The capital of Saint Maarten, the Dutch side of this two nation island, Philipsburg is located on the isthmus between Groot Baai (Great Bay) and the Salt Pond. Founded in 1733 as a free port, the city is now the home to outstanding shopping, casinos, and a variety of hotels and resorts, including nearby Mullet Bay Resort and Golf Club.
Windswept beaches, verdant forests and snow-capped peaks give way to sweeping rangelands, towering rock formations and dramatic river valleys in this incredibly diverse land.
Nestled on the glittering shores of Bahía de Banderas and bordered by mountains to the east, Puerto Vallarta is a vibrant resort town bustling with tourists. You'll still find the traditional whitewashed houses with red-tile roofs, vivid bougainvillea, cobblestone streets, and colorful fishing boats. Puerto Vallarta is sure to charm you on your next visit to this Mexican paradise!
Qatar comprises arid desert and an extensive Persian Gulf shoreline of dunes and beaches. Coastal capital Doha is popular for its modern skyscrapers and other cutting-edge architecture. Attractions include the Museum of Islamic Art and The Pearl-Qatar.
Sharing a common lagoon with Raiatean and accessible only by boat, Taha'a produces about 80% of all vanilla in French Polynesia. Taha'a is the only island in the Society Islands that can be completely circled by boat inside the protected lagoon.