Yanbu, located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, is a city where ancient history meets modern allure. As one of Saudi Arabia’s oldest port cities, Yanbu has a rich maritime heritage that is evident in its well-preserved historical sites. A visit to the Yanbu Historic Area reveals charming traditional architecture and the vibrant local culture.

One of the major rivers of the Iberian Peninsula, the Douro in north-central Spain and Portugal just might be the world's most beautiful wine region. Most of the river on the Spanish side isn't navigable, so river cruises generally travel roundtrip from Porto, on the coast of the Atlantic.

Half Moon Bay is a coastal city on California’s San Mateo County coast, located south of San Francisco along a broad curve of the Pacific shoreline. The community is surrounded by agricultural land, coastal bluffs, sandy beaches, and rolling hills, with the Santa Cruz Mountains rising inland.

ABERDEEN -- Scotland's third-largest city (pop. 187,000) is characterized by buildings of beautiful white granite. Set beside the North Sea, Aberdeen is both a university town and the capital of the Scottish oil boom. It is also one of Scotland's largest seaside resorts (though its appeal is confined to those who like their water well-chilled).

Saint Helier is the capital of Jersey and the island’s main center for government, commerce, culture, and transport. The town occupies the eastern side of St Aubin’s Bay, where an historic harbor meets a compact urban center of Victorian buildings, narrow streets, public squares, and waterfront promenades. Its position makes it a practical base for exploring the rest of Jersey, while attractions within the town include the Central Market, Jersey Museum, Maritime Museum, and Elizabeth Castle.