The Netherlands Antilles refers to a group of island territories in the Caribbean, formerly a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Though their legal statuses now differ, these islands are still commonly referred to collectively: Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.

Hong Kong offers the best of both worlds, a thriving exciting city filled with culinary delights with mountains and sprawling parks for when you need an escape into nature. As you wander the Street Market to score bargains on local goods, make sure to indulge in a bowl of wanton noodles or freshly steamed dim sum.

South America, the fourth largest of the earth's seven continents (after Asia, Africa, and North America), occupying about 17,819,100 sq km (about 6,880,000 sq mi), or about 12 percent of the earth's land surface.

Stromboli is a small volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, just off the north coast of Sicily. Referred to by some as the "Lighthouse of the Mediterranean," Stromboli is in a constant state of mild volcanic activity, so don't venture out on a hike without an experienced guide.

The island of Lipari is known for its stunning landscapes, and it provides excellent opportunities for hiking and boating.