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Akaroa is the oldest and best - preserved colonial town on the South Island, and its only French settlement.

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You'll find many of these expats on the shores of Lake Chapala, in the colonial towns two to four hours north of Mexico City, and along the Riviera Maya and in Mérida, on the Yucatán Peninsula.

About three years ago, shortly after the Louis Benoists had bought the 98 - foot ketch Morning Star, her crew of paid hands mutinied while sailing the west coast of Mexico and left the new owners anchored off a strange little town full of men on horseback, donkeys carrying loads of wood, colonial arches and the sound of church bells.

On the Caribbean coast between the lovely stretch of Playa Ancon, and the Sierra Escambray mountain range, Trinidad is a beautiful colonial town — the third Spanish settlement in Cuba — with lots to do and see in the surrounding areas.

Investigators found that Joseph Ponte, the correction commissioner in New York City, had repeatedly taken his city - issued sport - utility vehicle on trips that ended around here, a small town near the Maine coast with streets dotted with colonial homes and a blink - and - you - will - miss - it downtown that is nonetheless something of a draw.

The 1930s, red - brick schoolhouse that sits on a hill outside this quaint Colonial town hardly merits a second glance.

Set out to explore these diverse wonders on an adventure from the Riviera Maya to inland colonial towns and Isla Mujeres, just off the coast.

Explore the colorful towns of Valladolid and Izamal on foot to see relics of the ancient Maya intermingled with Spanish colonial architecture.

On this tour through Mexico's Yucatán, you'll also explore the colonial cities of Valladolid, with its charming streets and interesting churches; Mérida, where you'll stay in a former colonial mansion; and the coastal town of Campeche, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with baroque Spanish architecture.

Whether you live on Ambergris Caye, or are just visiting, itÂ's always worth making a side trip to our next door neighbor, Guatemala. IÂ'm thinking of two places, in particular, that I think are worth visiting. The first is Tikal  — the largest and most famous Mayan Ruin.  The other option that comes to mind is Antigua. ItÂ's a charming Spanish colonial city surrounded by three volcanoes. This town provides a perfect setting for taking Spanish immersion classes.

It's on display at the Guanajuato Mummy Museum in Guanajuato, one of the UNESCO - listed Mexican colonial towns we recently visited.

You will see many amazing sights including the Cusco Cathedral (built on top of the ruins of the Inca Palace), the old town with its magnificent renovated colonial buildings and the Sacsayhuaman, an Inca ruin, located approximately 3 kilometers above Cusco.

The colonial towns of Mexico were built on the backs of sorrow and silver.

The best way to get around this colonial town, situated on the bay with mountains towering in the background, is on foot and with 2 1/2 days to explore the area, there's plenty of time to see it all.

Wonder how charming San Miguel de Allende — a quiet colonial town in Mexico — became the No. 1 city on Earth?This destination wowed Travel + Leisure... Read More

The colonial - style architecture and wide cobbled streets are reminiscent of nearby Falmouth's town square, and you can amble along sipping fresh coconuts and raw sugar cane juice, following the smell of jerk cooking floating on the breeze.

On the way, pass by the pleasant colonial town of Ica.

It could happen while you're climbing a Mayan ruin, descending a formidable canyon, strolling through the shady plaza of a colonial town in the heat and torpor of siesta time, lolling on a Pacific coast beach, snorkeling in Caribbean waters, or even gawking at chilies in a town market.

The hacienda is located within driving distance from southern Nicaragua's most prominent tourist attractions: the colonial town of Granada, los Pueblos Blancos handcrafts market, the Masaya Volcano National Park, Lake Nicaragua and the unique Ometepe Island boasting two volcanoes on one island.

Discover how this quiet colonial town has been transformed into a global destination — and how it worked its magic on icons like Lakshmi.

You'll see beaches, Mayan ruins and colonial towns or replace your wardrobe in Mexico City while enjoying their delicious food on a daily basis.

Mention the name «Tongaat» and the next word on the average South African's lips is «sugar» and indeed, Tongaat is a sugar - producing town with a quintessentially English colonial flavour that lies on the banks of the Tongati River, about 37 kilometres north of Durban.

Phuket Town (once declared a «city» but the old name has hung on) is at first an unappealing rag - tag collection of modern and semi-modern architecture, Sino - colonial houses and shops and shopping centres.

Cultural connoisseurs won't want to miss out on a visit to the colonial town of La Orotava to the northeast of Tenerife.

On Day 6, we travel to the charming colonial town of Shimla.

Stroll the cobblestone streets of Antigua, the most charming colonial town of Central America; enjoy a boat ride on the stu...

Walk the cobblestone streets of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (and eat on fine china) In central Cuba lies Trinidad, a beautiful colonial town with cobblestone streets, neo-baroque architecture and grand colonial buildings around the Plaza Mayor.

On arrival we transfer to Swakopmund, a coastal town characterised by fine examples of German colonial architecture.

Explore incredible Mayan sites and colourful local markets, snorkel on Belize's world - famous barrier reef, wander colonial towns and Caribbean shores.

If you have time, continue on to Valladiod, an utterly charming colonial town with some good restaurants and few tourists (while there stock up on the beautifully handcrafted perfumes of Coqui Coqui).

White - sand beaches, soaring mountains and volcanoes, lush rainforests, Spanish haciendas, Mayan ruins, old colonial towns, modern resorts... and the list goes on.

Those visitors who do make the effort are invariably impressed by just how much this tiny country has to offer: world - class surfing on empty, dark - sand beaches; coffee plantations clinging to the sides of volcanoes; colorful Spanish colonial towns; and sublime national parks.

Climb Table Mountain (1 day), go souvenir shopping and explore Cape Town's colonial buildings (1 day), go on the Baz Bus Cape Peninsula tour (1 day) and do not miss out on Robbeneiland and the waterfront harbour centre (1 day)!

You will see a dormant volcano crater, the active Masaya Crater, go shopping at the artisan markets, explore the colonial town of Granada, and go on a boat ride viewing the islets of Lake Nicaragua, and even get to feed monkeys!

On the West coast of Malaysia, you can visit the modern metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, and the colonial cities of Melaka and George Town.

Angkor Village resort is well located for extensive site - seeing trips around the amazing Angkor Watt temple complex is also not far from Siam Reaps international airport yet it is a little bit far away from the colonial town itself so if it is night - life, traffic, and night - time crowds you are after then this may not be the best choice of residence, but for cultural exploits this location is perfect.The resort provides its own guides to show guests around the sprawling temple complex and can offer advice on both history and culture as well as when the best time to avoid the crowds are.You can alternatively rent bicycles and tour the complex yourself but this can be often hot, exhausting and complicated work during the hot season.

There is a lot to discover on the Classic San Juan Accessible Walking Tour; mesmerizing forts, cathedrals, Spanish architecture, and a lively Old Town, which is the oldest, intact, colonial city in the entire western hemisphere.

The rust that is visibly apparent on the rickshaw is in many ways symbolic of George Town with its many crumbling colonial mansions.

The French have left a strong mark on the town's architecture, resulting in a pleasing colonial effect.

On the return we will stop in the towns of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque, with their beautiful colonial churches, as well as in the viewpoints of Choquetico and Antahuilque, from where we will observe impressive andenería farming platforms of the valley, and tombs in pre-Incas scale models.

A «Pueblo Mágico» (Magic Town) located on the Pacific side, with its Mexican colonial architecture, arts and crafts and artists» galleries, an hour away from Cabo San Lucas.

Set in a huge Sino - colonial mansion built in 1903 located on Krabi Road in Phuket Old Town, this restaurant belongs to an internationally recognised chain of high - end eating houses — Blue Elephant has restaurants in 12 countries.

You can't visit this wonderful town and not get to know it's history and culture go on a safari and city tour to try local foods and experience real Dominican hospitality by joining a local family in their home, visit the colonial fort and amber museum.

With pristine beaches, beautiful colonial towns and tropical islands galore, it's hard to understand why Nicaragua so rarely appears on people's travel itinerary.

Flores is a picturesque and quaint colonial town that is located on a tiny island on Lago Peten Itza in Guatemala «s northern Peten region, and is connected to the mainland (and neighbouring town...

On days I feel more culturally inclined, I can visit Mayan ruins, historic colonial towns, museums & art galleries or watch exciting traditional performances.

Flores is a picturesque and quaint colonial town that is located on a tiny island on Lago Peten Itza in Guatemala «s northern Peten region, and is connected to the mainland (and neighbouring town of Santa Elena) via a causeway bridge.

While most of Grand Cayman's attractions are on or around the water, Historic George Town is full of quaint colonial buildings, and there are a handful of historically significant sites worth exploring.

In general, Merida is an amazing cultural and historic colonial city to base yourself if you plan on exploring some of the many things to do in the surrounding area, like the town of Izamal, the Ruta Puuc, the Loltun Caves, the Mayapan Ruins, the Cuzama / Chunkanan Cenotes, and much more.

Visiting Nicaragua's quaint colonial towns will, apart from falling in love with the UNESCO architectural beauty, be a pleasant stopover in between either hiking Telica volcano or taking surfing lessons on the beautiful San Juan del Sur surf town.