In South Africa, one finds the world's strangest and most dramatic landscapes, a unique wealth of animal and plant life, a treasure of gold, diamonds and other minerals, and a kaleidoscope of fascinating cultures.

Located in the Coral Sea, just off the eastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest system of coral reefs in the world and a colorful ecosystem home to a variety of marine life, including sea turtles, fish, sharks, stingrays, and corals.

Uruguay is a republic in east central South America, and the second smallest country on the continent. Montevideo is the country's capital, chief port, and economic center.

Located on the coast of Queensland, Australia, Airlie Beach is a favorite stop for cruises along the Great Barrier Reef. This coastal paradise offers spectacular beaches and easy access to the Whitsunday Islands, Conway National Park, and, of course, the Great Barrier Reef.

Ghana, country in western Africa, bounded on the north and northwest by Burkina Faso, on the east by Togo, on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by Côte d'Ivoire.