Prince William Sound and Resurrection Bay are premier ecosystems with a diversity of wildlife and habitat. Enclosed by high mountains and glaciers, and protected from the high seas by barrier islands, the area is a boater’s paradise. Fiords, bays, coves, lakes, glaciers, mountains and hundreds of islands provide a rich and unspoiled beauty.
Robben Island lies in Table Bay off the coast of Cape Town and is one of South Africa’s most significant heritage sites. The island is best known for its former prison, where political prisoners opposed to apartheid were held, including Nelson Mandela. Its landscape also contains a lighthouse, historic buildings, military remains, quarries, and areas of natural vegetation.
Kingman is a city in northwestern Arizona, set among the rugged mountains and high desert of Mohave County. Its location along historic U.S. Route 66 has made it an important stopping point for travelers crossing the Southwest, while its position between the Colorado River and the high country gives the city a varied surrounding landscape. Historic downtown Kingman contains preserved storefronts, murals, museums, and roadside landmarks that reflect its transportation heritage.
Bicheno is a coastal town on Tasmania’s east coast, set beside rocky shorelines, sandy beaches, and the clear waters of Waubs Bay. It lies along the Tasman Highway between Swansea and St Helens and serves as a base for exploring the surrounding coastline and nearby Douglas-Apsley National Park. The town has a working fishing heritage alongside tourism, with a small harbour, seafood businesses, cafés, and accommodation.
Wrexham is the largest town in North Wales, and is a busy shopping centre. The town is well-known for its many markets, including the Butcher's Market, the General Market and the People's Market. The town is also home to a large number of male voice choirs, has a multi-cinema, several nightclubs and many inns and pubs. St Giles's Parish Church is widely regarded as the finest example of Gothic architecture in North Wales. All Saints Church, Gresford, is one of the finest churches in Wales.