The Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island is a place where coastline and culture come alive in ways that stay with visitors long after they’ve left. Stretching for about 110 kilometers between the Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Plenty, this region has deep roots that go back to the arrival of Māori long before Europeans stepped ashore.

Streymoy is the largest and most populated island in the Faroe Islands, forming a central part of the archipelago and home to the capital, Tórshavn. Its landscape combines steep mountains, deep fjords, grassy valleys, and exposed coastal cliffs, with settlements concentrated along sheltered shorelines. The island is connected to neighboring islands by bridges, tunnels, ferries, and causeways, making it an important center for travel across the Faroes.

Normandy is a province along the Northwestern coast of France. It was the site of the important World War II landings and battle and one of the most fascinating regions of France. This land is rich in legend and scenic splendor. Visit coastal villages, museums, fortresses and fragrant gardens.

The Dordogne River flows from the mountains of Auvergne to Bordeaux through the magnificent French countryside. The valley area named for the river is full of bucolic scenery, dotted with welcoming rural villages, quaint riverside castles, and plenty of opportunities for gourmet meals in true French tradition.

Viti Levu is Fiji’s largest island and the country’s main centre of population, government and commerce. More than 70 percent of Fiji’s residents live on the island, which includes the capital, Suva, in the southeast and Nadi, the principal international gateway, in the west.