Cairns

Antwerp

A major port city on the River Scheldt, Antwerp, Belgium, is a cultural, historical, and commercial hub and the country's most populous city. Known as the "diamond capital of the world," Antwerp is renowned for its cut diamonds.

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Eger

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Bacalar

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Pigeon Forge

Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is a charming destination that combines natural beauty with family-friendly attractions. This small town, known for its close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers visitors an array of outdoor adventures, including hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

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Boothbay Harbor

Boothbay Harbor is a small fishing village located close to the ocean. To experience the classic flavor of Maine, the outlying areas are a must-see.

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Óbidos

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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.