Fairbanks is the largest city in Alaska’s Interior and a major center for the region’s communities, education, transportation, and commerce. Located along the Chena River, it lies north of Denali National Park and south of the Arctic Circle. The city is known for dramatic seasonal changes, including long summer days and extended winter darkness.

Gouda is a historic city in South Holland, situated where the Gouwe and Hollandse IJssel waterways meet. Its compact center is known for canals, brick houses, bridges, and a network of narrow streets surrounding the Markt, one of the Netherlands’ largest historic town squares. The Gothic St. John’s Church dominates the square and is particularly notable for its extensive collection of stained-glass windows.

Tamarindo Beach is a Pacific coastal destination in Guanacaste Province on Costa Rica's northwestern coast. The beach stretches along a broad bay bordered by tropical vegetation, estuaries, and low coastal hills. Tamarindo is part of the Las Baulas Marine National Park area, which protects important coastal and marine habitats nearby.

Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, is celebrated for its pastel-colored houses, pink-sand beaches, and a unique blend of British and island traditions.

Brazil's third largest city, Belo Horizonte was founded in 1897. Most of Brazil's gems and semi-precious stones are mined in this area and it is where you can find the best bargains, from aquamarines to imperial topaz. It is just 59 miles from Brazil's most historic colonial city, Ouro Preto.