On the east coast of North Island, Napier is considered the "Art Deco capital" of New Zealand and the gateway to the Hawke's Bay wine region, whose popular varietals include pinot gris and syrah.

Situated beautifully on the French Riviera, Cannes is a commune amid the Alpes-Maritimes department. It famously plays host to the annual Cannes Film Festival, among other lavish events.

The Faroe Islands, a hidden gem in the North Atlantic, offers visitors a breathtaking blend of dramatic cliffs, quaint villages, and untouched landscapes. This autonomous territory of Denmark, located between Iceland and Norway, is a dream for nature lovers and adventurers alike. The islands boast rugged coastlines, with towering cliffs like those at Vestmanna, where you can take boat tours to witness seabirds nesting on the rock faces.

Raiatea's laid-back atmosphere and warm hospitality make it a wonderful place to unwind and soak in the peaceful rhythms of Polynesian life.

Farther from a continental landfall than any other group of islands on earth, the twelve Marquesas jut out of the open Pacific just south of the equator, shrouded in a constant cloud cover.