Fresno is a major city in California’s San Joaquin Valley, positioned between the Sierra Nevada and the Coast Ranges. Its flat agricultural surroundings are among the most productive farming areas in the United States, with orchards, vineyards, vegetable fields, and citrus groves extending beyond the urban area. Fresno also serves as a regional center for education, healthcare, business, and transportation.

Knoxville sits in the Great Valley of East Tennessee at the headwaters of the Tennessee River, with the Appalachian Mountains rising to the east and southeast. The city combines a historic downtown with riverfront parks, leafy neighborhoods, and easy access to outdoor areas.

You'll know why picturesque Grenada is known as the "spice island" when you notice the scent of nutmeg, vanilla and cocoa in the air. Grenada's waterfalls, lush rain forests, volcanic crater lake, tiny villages, cocoa, nutmeg and banana plantations, rum distilleries, scenic hiking trips, pristine coral reefs, and hidden-away unspoiled beaches all make Grenada one of the most popular ecotourism destinations for those who like to discover off-the-beaten-track natural beauty and charm.

Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States, is a Caribbean island rich in history, culture, and natural diversity. Its capital, San Juan, is a vibrant hub where centuries-old Spanish forts, pastel-colored colonial buildings, and lively plazas tell the story of the island’s complex past.

Bajos del Toro is a small mountain community in Alajuela Province, set in a highland valley between Poás Volcano and the Juan Castro Blanco National Park area. The region is known for its cool climate, forested slopes, rivers, and concentration of waterfalls. Its rural landscape includes farms, pastures, wooded hills, and small settlements connected by winding roads.