Pantanal, located on Brazil's western border, is a largely untouched paradise of savannah lowlands, seasonal wetlands and rich forested areas.

Vicksburg rises above the Mississippi River with stories etched into every street. This historic river town played a pivotal role in the Civil War, and today visitors can trace those events at the Vicksburg National Military Park. Beyond its military legacy, Vicksburg has a rich cultural rhythm shaped by its music, architecture, and river trade.

A beautiful baroque town with richly decorated baroque churches and a charming Main Square with a decorative wrought-iron cross.

Koloa sits on Kauai’s south shore and holds a special place in Hawaiian history as the site of the islands’ first successful sugar plantation.

Niigata sits along the Sea of Japan on Honshu’s west coast, a place where long winters and bright summers shape its traditions and flavors. For centuries this region has produced some of Japan’s finest rice, especially the Uonuma Koshihikari variety known for its rich taste and texture. That quality rice helps make Niigata sake famous across the country, and visitors can sample more than 90 local brews at tasting spots such as Ponshukan inside Niigata Station.