Nestled between the Westerwald and Taunus, this charming spa town on the Lahn has a lot to offer for a carefree stay. Along with the wide variety of health facilities the Emser springs ensure relaxation and well-being while leisure and cultural events take care of your other needs and desires. Highlights include the flower carnival, the Jacques Offenbach festival and the Rose Ball.

Arendal is a coastal city in Agder, southern Norway, set around a sheltered harbor and a chain of islands and skerries along the Skagerrak. The city center combines maritime activity with historic wooden buildings, waterfront streets, and the inner harbor of Pollen. Arendal’s location has long influenced its economy and character, with shipping, forestry, and mining playing important roles in its development.

Bakkagerði is a small village in Borgarfjörður Eystri on Iceland’s remote east coast, surrounded by steep mountains, narrow valleys, and the North Atlantic. The village serves as the main settlement and service center for the fjord, with a small harbor and colorful houses scattered beneath the surrounding peaks. Its isolated location gives Bakkagerði a strong connection to the landscape and to traditional rural life.

St. Catherine's Monastery, nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt, is a beacon of historical and spiritual significance. Founded in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, this ancient monastery is one of the world's oldest continuously operating Christian monasteries and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Important both historically and economically, the beachside city of La Serena is one of Chile's oldest post-Columbian cities. The region's silver, copper and agriculture were so important that the city had its own mint. Today, La Serena maintains a colonial air, although it is threatening Viña del Mar's supremacy as premier beach resort. Apart from a string of beautiful beaches, attractions include a handful of museums and a number of nearby quaint villages and vineyards.