Golden Days on the Gold Coast: A Guide to Beaches, Eats & Hidden Gems
Sun-soaked beaches, soaring surf and a skyline that sparkles at sunset — Gold Coast is Australia’s joyful mix of laid-back beach life and vibrant city energy. Whether you’re chasing waves at Surfers Paradise, wandering quiet hinterland trails or sampling fresh seafood at a local market, Gold Coast invites you to slow down, smile and savor every bright moment.
Southern Patagonia & the Gateway to Antarctica: Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas, the southern gateway to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, is famed for dramatic coastal views, colorful historic buildings and maritime and colonial history. Visitors enjoy Strait of Magellan vistas, wildlife (Magellanic penguins & whales), nearby glaciers and pampas and museums, cemeteries and former whaling sites that reflect its multicultural past.