The capital of Saint Maarten, the Dutch side of this two nation island, Philipsburg is located on the isthmus between Groot Baai (Great Bay) and the Salt Pond. Founded in 1733 as a free port, the city is now the home to outstanding shopping, casinos, and a variety of hotels and resorts, including nearby Mullet Bay Resort and Golf Club.

The region of Lapland, Finland, is a dream come true for travelers in search of a real winter wonderland. The area has long been associated with Father Christmas, reindeer and a dense, snow-covered wilderness.

St. Pete Beach offers miles of white, sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and is situated along the Gulf Beaches of Tampa Bay, Florida. Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, located in St. Petersburg, is just a short drive from our beach resorts or hotels.

Albi is a city on the River Tarn in southwestern France, known for its distinctive red-brick architecture and compact historic centre. Its Episcopal City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brings together the imposing Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, the former Berbie Palace, the Saint-Salvi quarter, and the Pont-Vieux. The city is often called “Albi la rouge” because of the warm tones of its brick buildings.

Great Blasket Island, or An Blascaod Mór, lies off the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, separated from the mainland by the Blasket Sound. The island is the largest of the Blasket Islands and is characterized by steep hills, rugged cliffs, grassy slopes, and the long sandy beach of An Trá Bán. Its small settlement is now deserted, with stone cottages and field boundaries remaining across the hillside.

Ragusa, located in southeastern Sicily, is a city steeped in history and Baroque beauty, often overlooked but truly a gem for travelers seeking a unique and authentic Italian experience. Divided into two distinct parts—Ragusa Superiore and Ragusa Ibla—the city showcases a dramatic contrast between the new and old.