Lake Maggiore, straddling the border of northern Italy and southern Switzerland, is the second-largest lake in Italy and one of the most scenically diverse. Surrounded by Alpine peaks and dotted with elegant towns, the lake has attracted visitors for centuries, including literary figures like Stendhal and Ernest Hemingway. The western shore is home to the Borromean Islands, a group of three small islands known for palaces, terraced gardens, and white peacocks that roam freely across the lawns.
El Zonte is a small Pacific coastal community in the department of La Libertad, El Salvador, known for its surf beaches, rocky shoreline, and tropical setting. The village sits between low coastal hills and the Pacific Ocean, with a river flowing toward the beach and dividing sections of the shoreline. El Zonte has developed around surfing, small hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, and local businesses rather than large-scale coastal development.
Sanur, Bali's oldest resort village, has an atmosphere rich in culture, unmatched beauty and charm. Hotels are nestled among fragrant tropical gardens, and shops line tree shaded lanes. Far from the hustle and bustle of Kuta, Sanur's relaxed atmosphere has remained unchanged for centuries.