Huntington Lake, California

Huntington Lake, California

Fuente original: Huntington Lake, California.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

 

Enter Xixi National Wetland Park and step into luxury in this calm oasis, which has just 72 suites and villas. Inside, traditional Chinese architecture greets you, while outside, tranquil waters and lush flora and fauna await exploration in this paradise that evokes the spirit of a Jiangnan-style town. Later, experience Chinese tea service aboard a traditional scull boat before exploring Dragon Well Plantation near West Lake, which has been producing green tea in China for more than 1,200 years.

Fuente original: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

Huacachina Oasis in Ica, Peru

Huacachina Oasis in Ica, Peru

 

Experience the true wonder of seeing an actual oasis. Sprouting up from the desert sands, the marvel of Huacachina oasis beckons visitors from its location near the small coastal city of Ica, about 5 hours south of Lima. Originally a popular spot for wealthy Peruvians who thought the tranquil waters had medicinal powers, the area now attracts intrepid tourists with its famed dune-buggy tours and sand-boarding on its lofty dunes.

Fuente original: Huacachina Oasis in Ica, Peru.

Grand Prismatic Spring in Jackson, Wyoming

Grand Prismatic Spring in Jackson, Wyoming

 

The largest hot spring in the United States and the third-largest in the world, Grand Prismatic Spring is a must-see while visiting Yellowstone National Park. The spring was given its name by the Hayden Expedition in 1871, when artist Thomas Moran captured the vibrant tones in watercolors. His paintings would later come under scrutiny, with another expedition returning in 1878 to verify the colors. Turns out Moran wasn't exaggerating.

Fuente original: Grand Prismatic Spring in Jackson, Wyoming.

Lake Kochel in Bavarian Alps, Germany

Lake Kochel in Bavarian Alps, Germany

 

Idyllically situated on the edge of the Bavarian Alps about 40 miles south of Munich, Lake Kochel is framed by the picturesque Herzogstand and Heimgarten mountains. In the summer, locals take to the cool waters of this mountain lake for a leisurely swim, while others recline on the expansive lawns with a book or a picnic. Delightful villages surround the lake, offering visitors a chance to experience Bavarian charm.

Fuente original: Lake Kochel in Bavarian Alps, Germany.

Scala dei Turchi in Sicily, Italy

Scala dei Turchi in Sicily, Italy

 

The white cliffs of Scala dei Turchi, or "Stairs of the Turks," have been attracting beachgoers in the know for centuries. Located on the southern coast of Sicily, the cliffs are made of eroded clay and marl, giving them the most wondrous natural steps, which make them easy to pillage. Join the locals by covering yourself in wet marl for its supposed skin benefits, or go cliff diving into the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean.

The Scala dei Turchi (Italian: "Stair of the Turks") is a rocky cliff on the coast of Realmonte, near Porto Empedocle, southern Sicily, Italy. It has become a tourist attraction due to its unusual white color, as well as by its mention in Andrea Camilleri's series of detective stories about Commissario Montalbano.

The Scala is formed by marl, a sedimentary rock with a characteristic white color. It lies between two sandy beaches, and is accessed through a limestone rock formation in the shape of a staircase, hence the name. The latter part of the name derives from the frequent raids carried on by Moores.

In August 2007, the municipality of Realmonte applied for the inclusion of the Scala dei Turchi (together with the nearby Roman Villa Aurea) in the UNESCO Heritage List.

Fuente original: Scala dei Turchi in Sicily, Italy.

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Santo Tomás, Islas Vírgenes

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

 

Saint Thomas (Spanish: Santo Tomás; Dutch: Sint-Thomas; Danish: Sankt Thomas) is an island in the Caribbean Sea and, together with St. John and Water Island, forms a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States. Located on the island is the territorial capital and port of Charlotte Amalie. As of the 2010 census, the population of Saint Thomas was 51,634 about 48.5% of the US Virgin Islands total. The district has a land area of 31.24 square miles (80.9 km²).

 

Saint Thomas (en español: Santo Tomás) es una isla ubicada en el Mar Caribe. Es la isla principal de las Islas Vírgenes territorio de los Estados Unidos de América y en ella se ubica la principal ciudad y puerto de la isla Charlotte Amalie, que es también la capital del archipiélago. En el censo del año 2000 la población de Saint Thomas era de 51.181 habitantes, que constituían el 47% aproximadamente de la población de las Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos. La isla tiene una extensión de 80,9 km².

Fuente original: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Santo Tomás, Islas Vírgenes.

Blue Moon Valley, China

Blue Moon Valley, China

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Prague, Czech Republic

Prague, Czech Republic

Fuente original: Prague, Czech Republic.

Overlooking Trunk Bay, St. John

Overlooking Trunk Bay, St. John

Fuente original: Overlooking Trunk Bay, St. John.

Rowboats pass by at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Rowboats pass by at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Fuente original: Rowboats pass by at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia.

Takachiho Gorge, Japón

Fuente original: Takachiho Gorge, Japón.

Lago plitvice, Croacia

Fuente original: Lago plitvice, Croacia.

Montaña Tianmen Zhangjiajie, China

Fuente original: Montaña Tianmen Zhangjiajie, China.

Ontario, Canada.

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Page, Arizona.

Today's Daily Escape is from Page, Arizona.

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