Ilha Grande, an island off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, is a place where tropical forest and coastline meet in striking harmony. Once a pirate hideout and later the site of a penal colony, it has evolved into one of Brazil’s most remarkable island destinations. With no cars allowed and no large resorts, the island moves at a different pace, where footpaths and boats are the main ways to get around.
A picturesque village situated in a forgotten inlet, Porto Cervo is the main resort on the Costa Smeralda. This popular resort offers all types of sports and leisure facilities (water sports, tennis courts, internationally famous tourist harbour, and restaurants, night clubs, discos and luxurious boutiques), as well as white sandy beaches alternating with reefs.
Located just north of Chugach National Forest and nestled in an inlet of Prince William Sound, charming Valdez is a small Alaskan city known for its proximity to stunning glaciers, canyons, forests, and natural wildlife. Highlights include Valdez Glacier Lake, Keystone Canyon, and the Valdez Museum. The region's untouched natural beauty will astound you on your next Alaskan cruise!
The River Ganges, flowing through India and Bangladesh, supports millions of people living in the river basin. In Hinduism, the river is considered the most sacred, and as a result it is in important element of many Hindu rituals and festivals.
A rich experience awaits you in this wealthy, energetic and youthful Greek city. Revel in cosmopolitan pleasures: sophisticated shops and cafes, markets hidden away beyond historic city squares, and the superlative Archaeological Museum are but a few.