Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area lies about 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, where the Mojave Desert rises into sandstone cliffs, rugged mountains, and broad desert valleys. Nevada’s first National Conservation Area, it covers nearly 198,000 acres and provides a sharp contrast to the developed landscape of Las Vegas. The area is best known for its red and cream-colored rock formations, especially the Calico Hills and the Red Rock escarpment.

Niue is an island in free association with New Zealand, in the South Pacific Ocean. Niue is located about about 286 mi. east of Tonga.

Ayutthaya, located about 80 kilometers north of Bangkok, Thailand, was the capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom from the 14th to the 18th century. Its ruins, set among rivers and canals, reveal a once-thriving city that was a hub of trade, politics, and culture, linking Southeast Asia with China, India, and Europe.

Sète is a lovely port city in southern France, often called the "Venice of Languedoc" because of its many canals. The old port area is full of history and charm, making it a great place to explore. Visitors can stroll along the canals while observing the daily activities of fishermen and admire the array of boats moored along the quays.

Lake Ndutu is a shallow seasonal soda lake in northern Tanzania, within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area near the southern edge of the Serengeti ecosystem. The lake sits among open short-grass plains, acacia woodland, and other seasonal wetlands, creating a varied landscape for wildlife. Although relatively small, Lake Ndutu is part of a much larger ecological area where the plains of the southern Serengeti meet the Ngorongoro highlands.