Tag: In Focus

The Outlook Travel Team puts a featured travel destination in focus and explores everything from essential cities, to cultural hubs, to hidden gems.

Brimstone Hill Fortress in Focus

At nearly 800 feet (ft) above sea level and perched on a steep, precipitous slope on the Western Caribbean coast, Brimstone Hill Fortress was considered impenetrable in its prime, having been renowned as “The Gibraltar of the Caribbean.”

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Tori Quarters in Focus

Tori Quarters, or Torikorttelit as it is locally known, is the cultural nucleus of Helsinki, where the old town meets the hustle and bustle of the contemporary city.

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Kilimanjaro in Focus

Standing at an impressive 5,895 metres, Kilimanjaro is not only Africa’s tallest peak, but Earth’s tallest free-standing mountain.

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Coney Island in Focus

Positioned in the southernmost peninsula of Brooklyn, Coney Island is a treasure trove of good old-fashioned fun, adorned with the best amusements and entertainment the borough has to offer.

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Bacolod’s Masskara Festival in Focus

Don your most comfortable dancing shoes and vibrant clothing as you prepare to immerse yourself in the torrent of colourful and pulsating energy that is the Masskara Festival.

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Anguilla Boat Racing in Focus

Boat racing is the number one pastime and national passion in Anguilla. Today, it continues to attract daring local sailors, as well as many passionate and dedicated spectators.

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Thompson Okanagan : Indigenous Culture in Focus

Visitors are invited to seek first-hand experiences and educate themselves about the living Indigenous culture in the Thompson Okanagan region.

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Guadalajara Gastronomy in Focus

Explore Mexico’s traditional gastronomy, from tacos and tamales to frijoles charros and the dessert dish, jericalla; Guadalajara offers a banquet of prime possibilities.

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