Oranjestad, Aruba’s colorful capital, blends Dutch colonial charm with the island’s easygoing Caribbean character. The city’s pastel-painted buildings, adorned with gables and decorative facades, recall its Dutch heritage while housing modern boutiques, cafés, and museums.

The Beagle Channel, at the southern tip of South America, stretches between Chile and Argentina and offers one of the most striking maritime landscapes in the world. This narrow passage, framed by snow-covered peaks and rocky islands, connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its waters are calm compared to the open sea, which has made it a historic navigation route for explorers and sailors for centuries.

Framed by an array of tropical flowers, "miniature" houses painted in a pastel palette will enchant you. But, a splash of watercolors is all you'll see as you zip by on a moped. It won't be long before you find the perfect spot for a beach picnic and afternoon of snorkeling.

Newport, a historic city on the River Usk in southeast Wales, blends its industrial heritage with a growing reputation for culture and green spaces.

Marseilles is an enticing port city known for its delectable seafood, breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, and diverse melting pot of cultures.