Cairns

Collioure

Collioure, just before the Spanish border, aims its charms at its own people. It's the ideal small town-without-the-glitz antidote to condo city Riviera. Like an ice cream shop, Collioure offers 31 flavors of pastel houses and six petite scooped-out beach-sprinkled lightly with beachgoers.

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Pantanal

Pantanal, located on Brazil's western border, is a largely untouched paradise of savannah lowlands, seasonal wetlands and rich forested areas.

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Montagu

Nestled in the heart of South Africa’s Western Cape, Montagu is a charming town renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance. Surrounded by rugged mountains and lush vineyards, Montagu is a gateway to the stunning Klein Karoo region. Visitors are drawn to its remarkable architecture, particularly the well-preserved Cape Dutch and Victorian buildings that line the streets, reflecting the town’s rich history.

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La Digue

La Digue, the fourth-largest island in the Seychelles, offers a quintessential tropical paradise experience. Known for its idyllic beaches and charming laid-back atmosphere, La Digue is a haven for nature lovers and those seeking a serene escape. The island’s most iconic beach, Anse Source d'Argent, is renowned for its stunning granite boulders and crystal-clear waters, making it one of the most photographed beaches in the world.

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Phoenix

The capital and largest city in Arizona, Phoenix, also known as the "Valley of the Sun", offers warm weather for the winter months, excellent golf and tennis resorts, access to Oak Creek Canyon, Grand Canyon and the desert.

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Maldives

The Maldives, a nation of islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, is known for its dazzling turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. Stretching across 26 atolls, this tropical paradise is often described as one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

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Sunbird

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Edge Hill

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Bluelined Rabbitfish at the Cairns Aquarium

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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

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Clown Anemonefish at the Cairns Aquarium

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Rubber tree in Redlynch

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White-lipped Tree Frog

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Sailfin Tang at the Cairns Aquarium

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Metallic Starling

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Jabiru or Black-necked stork

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Blue-spotted ray at Cairns Aquarium

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Squirrelfish (left) and a Lined Butterflyfish at Cairns Aquarium

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Lime green coral at the Cairns aquarium

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Rainbow Bee-eater

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Cairns Aquarium

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Freshwater sawfish at Cairns Aquarium

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Trinity Beach

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Hawaiian Ti plant at Cairns Botanic Gardens

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Cairns is the majestic entrance to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This warm, tropical destination is located in Far North Queensland. Must-see attractions in Cairns include the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, which educates tourists about indigenous peoples, and restaurant and bar-dotted Cairns Esplanade, which has a lagoon for swimming. Also, Daintree National Park, northwest of Cairns, has beautiful beaches, rainforests and canyons.