Skoura is an oasis town in southern Morocco, set between Ouarzazate and the Dadès Valley. Its defining feature is a broad palm grove where date palms, olive trees, fruit gardens, and traditional earthen buildings grow together. Unlike the dry terrain surrounding it, the oasis has a cultivated landscape supported by local irrigation systems. Skoura is particularly known for its concentration of kasbahs, including tall fortified residences built from rammed earth.

Traverse City offers a delightful blend of natural beauty and vibrant culture. Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, this charming city is renowned for its stunning waterfront views and picturesque landscapes. The region's pristine beaches, such as Clinch Park, provide an ideal setting for relaxing under the sun or engaging in water sports.

The Calf of Man, a small island off the southwest coast of the Isle of Man, offers a rare glimpse into a quieter side of the Irish Sea. Covering just over 260 acres, this uninhabited island is known primarily for its rich birdlife and dramatic coastal cliffs. Visitors often arrive by boat from nearby Port Erin, embarking on guided tours that reveal the island’s importance as a bird sanctuary.

Heron Island is a true coral cay right on the Great Barrier Reef. Here you can swim straight off the beach to an endless garden of coral where the waters are literally teeming with beautifully coloured fish and marine life.

Antipaxos is a small Ionian island southeast of Paxos, separated from its larger neighbor by a short boat journey from Gaios. Covering roughly 4.5 square kilometers, it has a gently rolling landscape of vineyards, olive groves, pine trees, and low Mediterranean vegetation. The island has no large settlement and is known mainly for its beaches, particularly Voutoumi and Vrika, where white sand or pale pebbles meet clear blue-green water.