Türkmenbaşy

Türkmenbaşy, formerly known as Krasnovodsk and Kyzyl-Su, is a city in Balkan Province in Turkmenistan, on the Krasnovodsk Gulf of the Caspian Sea. It sits at an elevation of 27 metres (89 feet). The population (est 2004) was 86,800, mostly ethnic Russian, Armenians and Azeri. As the terminus of the Trans-Caspian Railway, it was an important transportation center.

Riu Emerald Bay, Mazatlan Mexico

The resort was great! It’s a big resort, lots of pools so it never felt crowded. The waterpark was great the kids really enjoyed it so that was a nice touch too. Rooms were good, nothing special but very clean. Food was good, lots of selection, good service. We really liked the resort, and both Kirstin and I agreed we’d go back there. The only downside we found was that the beach wasn’t private, so it was really busy with...
By Danny