Beautiful Places On Earth

San Carlos de Bariloche is a beautiful city located in the foothills of the Andes in the province of Rio Negro, Argentina. The city is also located within the world famous Patagonia region. Commonly known as Bariloche, the city is nicknamed as the “Switzerland of South America” due to its Swiss like atmosphere being surrounded by lakes and mountains. Like Switzerland, Bariloche is also dotted with log cabin and chocolate boutiques.

Bariloche is surrounded by Nahuel Huapi, Gutiérrez Lake, Moreno Lake and Mascardi Lake, making it a popular destination for various water sports such as fishing, swimming, paragliding, rafting and kayaking. These lakes also form Nahuel Huapi National Park, Argentina’s oldest national park established in 1934. The park is famous for its rich wildlife and biodiversity. Bariloche is also surrounded by mountains of Tronador, Cerro Catedral and Cerro López. Outdoor activities such as climbing, hiking, horse riding and jungle trekking are popular among the visitors to Bariloche. During the winter, visitors can go skiing at Cerro Catedral, one of the biggest ski centers in South America.

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June to August each year is suitable for skiing. The summer months are from December to March. San Carlos de Bariloche has so many things to offer, you can plan your Bariloche trip with us!

Portofino is a small harbor town located in the Liguria region of Genoa province, Italy. Once a small fishing village, Portofino is now considered as one of the most beautiful town on the Italian Riviera.

People come to this Mediterranean port to relax. Walking is the best option in Portofino as it is just a small town. One can enjoy a day out on the beach or enjoy the impressive harbor view. If you go scuba diving, you can see the statue of “Christ of the Abyss” put underwater in the San Fruttuoso Bay. You can also pay a visit to Castello Brown, a 16th century castle located high above the harbor of Portofino which is now a museum with a fantastic view of the harbor and the Mediterranean Sea. There are a few churches in Portofino which are worth a visit such as the Church of St. Martin and the Church of St. George. Besides, Portofino is also a popular yachting destination. Even taking a leisure stroll on the streets of Portofino is a great way to enjoy your vacation here!

I found my love in Portofino

Visitors can get into Portofino via Christopher Columbus Airport in Genoa. From the airport, it is a short 1 hour drive to Portofino. Portofino is only 38 kilometers southeast of Genoa. Another option to get into Portofino is from Milan, which is located approximately 171 kilometers north of Portofino.

Red Sea is considered by many as one of the world’s best diving sites. Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the most famous undersea explorer in the world once commented, “The Red Sea is a Corridor of Marvels – the happiest hours of my diving experience have been spent there” when he explored the Red Sea in 1952-53.

The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. The Red Sea is significant in Christianity as the Biblical Book of Exodus tells the story of how Moses led Israelites to cross the water. Today, the Red Sea is known for its marine life and corals. It is said that more than 1,200 species of fish have been found in the Red Sea, with around 10% of them cannot be found elsewhere!

Marine life in Red Sea

There are many popular diving resorts in the Egyptian side of the Red Sea, including Ras Mohammed, SS Thistlegorm, Elphinstone, The Brothers, Dolphin Reef and Rocky Island. In between them, Ras Mohammed National Park is Egypt’s first national marine park and is also the most popular among tourists. It is located at the southern extreme of the Sinai Peninsula and can be reached from Sharm el-Sheikh, a city located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.

Alaska is United States’ largest state by area. Besides Hawaii, Alaska is another state of the country that is separated from continental United States. It is situated in the northwest of the North American continent and borders Canada on the east. Kenai Peninsula, a peninsula jutting from the southern coast of Alaska is one of the most beautiful places in Alaska.

Kenai Peninsula has many glaciers. Kenai Fjords National Park was established in 1980 near the town of Seward, one of the most important fisheries ports in the United States. The Kenai Fjords offers majestic scenery; with numerous fjords carved by glaciers moving down the mountains from the Harding Icefield in the glacier covered Kenai Mountains. With the snow peaks in the background, many of the Kenai Peninsula’s rivers such as the Kenai River, the Russian River, the Kasilof River and the Anchor River are known for their turquoise color and salmon fish population. Not to overlook is the Homer Spit, a long narrow piece of land extending out into Kachemak Bay. In here, you will be surrounded by breathtaking views of mountains, glaciers and bay. Water taxi can be engaged for a minimal fee to take you across the Kachemak Bay.

Kenai Peninsula

There are many things to do in Kenai Peninsula. Water activities such as canoeing, kayaking, rafting and sea kayaking are popular here. Besides, one can also engage in outdoor activities such as camping, dog sledding, fishing, golfing, hiking, horse back riding, wildlife viewing and many more.

Queenstown was so named because local gold diggers in the mid 19th century claimed that the town was fit for Queen Victoria. Even today, the town is lauded as one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand! Queenstown is located in Otago in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island.

Queenstown is built around Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu. Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand’s longest lake at 80 kilometers and is also the third largest lake in the country. The lake is shaped like a lighting bolt and is renowned for its scenic beauty, being surrounded by mountains. Queenstown is a center for adventure tourism. It is on Lake Wakatipu that one could find adrenaline surging activities such as bungy jumping, jet boating, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and many others. Besides, Queenstown is also a famous ski resort in New Zealand during winter. Some of the most famous ski resorts around Queenstown are Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone.

This is Queenstown, New Zealand

Isn’t that Queenstown a beautiful place? No wonder many locations surrounding Queenstown had featured in the Lord of the Ring film trilogy!