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San Nicolas is the southernmost region of Aruba as well as the island’s second largest city. It’s a great place to immerse yourself in local culture and enjoy some beautiful beaches.

Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba and a bustling harbor city full of shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. It sits in the center of the island along the west coast.

Paradera is a district that makes up the north central section of Aruba east of Oranjestad. It’s known mostly for beautiful natural features.

Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens, sits just off the northern slopes of the Acropolis. It’s hard to imagine this was pretty much all of Athens back in the 18th and early 19th centuries – not much more than a village.