Makarska, nestled along the stunning Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, is a gem that blends natural beauty with vibrant culture. The town is renowned for its picturesque setting between the Biokovo Mountain range and the azure waters of the Adriatic Sea. The Makarska Riviera boasts some of Croatia's most beautiful beaches, such as Punta Rata, known for its fine pebbles and crystal-clear water.
Cienfuegos, capital of Cienfuegos Province, is a city on the southern coast of Cuba. It is located about 160 miles from Havana and has a population of 150,000. The city is dubbed La Perla del Sur (Pearl of the South). Cienfuegos literally translates to "one hundred fires"—cien meaning "one hundred", fuegos meaning "fires".
Isla Santa Cruz, or Santa Cruz Island, is one of the Galápagos Islands, located off the coast of Ecuador. This tropical and volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean is the typical starting place for excursions throughout the Galápagos Islands and is famous for its spectacular biodiversity, especially the iconic Galápagos tortoises.
Considered by yachting fans to be among the most beautiful sea lanes in the world, the Whitsunday Islands are a tropical paradise. Crystal clear waters gently lap shimmering white beaches and alluring hide-away coves trim the island's shores. Whitsunday Island National Park's 74 islets are the South Pacific at its most seductive, appealing to anglers, divers, nature lovers and all those content to immerse themselves in a daydream come true.
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam at 9 million people. It is an enticing mix of the old and new, with European architecture due to French colonization to towering skyscrapers and modern shopping malls.