picturesque

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Countries including Canada, Russia, Spain and Germany have advised their citizens to avoid traveling to the island, long associated with picturesque beaches and cities, cocktails, live music and dancing.

From Barron's

Rail enthusiasts come from all over the world to ride on some of the most picturesque routes, or those with exceptionally steep climbs.

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Located in the picturesque neighborhood of Santa Paula, the five-bedroom dwelling is described as being “more than a home,” with the listing hailing it as a “rare retreat-style compound offering privacy, scale, and versatility.”

From MarketWatch

Dramatic waterfalls cascade over limestone steps in the Swale making this swimming spot especially picturesque.

From BBC

"I found only one taxi," said French tourist Frederic Monnet, who cut short a trip to a picturesque valley in western Cuba to head back to Havana.

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