Thirty seven sandy beaches, sparkling Caribbean seas, soothing trade winds, fine dining and incredible duty free shopping combine to make St.Martin/St.Maarten a true vacationers paradise.

Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital of the island of La Palma, one of the seven Canary Islands. Although often forgotten in favor of the similarly named Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it is a compact and colorful colonial town well worth a visit. Swimming, paragliding, and hiking and some of the most popular daytime activities, while stargazing is a favorite pastime after the sun goes down.

The Netherlands Antilles refers to a group of island territories in the Caribbean, formerly a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Though their legal statuses now differ, these islands are still commonly referred to collectively: Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.

Vientiane, the serene capital of Laos, offers a charming blend of historical significance and cultural richness. Nestled along the Mekong River, this laid-back city is renowned for its picturesque temples and colonial architecture. The That Luang stupa, Vientiane’s most revered landmark, is an impressive golden monument that stands as a symbol of Lao sovereignty and Buddhism.

Dakar, (dä-kär´) largest city (1988 pop. 1,447,642) and capital of Senegal, on Cape Verde Peninsula, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is an economic center for a market-gardening region, and its expanding industries produce food products, fertilizers, cement, and textiles.