The capital of Utah, Salt Lake City is a spectacular destination set amid the Wasatch Mountains. Ski resorts and a wealth of outdoor activities can be found here, along with performing arts, breweries and fine dining.

Longyearbyen, the northernmost settlement of its size in the world, offers a unique and captivating experience in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway. Nestled between icy peaks and sprawling glaciers, this remote town is a gateway to exploring the rugged beauty of the Arctic landscape.

Sapporo, (säp-pô´rô), capital of Hokkaido prefecture, SW Hokkaido, Japan. One of Japan's most rapidly growing urban centers, Sapporo is famous for its annual snow festival. It was the site of the 1972 winter Olympics.

Located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in southeastern Canada, Prince Edward Island has been nicknamed "The Garden of the Gulf." It was founded in 1534 by French Explorer Jacques Cartier and is primarily a fishing center and summer tourist destination.

Latvia is a republic in northeastern Europe. Riga, the capital and largest city, is also the country's chief port. The climate is dominated by marine influences in the west, with cool summers and mild winters; more continental conditions and greater climatic variation exist in the east. In Latvia, snow covers the ground from two to more than four months of the year. Summers are frequently hot, with average daily temperatures exceeding 25° C (about 80° F).