Santa Marta, located on Colombia’s northern Caribbean coast, is one of the country’s oldest cities, founded in 1525. It has long served as a gateway between the coast and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world’s highest coastal mountain range.

Uruguay may be one of South America's smallest countries, but it packs a striking variety of experiences into its compact borders. From the cobbled streets of Colonia del Sacramento to the avant-garde coastline of José Ignacio, Uruguay blends old-world charm with modern personality. Montevideo, the capital, offers a glimpse into everyday life with its seaside promenade, called the “Rambla,” which stretches over 20 kilometers along the Río de la Plata.

North Conway, located in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley, has drawn visitors since the mid-19th century, when artists from the White Mountain School began painting its dramatic landscapes. Today, the area still offers scenic appeal, anchored by the towering presence of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeastern U.S. Historic photographs and lithographs of North Conway hang in galleries downtown, showing just how little the iconic views have changed in over 150 years.

Santos is a coastal city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, located on São Vicente Island along the Atlantic Ocean. It is best known as the home of the Port of Santos, the largest port in Latin America and one of the most important shipping centers in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island is a place where coastline and culture come alive in ways that stay with visitors long after they’ve left. Stretching for about 110 kilometers between the Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Plenty, this region has deep roots that go back to the arrival of Māori long before Europeans stepped ashore.