American Samoa is a U.S. territory covering 7 South Pacific islands and atolls. Tutuila, the largest island, is home to the capital Pago Pago, whose natural harbor is framed by volcanic peaks including 1,716-ft.-high Rainmaker Mountain. Divided between the islands Tutuila, Ofu and Ta‘ū, the National Park of American Samoa highlights the territory’s tropical scenery with rainforests, beaches and reefs.
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Aerial Travel: ‘Santa Monica, California’ (Video)
Aerial footage of Santa Monica. Featuring: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Ferris Wheel, the boardwalk, and downtown Santa Monica.
Santa Monica is a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica Beach is fringed by Palisades Park, with views over the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica Pier is home to the Pacific Park amusement park, historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Next to the pier is Muscle Beach, an outdoor gym established in the 1930s. In the city center, Bergamot Station houses several art galleries.
Driving Tour: ‘Big Sur Highway 1 To Carmel’ In California (Video)
Big Sur Coast Highway is a section of California State Route 1 through the Big Sur region of California that is widely considered to be one of the most scenic driving routes in the United States, if not the world. It is both a National Scenic Highway and a California Scenic Highway, and was described by Australian painter Francis McComas as the “greatest meeting of land and water in the world.”[4] Condé Nast Traveler named State Route 1 through Big Sur one of the top 10 world-famous streets, comparable to Broadway in New York City and the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
The Big Sur portion of Highway 1 is generally considered to include the 71-mile (114 km) segment adjoining the unincorporated region of Big Sur between Malpaso Creek near Carmel Highlands[2] in the north and San Carpóforo Creek near San Simeon in the south.[3]
Walking Tours: ‘La Jolla, San Diego, California’
La Jolla is a smart seaside area, known for its rugged coastline. Trails wind past pine trees and sandstone canyons in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, while the 2 courses at world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course sit atop sea cliffs. La Jolla Cove has sweeping ocean views, and the Shell Beach tide pools are home to anemones and crabs. Posh boutiques and waterfront restaurants dot walkable La Jolla Village.
Aerial Travel Video: ‘Seattle, Washington’
Seattle, a city on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, is surrounded by water, mountains and evergreen forests, and contains thousands of acres of parkland. Washington State’s largest city, it’s home to a large tech industry, with Microsoft and Amazon headquartered in its metropolitan area. The futuristic Space Needle, a 1962 World’s Fair legacy, is its most iconic landmark.
Aerial Travel Video: Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. At the city’s centre is the modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River. In the Southbank area, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is the site of Arts Centre Melbourne – a performing arts complex – and the National Gallery of Victoria, with Australian and indigenous art.
New Travel Guide Videos: ‘Tahiti – French Polynesia’
Tahiti – from mountains to jungles to reefs, this island paradise beckons lovers of nature, history and culture alike to come explore.
Nicknamed the Queen of the Pacific, this island is rich in natural beauty, lively island culture and unique cuisine, influenced by the region’s French heritage. #Discover the most dynamic of French Polynesia’s sun and sand with a #vacation to #Tahiti, the biggest of this archipelago’s 118 islands. Its main city, Papeete, is a hub for local culture and traditional cuisine and provides access to #explore the island’s natural marvels.
Travel tour video timeline:
01:50 – Papeete Market 02:30 – Pearl Museum 03:18 – Venus Lighthouse 05:02 – Museum of Tahiti and Its Island 05:22 – Arahurahu 07:48 – Temae Beach 08:23 – Tiahura Beach 08:58 – Moorea Tropical Garden 10:34 – Belvedere Lookout
Travel Videos: ‘Top Ten Places To Visit In Oregon’
Oregon has to be one of the most beautiful states in the USA. I recently returned from a road trip across Oregon and I want to show you some of my favorite places! From countless waterfalls, to the dramatic coastline, Oregon so much to offer!
Design: ‘Oregon Coast Beach House’ By Cutler Anderson Architects
Beach house designed to withstand the forces of Pacific Ocean winds while still providing magnificent views of the sea and privacy from the neighbors. Completed in 2020
Since its founding in 1977, Cutler Anderson Architects has evolved to understand that the ultimate objective of any architectural design is to reveal what is true about all of the circumstances of a project. From place to program, from materials to shape, all components need to be understood and designed into a harmonious whole that reveals each component’s nature. This genuinely rigorous task has been both the focus and the intellectual stimulant of our practice and, it is hoped, will continue to be our passion in the future. This single-minded attitude has led to successful and award winning projects on three continents. The firms staff of fourteen is currently engaged in both residential and commercial projects throughout ten states, plus Poland and the Czech Republic. Our ultimate goal on every project is to produce projects that are not only beautiful but also emotionally enlightening.
Travel Videos: Hawaiian Islands – ‘Top Ten Places’
Hawaii has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. From exploring the jagged cliffs of the Napali Coast, to surfing Oahu’s North Shore, the Hawaiian islands have so much to offer. I was lucky enough to live on Hawaii for almost a year and I want to show you my favorite places. Where is your favorite place in Hawaii?
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