Ilhabela is an archipelago municipality on the northern coast of São Paulo, separated from the mainland by the São Sebastião Channel. Its main island combines a developed coastal area with extensive Atlantic Forest, while smaller islands and islets form part of the same municipality. The town is known for sailing, beaches, waterfalls, and maritime activities, and it holds the official title of National Capital of Sailing.
Kaziranga National Park stretches across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, shaped as much by water as by wildlife. Established in the early 20th century, it became central to conservation efforts in India, most notably for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The park’s history reflects a long negotiation between protection, seasonal flooding, and the human communities that live around its edges.
Bel Ombre is a coastal village and rural district on the southwestern side of Mauritius, set between the Indian Ocean and the forested slopes of the Black River Gorges. The area is known for its combination of sugar-growing land, native forest, rivers, and a sheltered lagoon. Much of the surrounding landscape forms part of the wider Bel Ombre estate, where agriculture has gradually been joined by conservation and tourism.
Located on the southern end of Baja California Sur in Mexico, the Los Cabos municipality is a popular resort destination. Including the stunning city of Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos offers spectacular beaches, panoramic ocean views, and a variety of fun activities, including golfing, hiking, and snorkeling.
Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, is a city that brims with cultural energy and layered history. Set against the backdrop of the Northern Range mountains and overlooking the Gulf of Paria, it has long been a hub of trade, migration, and creativity.