An island in the Strait of Mackinac where Lake Huron and Lake Michigan meet at the northern tip of the State of Michigan.

East of Anchorage and Chugach State Park, College Fjord offers a glimpse into some of Alaska's most beautiful natural landscapes. Located in Prince William Sound, College Fjord is filled with stunning glaciers and is a popular site for Alaskan cruises.

Ica is a city in southern Peru, located in a fertile valley surrounded by the dry coastal desert. The city is the capital of the Ica Region and an important center for agriculture, wine, and pisco production. Its setting is distinctive because irrigated fields and vineyards lie close to extensive sand dunes. The nearby Huacachina oasis, about five kilometers from the city center, is one of the region’s best-known landmarks, with a lagoon surrounded by palms, huarangos, restaurants, and high dune

The Cederberg region in the Western Cape of South Africa is a striking land of rocky ridges, wide skies, and quiet valleys. Less than three hours’ drive from Cape Town, the jagged sandstone mountains rise in shapes that seem carved by giants, and shady kloofs hide wonders like ancient rock art that tell stories from thousands of years ago. Hikes to natural landmarks like Wolfberg Arch and the Maltese Cross take visitors deep into terrain shaped by time.

Madang, perched on the edge of Astrolabe Bay, feels like a well-kept secret of Papua New Guinea that’s framed by lush jungles and dotted with volcanic isles. Every June, Madang pulses with energy at the annual Madang Festival. Villages from across the province gather for ceremonies where dancers don feathered costumes, shells, and body paint. The beat of kundu drums rises through the air and stories woven in movement.