San Clemente is a coastal city in Southern California, situated along the Pacific Ocean in southern Orange County between Los Angeles and San Diego. The city is known for its sandy beaches, coastal bluffs, Spanish-inspired architecture, and views across the ocean. Its compact downtown and historic district are connected to the waterfront by streets and trails, while residential neighborhoods extend into the surrounding hills.

Bella Vista is a planned community in northwestern Arkansas, set among the wooded hills of the Ozark Mountains near the Missouri border. Its landscape includes steep valleys, limestone outcrops, clear lakes, and extensive forest, giving the area a distinct character within Benton County. Bella Vista began as a summer resort and later developed into a year-round residential community, with several neighborhoods spread across the hills rather than concentrated around a traditional downtown.

ABERDEEN -- Scotland's third-largest city (pop. 187,000) is characterized by buildings of beautiful white granite. Set beside the North Sea, Aberdeen is both a university town and the capital of the Scottish oil boom. It is also one of Scotland's largest seaside resorts (though its appeal is confined to those who like their water well-chilled).

Located in the Indian state of Punjab, Amritsar is perhaps best known as the home of the Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib. It is one of the Sikhism religion's most significant and most-visited gurudwaras (place of worship). Tourists may also be interested in one of several museums, Urban Haat Food Street, Gobindgarh Fort and the Jallianwala Bagh memorial garden.

Cusco once served as the heart of the Inca Empire, and that legacy still shapes every corner of the city even as it serves as a gateway to Machu Picchu. Outside the historic center, the ruins of Sacsayhuamán overlook the city from a nearby hilltop. This ceremonial complex is best known for its massive zigzag stone walls, some weighing over 100 tons. During the Inti Raymi festival in June, thousands gather here to reenact ancient Andean rituals.