Kenya, a jewel of East Africa, is a tapestry of vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and incredible wildlife. Nairobi, the bustling capital, offers a gateway to numerous adventures, from visiting the Giraffe Centre, where you can feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, to exploring the Nairobi National Park, where lions roam against a backdrop of city skyscrapers.

Manaus, capital of Brazil’s Amazonas state, is a city that rises unexpectedly from the rainforest. Once the center of the global rubber boom in the late 1800s, Manaus still holds onto that legacy with surprising elegance. The Teatro Amazonas, an opulent opera house imported piece by piece from Europe, sits at the heart of the city, its pink façade and domed roof tiled in the colors of the Brazilian flag. Today, it hosts concerts, festivals, and curious visitors eager to step back in time.

Labadee, a private peninsula on Haiti’s northern coast, is an exclusive destination for Royal Caribbean cruise guests. Surrounded by dramatic green mountains and the sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea, it offers a mix of natural beauty and curated resort-style amenities.

Niagara Falls, New York, is home to one of the most powerful natural spectacles in North America. More than 3,000 tons of water pour over the edge every second, creating a thunderous roar and a rising mist that can be felt from blocks away. Visitors can stand just feet from the American Falls at Prospect Point or take the iconic Maid of the Mist boat tour, which has operated since 1846 and now features all-electric vessels.

The Port of Stavanger is a popular stop on the route to the Norwegian Fjords, and boasts a first-rate assortment of museums and cultural events. Old Stavanger has Europe’s best preserved wooden house settlement.