In ancient times, Kaanapali was a royal retreat for the rulers of Maui, who delighted in the perfect three-mile stretch of white sand beach, the gentle waves, warm sunny days and the majestic West Maui Mountains. Maui royalty surfed, raced their outrigger canoes, feasted at luaus that lasted for weeks, and where the Kaanapali Golf Course now blankets the land, they played ulu maika, a form of lawn bowling with heavy lava balls.

Kona started as King Kamehameha I's government seat, and is now a popular tourist destination with key landmarks like Hulihee Palace, as well as coffee farms, shopping and dining.

Yangshuo lies along the Li River in southern China’s Guangxi region, long known for landscapes that have shaped Chinese art and poetry for centuries.

Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, is known for its lush landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant culture. From the sacred city of Kandy and the rock fortress of Sigiriya to colonial-era Galle Fort, the country offers a deep connection to centuries of heritage and tradition.

Okene is a town in Kogi State in north-central Nigeria, set among the hills of the central Nigerian landscape.