Antigua’s Sun-Kissed Shores: Stingray Swims, Powder-White Beaches & Island Snorkeling
Circumnavigating Antigua by boat unveils a coastline of striking contrasts — powdery white-sand coves giving way to sheer limestone cliffs that tumble into turquoise seas. Sailors glide alongside graceful stingrays, slip onto hidden beaches kissed only by the tide and snorkel amid coral gardens just off shore.
Whispers of Water & Emerald Trails at Plitviče Lakes National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage gem since 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park dazzles with a fairy-tale cascade of tufa lakes, hidden caves and dramatic canyons, its waterfalls tumbling from heights over 250 feet. Emerald-green waters thread through 16 lakes and more than 90 falls, all inviting exploration along a network of wooden walkways and winding trails.
Tikal: Echoes of an Ancient Maya Civilization
In the heart of the Guatemalan jungle, amid lush vegetation that whispers ancient stories, stand the ruins of a Maya civilization that flourished from the 6th century BCE to the 10th century CE. Its ceremonial center, alive in memory and stone, houses towering temples, silent palaces and public plazas that invite exploration, joined by ramps that seem to lead both into the past and into the imagination.
Croatian Islands
Historically known as Spalato, Split is the largest city in both Dalmatia and on the Croatian coast. It lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and is a perfect jumping off point for exploring the surrounding islands and coves. Of which, some of the best include Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac and Hvar.