Garden Route National Park is a network of protected areas along South Africa’s southern coast, bringing together the Tsitsikamma, Wilderness, and Knysna sections under one management system. The park stretches across a varied landscape of Indian Ocean coastline, indigenous forest, mountain catchments, fynbos, rivers, lakes, and estuaries.

This small yet charming city in Alaska's panhandle is a throwback to the gold rush era. Skagway is a well-preserved part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

Kyle of Lochalsh, located on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, serves as a gateway to the Isle of Skye via the Skye Bridge, but the village itself deserves more than a passing glance. Once the terminus of the Highland Railway, the town still welcomes visitors by train on one of the UK’s most scenic routes. The line from Inverness to Kyle passes through remote glens, past lochs and mountain ranges, ending just steps from the waterfront.

Vannes is a historic port city in Brittany, set at the northern end of the Golfe du Morbihan. Its compact old center is enclosed by medieval fortifications and combines cobbled lanes, half-timbered houses, private mansions, and small squares. The harbor extends the city toward the gulf, making Vannes an important gateway to the islands and coastal landscapes of southern Brittany.

Kochi (formerly Cochin), is a port city on the southwest coast of India and is a frequent stop for cruise ships. Known as the "Gateway to Kerala," Kochi's beaches, delectable seafood, expansive malls, historical sites, and museums make it a popular tourist destination.