal population that gathers here, making it one of the island’s important wildlife viewing sites. The plain lies along the Bay of Isles, where beaches, tussock-covered slopes, snowfields, and rugged peaks create a varied landscape. Access is generally by expedition vessel.