Casablanca, Morocco

Morocco’s largest city has emerged as the gateway between Europe and Africa—and not just for the corporate types moving into the upcoming Casablanca Finance City complex. The Four Seasons has opened its doors at Anfa Place, a mixed-use development by Foster & Partners that abuts the city’s beachfront Corniche area. The building has 186 rooms and suites with Fragonard bath amenities and customizable beds, shops ranging from Moroccan fashion label Diamantine to Marks & Spencer, and more than a dozen cafés and restaurants (head straight to the Philippe Starck–designed Paradis du Fruit). Within a few years, the city skyline will be dominated by Africa’s tallest skyscraper, the $1 billion, 114-story Al Noor Tower. Go now for uncrowded access to architectural wonders like the seaside Hassan II Mosque, with its magnificent marble interiors and the world’s tallest minaret—the mosque is among a small number in the country that are open to travelers of all religious backgrounds. —Nikki Ekstein

Best Places to Swim With Sharks

Maaya Thila, Maldives

Home to hammerhead sharks, reef sharks, and white tips that circle the dive site in large groups, Maaya Thila is one of the best spots in the world to swim alongside whale sharks. The largest species of fish, a whale shark can grow to be 46 feet long and weigh up to 15 tons. Hopefully you've practiced with Dory and brushed up on speaking whale...

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Iberá Wetlands, Argentina

Argentina is home to endless pampas, Patagonian desert, and the world’s second-largest wetlands, with an indigenous wildlife population that’s been drastically dwindling, until now. Mammals and avians native to Esteros del Iberá—a 3.2 million-acre watery network located in the northeast province of Corrientes—such as giant anteater, giant otter, pampas deer, and red macaw, are at the heart of an intensive repopulation program led by Kristine and Doug Tompkins’ Conservation Land Trust and backed by the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. The undisputed star of this rewilding is the jaguar, the largest feline in the Americas, and previously wiped out from Corrientes. The first female settled into her new home at the San Alonso reserve last May; a mate will join her by the end of 2015. Key to a healthy ecosystem, the jaguar’s repopulation is great news not only for those eager to see the rare animal but also for conservationists keen to see the reserve attain national park status. Esteros del Iberá recently unveiled three new access routes in its northwestern basin. Guests staying at eco-lodges such as Puerto Valle can now traverse this northern sector by kayak, horseback, or 4 x 4. On the southwestern basin, wildlife lovers should head to luxury lodge Rincón del Socorro for the best sightings, while fly-fishing fans should make a beeline to Pirá Lodge to catch golden dorado. —Sorrel Moseley-Williams

Barcade

I don't care much for drinking beer or playing old arcade games.

However, the food here is really good.

They have a chicken and waffle sandwich that I absolutely adore.

Please go and try it and enjoy the variety of beer and arcade games if you're into that stuff.

The Crab Spot Restaurant

I was really impressed with the décor of the place, the food was spot on,(ordered: the seafood platter for 2 with a whole lobster, two types of crab legs, shrimp, mussels, 2 ears of corn, 2 servings of potatoes and bread) fresh and tasty, service with a smile, great atmosphere for a crab shack.

I recommend this place to everyone who loves crabs and lobster.

   

Eludz Lounge and Restaurant

So glad we found a flyer in the jerk chicken restaurant for this place. They were advertising their Seafood Wednesday special (I am a sucker for seafood).

- Great space

- Amazing food

- Delicious drinks

- Friendly staff

- Good music, they have a dj at night

- Just wish we didn't have to drive there

But definitely worth the trip.