Haiti offers visitors a unique glimpse into a proud and resilient heritage. Its vibrant art, music, and traditions make it a destination unlike any other in the Caribbean.

Collioure, just before the Spanish border, aims its charms at its own people. It's the ideal small town-without-the-glitz antidote to condo city Riviera. Like an ice cream shop, Collioure offers 31 flavors of pastel houses and six petite scooped-out beach-sprinkled lightly with beachgoers.

Originating as a tiny fishing village in 1038, modern Kehl has become an important link between Germany and France. Rhine River cruises most often use Kehl as their gateway to the much larger and better-known Strasbourg. The savvy traveler, though, might choose to skip the jaunt across the river and enjoy many similar sights, shopping and cuisine as those offered in the teeming French city.

South Korea is a land where ancient traditions live alongside futuristic cities. From Seoul’s grand palaces and vibrant arts scene to the volcanic landscapes of Jeju Island and the tranquil reflection of rice paddies in rural valleys, the country balances its rich heritage with constant reinvention.

Mount Nebo rises in western Jordan, overlooking the Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea, and, on clear days, Jerusalem and Jericho.