Española Island lies in the southeastern part of the Galápagos archipelago. Highlights of this tropical paradise include Punta Suarez, a popular scenic point for bird watching, and the beaches of Bahía Gardner on the island's north coast.

Wales is located on the west side of the United Kingdom. It boasts a rugged coastline, ancient castles and ruins, and mountainous scenery. It is a great place for horseback riding, golfing, or just getting to know the locals.

Latvia is a republic in northeastern Europe. Riga, the capital and largest city, is also the country's chief port. The climate is dominated by marine influences in the west, with cool summers and mild winters; more continental conditions and greater climatic variation exist in the east. In Latvia, snow covers the ground from two to more than four months of the year. Summers are frequently hot, with average daily temperatures exceeding 25° C (about 80° F).

Philippines is a republic in the western Pacific Ocean, made up of the Philippine Islands and forming in physical geography a part of the Malay Archipelago. Eleven islands contain most of the population: Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Negros, Palawan, Panay, Mindoro, Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, and Masbate.

Qatar comprises arid desert and an extensive Persian Gulf shoreline of dunes and beaches. Coastal capital Doha is popular for its modern skyscrapers and other cutting-edge architecture. Attractions include the Museum of Islamic Art and The Pearl-Qatar.