Redwood National and State Parks protect a remarkable coastal landscape in northern California, where ancient redwood forests grow alongside rivers, prairies, wetlands, and the Pacific Ocean. The protected area extends across a series of parks in Del Norte and Humboldt counties, preserving some of the tallest trees on Earth. Dense stands of coast redwoods create shaded forest environments beneath a canopy of towering trunks, while nearby coastal bluffs and beaches provide a striking contrast.

Fiji, a tropical haven in the heart of the South Pacific, is made up of over 330 islands, each with its own distinct character. The islands boast lush rainforests, soaring mountains, and white sandy beaches, offering a wide range of activities, from kayaking through calm lagoons and paddleboarding along scenic coastlines to zip-lining through lush rainforests and hiking across mountainous terrain.

Bar Harbor should be any traveler's Maine priority! Drink in a view of the Atlantic Ocean from the town pier, and be sure to get some lobster at one of the excellent local restaurants. Bar Harbor, a Mount Desert Island town, is also the portal to the rugged, recreational paradise Acadia National Park, where birding, whale-watching and kayaking is the order of the day. The park's Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on America's East Coast.

Yorkshire, known as "God's Own County," is a must-visit destination for those seeking a blend of stunning natural landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. The largest county in England, Yorkshire boasts the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors national parks, where rolling green hills, picturesque villages, and dramatic cliffs meet expansive heather moorlands.

The dazzling capital of the Czech Republic, the explorable Prague has fittingly been nicknamed "the City of a Hundred Spires." Halved by the Vltava River and notable for architecture Baroque, Renaissance, and Gothic, visitors will find much to take in here.