Nicaragua offers travelers a look into centuries of layered history set against striking natural backdrops. Visitors can tour the baroque-style Granada Cathedral, take a boat ride through Las Isletas (a chain of small, volcanic islands in Lake Nicaragua), or climb the bell tower of Iglesia La Merced for sweeping city views.

Kalaat M'Gouna is a town in Morocco set in the Valley of Roses between the High Atlas and Jbel Saghro mountain ranges. It lies near the Dadès Valley, where irrigated fields and settlements form green corridors through an otherwise dry, rocky landscape.

Copper Mountain is a mountain resort community in Summit County, Colorado, located along the Tenmile Range between Frisco and Leadville. The area is centered on Copper Mountain, whose ski terrain rises from a base area near 9,700 feet to elevations above 12,000 feet. The resort is known for terrain that follows the mountain's natural contours, with easier slopes generally lower on the mountain and more challenging terrain toward the higher elevations.

Annapolis may be best known as the state capital, but its real charm lies in its deep maritime history, walkable streets, and Chesapeake Bay lifestyle. Founded in 1649, Annapolis served as the temporary capital of the United States in 1783 and is still home to the oldest state house in continuous legislative use. A visit to the Maryland State House, where George Washington famously resigned his military commission, offers a direct link to the early days of American democracy.

Red Lodge is situated 60 miles southwest of Billings, MT, at an altitude of 5,555 ft. Red Lodge and its citizens welcome you with warm Montana hospitality. During the mining boom of the late 1800's, miners from Scandinavia, Scotland and Ireland arrived to seek their fortunes and a better life. The town still has a strong European heritage. Today Red Lodge maintains its frontier tradition without sacrificing current trends