The third largest city in Turkey, a cosmopolitan and lively city all year round, during the International Arts Festival (June/July) and the international Fair (August/September), Izmir bursts with an added vibrancy.

Once the commercial center of the ancient world, Ephesus is an archaeological splendor and an essential stop on any visit to Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage support its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis.

Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, is a city where history and daily life intertwine along the shores of the Atlantic. Founded in 1792 as a settlement for freed slaves from Britain and the Americas, it remains a place of cultural depth and resilience.

Las Palmas (officially Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) is the capital of Gran Canaria island as well as co-capital (along with Santa Cruz de Tenerife) of the Canary Islands. It is a major cruise-ship port known for duty-free shopping and sandy beaches, including Playa de Las Canteras, considered by many to be one of the best urban beaches worldwide.

The Corner Brook region is one of eastern Canada's top four season vacation destinations and offers a wide variety of experiences from relaxing scenic drives to high adventure in the wilds of the backcountry.