A beautiful stone beach on the north side of Two Harbors, MN. Its a little off the beaten path, but it provides a great view of the lake.
The Taj Exotica Maldives is a 5 star resort located on a private island of white sand and lush foliage surround by warm turquoise waters. They boast over-water villas, some with their own plunge pools.
Kuta Beach is one of the busiest tourist destinations in Bali. The entire beach spreads a few kilometers wide providing different classes of experience.
Seal Beach Pier...a wonderful spot to catch a sunset.
Glacial silt gives the icy waters of the Dart River a decidedly turquoise tint. The best way to see the river and the surrounding terrain (locations for the Lord of the Rings films) is strapped in to one of the seats in the local shallow-hulled jet boats.
Apollo Guest House offers a sanctuary of privacy and tranquility in the middle of this really busy spot on the tourist path. The renovated house hides in a 15th century building situated on the summit of the citadel.
Coyotes howled as I waited for the sun to set.
The Heartland is a warm and homey bohemian oasis in the Rogers Park neighborhood, and makes for a great hangout. Especially popular with the weekend breakfast crowd, it's still lively most nights due to frequent live performances of music and spoken word.
Dolores Park is named for the nearby Mission Dolores and is a common hangout for San Franciscans on a sunny day. The park is basically an expansive grass field on a hill with tennis and basketball courts on one side, a clubhouse and sidewalk through the middle, and great views from its highest point.