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12 Must-See Attractions on Usedom for an Unforgettable Visit

From imperial seaside resorts and white sandy beaches to dark history in Peenemünde and spas on the Baltic Sea. Here are my 12 favorites among all the attractions on Usedom!

Usedom’s Imperial Baths – Elegant Towns and Historic Seaside

White beaches and pleasant walks on the shores of the Baltic Sea – discover Imperial baths on Usedom, Germany's sunniest island.

La Baule & Le Pouliguen – Beach life on one of Europe's longest beaches

Enjoy one of Europe's longest beaches in La Baule – and end the day with fresh seafood, cider and crêpes in charming Le Pouliguen.

Travel to Mauritius – 10 tips before booking your dream trip

Having just returned from Mauritius, I'm sharing my best tips on everything from climate and history to flight choices and safety - perfect before you book your trip to the paradise island!

Fort Lauderdale Beach – A photo story from three days and three weathers

Fort Lauderdale Beach is dazzlingly beautiful, chalky white and filled with history and weather.

Aqaba - Where the Red Sea meets the desert - Jordan

At sunset, Aqaba comes alive with the scent of spices and the inviting hum of the night market. Visitors are drawn here by the clear waters of the Red Sea and the proximity to world-class attractions such as Petra and Wadi Rum.

Étretat – The White Elephant Rock in Normandy – France

The cliffs of the Alabaster Coast invite you to views beyond the ordinary. It is a little extra beautiful in Étretat.

Wied il-Ghasri - The winding bay of Gozo - Malta

On the north coast of Gozo lies a tiny little beach in a meandering bay. Wied il-Ghasri. Perhaps one of the world's most beautiful beaches.

Reynisfjara - The dangerous black beach - Iceland

One of the world's most beautiful beaches according to National Geographic, but definitely not a beach where you want to dip your toes. The black lava beach of Reynisfjara in Iceland offers not only scenic drama, but also really scary waves.

Shark Bay - Coral Coast Marine Wonder - Australia

85 miles north of Perth lies one of the world's marine wonders. Surrounded by deserts, far from large cities and with large meadows of seaweed below the surface. Shark Bay provides unique conditions for everything from sharks, whales and dolphins to dugongs and stromatolites.

Fitzroy Island - Paradise Island on the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland - Australia

Great Barrier Reef. Turquoise water. White coral beaches. Lots of fish. Fitzroy Island National Park outside Cairns in Australia is all of this. A real little paradise island.

Dried fish and sunbathers in Nazaré – Portugal

On the beach in Nazaré, mackerel and squid lie in the sun drying. As they have done for hundreds of years.

The road to Cape Tribulation in Queensland - Australia

The road to Cape Tribulation in northeastern Australia offers the world's oldest rainforest and pristine beaches. And also some crocodiles and snakes.

Skanör - Sweden's answer to Florida

Skanör - these white, shallow beaches with the little pastel-colored beach huts! It's almost like a Florida beach, complete with lifeguard houses!

10 cool sights on the South Island of New Zealand

New Zealand's South Island is a perfect mix of beautiful nature and attractions gathered on a single small island. Here are my top ten attractions on the South Island - both on land and at sea.

Olympic National Park - Among misty beaches and alpine meadows - Washington - USA

In the Olympic National Park in Washington state in the northwestern United States, three completely different nature experiences come together in one and the same national park.

Photo album from Pulau Tioman – Malaysia

Off the southeast coast of Malaysia lies a string of beautiful islands. Go here as a weekend getaway from Singapore, or spend the whole holiday here on one of the many white sand beaches.