The Ilocos region in the Philippines includes the two provinces of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. Perhaps the most beautiful and relatively untouched destination in Ilocos Norte is Pagudpud. The area known as Pagudpud is a gorgeous place that is rich in thick jungle wilderness, magical white sand beaches, and friendly locals. One beach that has caught the attention of adventure seekers, backpackers, and people who just want a relaxing holiday is the incredible Saud Beach
Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu, California is an incredibly beautiful park situated along dramatic coastlines packed with gorgeous sandy beaches and rocky bluffs. The state park includes a public campground that has 135 campsites for tents, trailers, and RVs and is perfectly located just across the highway from the beach.
Embraced by the Pacific on three sides, the Monterey Peninsula in California offers windswept beaches, rocky coves, great seafood restaurants, fascinating historical sites, and of course the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. The aquarium itself has a ton of neat things to see for the whole family, such as the jellyfish exhibit or the ceiling aquarium full of silvery sardines.
The desert oasis of Palm Springs is located on the Western edge of the Coachella Valley in California, USA. It is around a two-hour drive from Los Angeles and a place where Hollywood A-listers have flocked since the 1920s, in order to escape the busy life of showbiz. Golf courses, hotels, and spa retreats bring the rich and famous to this sought after destination. Actors, musicians, and politicians continue to be forever glorified with their names embedded into the city’ s very own walk of stars.
When it comes to world travel everybody has heard of Switzerland and France or Thailand and Japan, well those are all great travel destinations in their own right. But there are unique travel destinations that the average tourist has never even heard of. Though tiny in size and population these small countries have a ton to offer in terms of culture, scenery, and character. They can be an exciting adventure given their off the beaten path genre. Many are far away tropical islands with few inhabitants. Others are micro mountain countries with breathtaking scenic backdrops and rich historic quality to them.
Everyone longs for that fantastic remote island getaway. A vacation to remember, one that is far away from the everyday rat race of modern society. A holiday where you can relax beachfront and stare off into the wild blue yonder and just be one with your thoughts. Where the palm trees sway in the whistling tropical breezes and a fruity cocktail awaits your eager lips. A place where you can take it slow and enjoy all the wonder that this life has to offer.
The Xunantunich Mayan ruins are an ancient archaeological site located 70 miles inland deep into the jungles of Belize, near the city of San Ignacio and right on the border of Guatemala.
Platja de Formentor is a gorgeous strip of beach with lovely fine white sand. It is located along the edge of the majestic Formentor Peninsula on the island of Mallorca, Spain. The beach is surrounded by a beautiful wilderness area full of pine trees and also has goats that you’ll see almost everywhere on the island. The water is crystal clear blue is very clean and the weather is gorgeous year-round. The beach is picture perfect and has some of the most beautiful scenery that the world has to offer.
Canada is a vast and massive land and is in fact the second-largest country in the world, but only in terms of land area and it has a relatively low population given its large size. There are many great attractions in Canada and so much to see and explore. Being such a big country means many differences in landscapes, climates, wildlife, culture, and even languages. One could have a lifetime full of adventures just staying within Canadian borders.
I want to start by saying that Belize is an absolutely incredible country, which is full of unique and interesting sites and attractions, but none has captured our thoughts like Secret Beach. We found out about Secret Beach by looking at a map and checking for new places that we could explore with our golf cart rental. For those who don’t know golf carts and bicycles are the two main modes of transportation on the island, which definitely helps maintain the relaxed vibes.
Cala Sant Vicenc, Spain is a quaint seaside village, that is beautifully tucked into in the vast Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, offering up the scenery that is difficult to rival. Dramatic cliffs, azure water, and fascinating history going back nearly 4000 years make Cala Sant Vicenc an ideal destination for your Majorca travel itinerary. The village has plenty of restaurant and hotel options as well as several beaches to sit and relax for the day. There is also an abundant amount of hiking to be done around the village, as well as several interesting prehistoric caves that are free to explore.
Located in Palm Springs and tucked into the edge of the great San Jacinto Mountain Range, Palm Canyon Resort is the perfect place to experience Palm Springs, California, and its surrounding environment. From the resort, guests can easily access some of the main attractions this lively city has to offer. Some of the attractions include hiking the nearby Indian Canyons park,
Located just three kilometers south of the town of El Nido, Palawan, Las Cabanas makes for the perfect departure point for many island hopping activities. The property itself is smack dab in the middle of some of the most picturesque scenery in the Philippines and the entire world. It has five total cottages which are tastefully furnished and equipped with modern amenities to ensure a great stay. Sweeping views of the beach and Bacuit Bay can be seen from anywhere on the property and it boasts incredible sunsets on a nightly basis.
Located in San Vicente, the quieter, but equally beautiful sibling of the El Nido, Sunset Beach Resort is a nice break from the usual busy tourist areas of Palawan, Philippines. With breathtaking views looking out over Macatumbalen Beach and the South China Sea, Sunset Beach Resort lives up to its name on a daily basis by providing jaw-dropping sunsets overlooking the bay and its many islands.
Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort is an incredible hotel located on the edge of a thick jungle wilderness area of Palawan, Philippines, also known as “the last frontier of the Philippines”. It is the prime jump-off point to visit the popular and renowned Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, which is one of the largest, most amazing rivers of its kind in the world and has been named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Located a mere 35km south of Barcelona is the picture-perfect town of Sitges, Spain. It has a very classy feel to it and has been a popular playground for the wealthy since the early 1900s and it’s because of this popularity that it also has some of the most expensive real estate in Europe.
Tarragona, Spain is the perfect destination for history fanatics such as myself and really for anybody looking to find beautiful sights around every corner. Tarragona’s history goes so far back that the actual founding date is still unknown, though there is a theory that the city goes back to at least 2407 BC to the times of an Ethiopian pharoah named Tearcon, who ruled over parts of Spain.
Pannzian Beach Resort is situated in a remote area of the Philippines in the northernmost reaches of Luzon island in the beautiful province of Ilocos Norte. Though close to the fairly popular, but busy beach resort area of Pagudpud, Pannzian remains a world away from that and offers up a much-needed dose of peace and solitude for the weary travel beaten backpacker. It provides very affordable and clean rooms, with a laid back ambiance.