Frankfort is a small lakeside city in northwestern Michigan’s Benzie County, positioned along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Its setting includes a protected harbor, sandy beaches, wooded hills, and views across the lake, with Betsie Lake and the Betsie River adding freshwater landscapes nearby.
Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Mt. Hood, Oregon, is a stunning natural playground renowned for its diverse outdoor activities and breathtaking landscapes. In winter, Mt. Hood transforms into a skiing and snowboarding paradise at Timberline Lodge, which boasts the longest ski season in North America. The lodge itself is a historic gem, built in the 1930s and featured in the iconic film "The Shining."
Visit Oudtshoorn, the principal town of the Little Karoo, where you will be welcomed with hospitality which has become synonymous with the people of the Klein Karoo.
Nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, Cortina d'Ampezzo is Italy's premier alpine destination, renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and world-class ski resorts. Known as the "Queen of the Dolomites," this charming town has long been a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts and luxury travelers alike. Cortina offers some of the best skiing in Europe, all set against the dramatic backdrop of UNESCO World Heritage-listed mountains .
Ica is a city in southern Peru, located in a fertile valley surrounded by the dry coastal desert. The city is the capital of the Ica Region and an important center for agriculture, wine, and pisco production. Its setting is distinctive because irrigated fields and vineyards lie close to extensive sand dunes. The nearby Huacachina oasis, about five kilometers from the city center, is one of the region’s best-known landmarks, with a lagoon surrounded by palms, huarangos, restaurants, and high dune
Simon’s Town is a coastal town on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula, overlooking False Bay and located about 35 kilometres from central Cape Town. The town is closely associated with the sea, with a working harbour, naval facilities, historic buildings, beaches, and a long maritime tradition. Its sheltered position on False Bay helped establish it as an important harbour, while its setting between the mountains and ocean gives it a distinctive landscape.
The turnoff for Locarno is located near Bellinzona, the capital of Ticino. By train, Locarno is well served from Zurich and Milan, as it is by road. Lovers of beautiful landscapes starting out from Geneva and Lausanne owe it to themselves to pass through Simplon and the Centovalli by taking the picturesque little train that links Domodossola to Locarno.
By plane, Locarno is accessible from most major European cities. Several medium-haul airlines (in particular Crossair) serve the Lugano-Agno airport (45 minutes from Locarno by car and Festival shuttle). Air travellers can also fly into Milan-Linate (two hours by car to Locarno) and Zurich (three hours).
Other Popular Destinations in Switzerland
Basel
Basel is the global center of the pharmaceutical industry, but most travelers visit for the world-famous ART Basel festival, as well as the numerous art galleries, iconic architecture and museums.
Lucerne
Behold beautiful Lucerne! This German-speaking area of central Switzerland on Lake Lucerne is a truly spectacular locale. Surrounded by mountains and notable for its famous Chapel Bridge, this idyllic and musical Swiss locale is wonderful any time of year.