Cairns

Funafuti Atoll

Funafuti Atoll, the capital of Tuvalu, is a narrow strip of land wrapped around a brilliant turquoise lagoon that stretches over 20 kilometers across. Despite being just 600 meters at its widest point, Funafuti is the heartbeat of the country, where government buildings, homes, schools, and the island’s only airport all coexist along sandy roads lined with coconut trees.

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Kananaskis

Kananaskis, located in the foothills and front ranges of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, is a vast region celebrated for its rugged mountains, alpine lakes, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Unlike nearby Banff or Jasper, Kananaskis is less developed and offers a quieter, more wilderness-focused experience while still being easily accessible from Calgary.

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Anaheim

The principal attraction of this suburb south of Los Angeles (on I-5) is that remarkable entertainment machine, Disneyland. Even adults will delight in this theme park, and there's now an element of nostalgia for many parents -- they first went there when they were children.

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Jeddah

Jeddah sits along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast and has long served as a gateway between the Arabian Peninsula and the wider world. For centuries, merchants, pilgrims, and travelers passed through its port on the way to Mecca, shaping a city known for openness and exchange.

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Sandakan Sabah

Sandakan, on the northeast coast of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, is a city where history, wildlife, and culture come together. Once a major trading port known as “Little Hong Kong” for its bustling connections to the wider world, Sandakan has retained its multicultural character, with influences from Chinese, Malay, and Indigenous communities visible in its temples, markets, and cuisine.

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Kapaa, Kauai

Kapaa, a coastal town on the east side of Kauai, offers a laid-back alternative to Hawaii’s more developed resort areas. Despite its small size, Kapaa is one of the most populated towns on the island, making it a central hub for exploring the Coconut Coast, a stretch of shoreline dotted with towering palms and scenic overlooks.

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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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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.