Salalah stands out with its rare blend of desert and tropical appeal. Unlike much of the Arabian Peninsula, this coastal city is transformed by the seasonal Khareef (monsoon), turning the landscape lush and green between June and September.

Maracas Bay Village is a small coastal community on Trinidad’s north coast, set around the well-known Maracas Bay and surrounded by the forested Northern Range. The village lies at the end of the Maracas Valley, where steep green hills descend toward the Caribbean Sea. Its economy and daily life are closely connected with the beach, fishing, small businesses, and visitors from across Trinidad.

Ballito is a coastal town on South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, forming part of the area commonly known as the Dolphin Coast. It lies north of Durban along a subtropical stretch of the Indian Ocean, with sandy beaches, rocky coves, and warm coastal waters defining much of its setting. The town has grown from a small holiday and farming community into a busy residential and visitor centre, with restaurants, cafés, shopping areas, and accommodation. Its position also makes it a useful base

Set on the River Seine, Rouen is Normandy's capital and a breathtaking city steeped in history, art, and romance. Marvel at the exquisite Gothic architecture of the Palais de Justice, l'Église Saint-Maclou, l'Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen.

Santa Maria is the main coastal town on Sal, one of Cabo Verde’s eastern islands, and is closely connected with the island’s fishing and salt-producing heritage. The town developed beside a long sandy beach on the southern coast, with low buildings, narrow streets, small shops, restaurants, and a busy waterfront forming its center.