Greek airline Hellenic Seaplanes recently announced plans to connect 100 of country's islands, starting with Crete (pictured), Skyros and Pelion.
Remote islands of Greece —
Greek airline Hellenic Seaplanes recently announced plans to connect 100 of country's islands, starting with Crete (pictured), Skyros and Pelion.
Region of Crete
Managua, the capital, is located on the southern shores of Lake Xolotlan. Visitors to Nicaragua have been on the upswing due to infrastructure improvements, but since construction of a planned canal linking the Pacific with the Atlantic Ocean started in December, they've skyrocketed.
Nicaragua —
Managua, the capital, is located on the southern shores of Lake Xolotlan. Visitors to Nicaragua have been on the upswing due to infrastructure improvements, but since construction of a planned canal linking the Pacific with the Atlantic Ocean started in December, they've skyrocketed.
Much of remote St. Helena island's appeal lies in its inaccessibility. But in February 2016 the island's first airport will open, servicing weekly flights from Johannesburg.
St. Helena —
Much of remote St. Helena island's appeal lies in its inaccessibility. But in February 2016 the island's first airport will open, servicing weekly flights from Johannesburg.
St. Helena Tourism
For years, travelers wishing to visit the beautiful islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines have had to transfer in Barbados. Later this year, Argyle International Airport will finally open, allowing passengers to fly to the islands direct from North America and beyond.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines —
For years, travelers wishing to visit the beautiful islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines have had to transfer in Barbados. Later this year, Argyle International Airport will finally open, allowing passengers to fly to the islands direct from North America and beyond.
St. Vincent and Grenadines Tourist Board
The new Victoria Falls International Airport, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, will open in September. The famous waterfalls -- twice the height of Niagara Falls -- will soon become significantly more accessible.
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe/Zambia) —
The new Victoria Falls International Airport, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, will open in September. The famous waterfalls -- twice the height of Niagara Falls -- will soon become significantly more accessible.
Albida Tourism
In recent decades, the Antarctic has experienced air temperature increases of 3 degrees Celsius -- five times the mean rate of global warming for the rest of the world, say experts. This has led to reduced sea ice cover.
Antarctica —
In recent decades, the Antarctic has experienced air temperature increases of 3 degrees Celsius -- five times the mean rate of global warming for the rest of the world, say experts. This has led to reduced sea ice cover.
Courtesy Quark
Once one of the few Caribbean islands inaccessible by cruise ship, Cuba is expected to experience a huge rise in visitor numbers over the coming years thanks to easing of travel restrictions in the United States.
Cuba —
Once one of the few Caribbean islands inaccessible by cruise ship, Cuba is expected to experience a huge rise in visitor numbers over the coming years thanks to easing of travel restrictions in the United States.
Courtesy Journey Latin America
With Angelina Jolie's upcoming film "By the Sea" set on the the Maltese island of Gozo, visitor numbers are expected to rise after the film comes out later this year. Gozo is just a 20-minute ferry ride from Malta.
Gozo (Malta) —
With Angelina Jolie's upcoming film "By the Sea" set on the the Maltese island of Gozo, visitor numbers are expected to rise after the film comes out later this year. Gozo is just a 20-minute ferry ride from Malta.
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In Austria's Oetztal valley, Solden is the setting for at least one major action sequence in the upcoming James Bond film, "Spectre."
Solden (Austria) —
In Austria's Oetztal valley, Solden is the setting for at least one major action sequence in the upcoming James Bond film, "Spectre."
Courtesy Tirol Werbung