Cuba has a string of islands called "Cayos." The resorts on these islets are perfect for the pleasure-seeking sun worshipper. Cayo Coco is known for its white, soft sands and crystal-clear waters. Lush vegetation is home to 155 species of birds, and along the shores flock colonies of pink flamingos. The flat terrain is perfect for walking or cycling. This is a perfect destination for a laid-back vacation.

Plovdiv, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, carries over 8,000 years of history layered into its streets. The Roman Theater, still in use today, was discovered by accident in the 1970s and now hosts operas and concerts overlooking the Rhodope Mountains. Nearby, visitors can walk the remains of a Roman stadium buried beneath the main pedestrian street, where modern shops and cafés stand above ancient foundations.

Okene is a town in Kogi State in north-central Nigeria, set among the hills of the central Nigerian landscape.

Hot Springs, Arkansas has been drawing visitors for centuries, and it all starts with the water. The city sits atop a natural thermal spring system that produces nearly a million gallons of 143-degree water each day. These springs gave rise to Bathhouse Row, a stretch of eight historic bathhouses within Hot Springs National Park. Some, like the Fordyce Bathhouse, now serve as museums, while others still offer traditional thermal soaks.

Aruba's consistent sunny weather and gentle trade winds make it an ideal destination for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts.