Keswick is an attractive small town, centrally situated in the northern half of the Lake District and close to the border with Scotland. Easily accessible by road and rail this compact region of less than 200 square miles contains the best of lake and mountain landscapes.
Nestled high in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, Andorra is a hidden gem that beckons nature lovers, adventure seekers, and history enthusiasts alike. This tiny principality, known for its dramatic mountainous landscapes, offers world-class skiing at resorts like Grandvalira and Vallnord, making it a winter sports haven. In the warmer months, hiking trails open up, providing access to pristine valleys, glacial lakes, and panoramic vistas that seem to stretch forever.
Alta is a town in northern Norway located at the head of Altafjord in Finnmark County, well above the Arctic Circle. The area is known for its combination of coastal landscapes, birch forests, mountain plateaus, and Arctic climate.
In ancient times, Kaanapali was a royal retreat for the rulers of Maui, who delighted in the perfect three-mile stretch of white sand beach, the gentle waves, warm sunny days and the majestic West Maui Mountains. Maui royalty surfed, raced their outrigger canoes, feasted at luaus that lasted for weeks, and where the Kaanapali Golf Course now blankets the land, they played ulu maika, a form of lawn bowling with heavy lava balls.
Zululand, located in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, is a region steeped in history and natural beauty. Known as the heartland of the Zulu nation, Zululand offers visitors a chance to explore the rich cultural heritage of the Zulu people.