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Wollongong

The spectacular escarpment and beautiful beaches make Wollongong idyllic for outdoor adventures and fun. Just 80 km south of Sydney, Wollongong is NSW's third-largest city. Skydive, hang-glide and paraglide above the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Surfing, water skiing, sailing and fishing are popular, too. Play golf on picturesque courses or relax on a beach. Rent a bike and ride along 60 km of cycle paths or walk on rainforest trails. After all the outdoor activities, visit the city’s splendid art gallery and enjoy quality cafés and restaurants.

Southern Corsica

Birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte and home to some awe-inspiring natural landscapes, Southern Corsica (or Corse-du-Sud) entices with outdoor pursuits, remnants of prehistoric settlements, and a stunningly diverse scenery. From the dramatic white cliffs of Bonifacio, to whimsical rock formations of Piana, to the uninhabited Lavezzi Islands and white-sand beaches, Southern Corsica has plenty to capture imaginations with.

Tabuk

From snowy mountains to the deep blue sea, the province of Tabuk in Saudi Arabia is home to some of the most varied natural landscapes in the country, offering possibilities for beach holidays, island hopping, Red Sea diving, mountaineering and, of course, sightseeing. The region holds some of the nation’s highly treasured historic and archaeological sites, a rich heritage left behind by ancient civilisations of foregone eras.

Tasmania, Australia

Dark Mofo

Dark Mofo has a curious pull, with people coming even when they’re not sure how the art, music and food will be delivered. That’s because Dark Mofo keeps its cards close and it fails to disappoint time and again.

Napa, California

Think “Napa”, and your palate twinges with delight as images of endless vineyards and glasses of wine come to mind. Napa, California has been synonymous with such delicacies for quite some time - and with good reason. As County seat to one of the Great Wine Capitals, Napa is proud to associate itself with some of the most experienced and enthusiastic wine aficionados on the planet.

Perugia

Perugia is the provincial capital of Umbria, one of Italy’s most beautiful regions. The ancient heart of the city, packed full of Etruscan and Roman monuments, perches on a hilltop with the modern city spread below. With a prestigious university, the city has a lively student population, good shopping, fun bars and great restaurants. If that weren't enough, Perugia is the setting for one of Europe’s best jazz festivals: Umbria Jazz.

Vodice

Vodice is a coastal town located in a wide bay, 11 km northwest from the town of Šibenik, the centre of Šibenik-Knin County. The town of Vodice numbers 10,000 inhabitants, and is considered an ideal vacationing destination, where everyone can find something that they will enjoy. In and around Vodice there are many beautiful beaches washed over by crystal clear water, historic spots, and thr beautiful Kornati archipelago.

Antwerp, Belgium

Shopping in Antwerp: Historic centre

Shopping in Antwerp: historic centre area

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore is situated along the shores of the vast Chesapeake Bay nearly 200 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. Since the 1600s, Baltimore waterways have given passage to ships carrying commercial cargo and new citizens - making it the second most popular point of entry for immigrants next to Ellis Island. It is located approximately 35 miles northeast of Washington DC and 75 miles southwest of Philadelphia, PA.

Antwerp, Belgium

Shopping in Antwerp: Meir

Shopping in Antwerp: Meir area

Napa, California

Symphony Napa Valley

Treat your ears to the Symphony Napa Valley! Director Ming Luke debuts the finest professional musicians in the Northern California with fellows from the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center’s Orchestra Institute Napa Valley. Listen to internationally renowned guest artists and local productions and performances.

Kerry

Right out on the edge of Europe, where Ireland’s highest mountains dip down into the wild Atlantic Ocean, is the ancient Kingdom of Kerry. This is the furthest west you can go in Ireland. “Next parish, Manhattan” they say here. And it’s partly this far-flung feel – away from the rest of the world in Ireland’s beautiful South West corner – that makes it so appealing. There’s good food, fine pubs, easy banter and live music to be found right across Kerry in lively towns and tiny settlements.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Located along Florida’s Atlantic Ocean Coast, West Palm Beach is Miami’s hip little sister that offers visitors year-round enjoyment. Known for its art festivals, nightlife and extensive shopping choices, this city serves both young families with zoos, museums and beautiful beaches and the epicurean crew with a myriad of foodie delights.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Since opening in 1992, Kravis Center has been entertaining its crowed with performing arts. Each season it presents more than 350 performances, with headline acts such as “Mamma Mia”. Check out the calendar and be part of a cultural event, which is worth of your time.

Zihuatanejo

Zihuatanejo is the perfect combination of Mexican flair, breathtaking nature, and old-fashioned charm. This picturesque fishing town is a unique beach destination, and the perfect place to relax by the shore and enjoy the fresh sea breeze. With Ixtapa, a more frantic party and resort destination only a few kilometres away, you get a two-for-one deal coming here, combining traditional and laid-back Zihuatanejo, and modern, buzzing Ixtapa.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Mounts Botanical Garden

Mounts Botanical Garden is the largest public botanical garden in the Palm Beaches and a real pearl in the area. Take a walk around the garden and admire the huge variety of plants and trees. The plenty of shady places allow you to make yourself comfortable and take it all in.

Kerry, Ireland

Celtic and Prehistoric Museum

This local archaeological museum contains over 500 artifacts from the Stone, Bronze and Celtic Iron Ages, as well as Viking, Roman and Saxon antiquities. Among other things, it contains a dinosaur skeleton and a mammooth skull.

Kerry, Ireland

Killarney National Park

Internationally renowned for its scenic beauty and scientific interest, Killarney National Park encompasses the three Lakes of Killarney and the mountains and woods which surround them.

Napa, California

Chardonnay Golf Club

The Chardonnay Golf Club is a winner with 18 holes of championship golf to pose a challenge players of all skill levels. Play among Chardonnay vineyards, lakes, and creeks on a course that features 6 par fives, 6 par fours, and 6 par threes. There are also 5 sets of tees (Professional, Tournament, Mens, Seniors, and Ladies), and several areas of the property are designed as wildlife preserves dedicated to maintaining wildlife habitat among the vineyards and fairways.

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Wollongong

Southern Corsica

Tabuk

Dark Mofo

Napa, California

Perugia

Vodice

Shopping in Antwerp: Historic centre

Baltimore, Maryland

Shopping in Antwerp: Meir

Symphony Napa Valley

Kerry

West Palm Beach, Florida

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Zihuatanejo

Mounts Botanical Garden

Celtic and Prehistoric Museum

Killarney National Park

Chardonnay Golf Club