Bodrum
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The Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast
into the Aegean Sea, is known for its beach towns and resorts, ancient
ruins and vibrant nightlife. Its center is Bodrum City, featuring twin
bays with views of St. Peter’s Castle, a medieval fortress built partly
with stones from the Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World.
The Maldives
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The Maldives is a tropical nation in the Indian Ocean composed of
26 coral atolls, which are made up of hundreds of islands. It’s known
for its beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs. The capital, Malé,
has a busy fish market, restaurants and shops on Majeedhee Magu and
17th-century Hukuru Miskiy (also known as Old Friday Mosque) made of
coral stone.
St. Moritz, Switzerland
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St. Moritz is an alpine resort town in the Engadin, a valley in
Switzerland. Twice a host of the Winter Olympics, St. Moritz has a
world-championship bobsled run made of natural ice and an outdoor
Olympic ice rink. Local ski and snowboard complexes such as Corviglia,
Corvatsch and Diavolezza encompass a variety of downhill runs suitable
for skiers from intermediate to expert.
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Savannah, Georgia city
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Savannah, a coastal Georgia city, is separated from South Carolina
by the Savannah River. It’s known for its manicured parks, horse-drawn
carriages and ornate antebellum architecture. Its cobblestoned historic
district is filled with squares and parks like Forsyth Park, shaded by
magnolia blossoms and oak trees covered with Spanish moss. The historic
district’s architectural landmarks include the Gothic-Revival Cathedral
of Saint John the Baptist.
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Banana Island
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Banana Island, is an artificial island off the foreshore of Ikoyi, Lagos.
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Majorca island
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Majorca or Mallorca is one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean,
known for its beach resorts and sheltered coves, limestone mountains and
Roman and Moorish remains. Capital Palma has 13th-century Santa María
cathedral and hosts the annual Copa del Rey regatta. Stone-built
villages include Pollença, with its art galleries and summer classical
music festival, and hillside Fornalutx, surrounded by citrus plantations
on mountain terraces.
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Ko Tao, Thailand
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Ko Tao is an island in Thailand and forms part of the Chumphon
Archipelago on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an
area of about 21 km². Administratively it forms a district of Surat
Thani Province.
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Kyoto, Japan
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Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a refined city on the island
of Honsh with thousands of classical Buddhist temples, as well as
gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses.
It’s also known for formal traditions such as kaiseki dining,
consisting of multiple courses of precise dishes, and geisha, female
entertainers often found in the Gion district.
St. Bart's
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Saint Barthélemy, a French-speaking Caribbean island commonly
referred to as St. Barts, is known for its white-sand beaches, chic
hotels and designer shops. The capital, Gustavia, encircling a
yacht-filled harbor, combines high-end dining with historical
attractions like The Wall House, whose exhibits highlight the island’s
Swedish colonial era. Perched above town is 17th-century Fort Karl,
offering views of popular Shell Beach.
Paris
Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global
center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its picturesque
19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River
Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century,
Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture, and
designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Checkout the most amazing tours in Paris to book if you are in the city.
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