Tahiti Island

Tahiti is an island in French Polynesia that has become a popular destination for travelers looking to explore a unique paradise. With its lush green mountains, white-sand beaches, and stunning coral reefs, it’s easy to see why Tahiti is often thought of as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, Tahiti has something to offer everyone.

French Polynesian island with a sandy beach and palm trees, Photo by Pix4free

One great way to get acquainted with Tahiti is by taking a tour around the island. You can go sightseeing above the famous Papeete lagoon before heading out on a catamaran cruise so you can explore some of the other nearby islands. And if you want something more daring, there are plenty of hikes available that take you through tropical forests filled with exotic wildlife and breathtaking views.

The waters surrounding Tahiti are filled with some of the best scuba diving spots in all of French Polynesia. There are numerous sites where you can explore shipwrecks, underwater caves and even sunken cities! The visibility is excellent and there’s an abundance of vibrant corals and sea life waiting to be discovered beneath the surface.

The Banff National Park

Banff National Park

The turquoise Moraine Lake seen from a viewpoint at its north bank.

Banff National Park is located in the Canadian Rockies and is one of Canada's oldest and most popular national parks. Established in 1885, Banff spans over 6,641 square kilometers and is home to an array of breathtaking landscapes, including mountains, glaciers, lakes, and forests.

One of the most famous attractions in Banff National Park is Lake Louise, a turquoise blue lake surrounded by the Victoria Glacier and majestic peaks. Another must-see location is Moraine Lake, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is a popular spot for hiking, kayaking, and canoeing.

In addition to its natural beauty, Banff National Park also offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. From skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Norquay, to hot springs soaking at the Banff Upper Hot Springs, there's something for everyone. The park also has an extensive network of hiking trails, ranging from easy walks to challenging mountain climbs.

Banff is also a hub for wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, mountain lions, and elk. Visitors are encouraged to take precautions while hiking, such as making noise to alert wildlife of their presence, and carrying bear spray.

Bora Bora

Bora Bora 

Is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. is Tahiti´s crown jewel a true Polynesian island paradise that tourist the world over consider the ultimate tropical vacation destination. The island, located about 143 miles(230 km) northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef.

Bora Bora general view

In the centre of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 2385 ft. Hollywood and film industries from most other parts of the globe, have never tired of capturing its spectacular topography.

Huntington Beach California

Huntington Beach

Is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California. Huntington Beach is known for its long 9.5 mile stretch of sandy beach, mild climate, excellent surfing, and beach culture. The ocean waves are enhanced by a natural effect caused by the edge diffraction of open ocean swells around the island of Catalina.

Courtney Conlogue, Hurley US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach Pier

Swells generated predominantly from the North Pacific in winter and from a combination of Southern Hemisphere storms and hurricanes in the summer focus on Huntington Beach creating consistent surf all year long. Huntington beach is often referred to as "Surf City", because of this high profile event, its history and culture of surfing.

Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach

Is an independent  city located in the U.S state of Virginia. Although mostly suburban in character, it is the most populous city in Virginia, having grown larger than the more urban neighboring city of Norfolk, and is the 39th most populous city in the U.S.

Michael Dunphy, the scorpion from Virginia Beach, stings a lip. Photo: Jimmicane

Located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach is a resort city with miles of beaches and hundreds of hotels, motels, and restaurants along its oceanfront. Every year the city hosts the East Coast Surfing Championships as well as the North American Sand Soccer  Championships, a bieach soccer tournament.

Site of day: Whitehaven Beach, Astralia

Whitehaven Beach

Located

Whitehaven Beach its located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach is one of the World's most unspoiled and beautiful beaches. In 2013, it was named the number one beach in Australia by the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Beaches Awards. Whit its warm, turquoise-hued water and soft, impeccably white sand, Whitehaven Beach is simply heaven on earth.

Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach is a 7 km stretch along Whitesunday Island, Australia. The island is accessible by boat from the mainland tourist ports of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour, as well as Hamilton Island. The Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim is a 2 km open swimming competition held on the Beach in November each year as part of the Hamilton Island Triathlon Event,

The Nassau paradise

Nassau

Nassau is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the Common wealth of the Bahamas. Lynden Pindling International Airport, the major airport for the Bahamas, is located about 16 km (9.9 mi) west of Nassau city centre, and has daily flights to major cities in the US, the Caribbean, Canada and the UK. The city is located on the island of New Providence, which functions much like a business district. Nassau's modern growth began in the late eighteenth century, with the influx of thousands of American Revolutionary War. Many of them settled in Nassau and eventually came to outnumber the original inhabitants.

Market scene in old Nassau 1900s*

*The bahamian market has always been a very colourful scene.