This Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River, is a home to ancient monuments, nature reserves and seaside resorts. The famed archaeological site of Petra is located here. With tombs, temples and monuments carved into the surrounding pink sandstone cliffs, Petra earns its nickname, the "Rose City."

Russia attracts thousands of tourists each year who have a taste for cathedrals and monasteries, fine art, theater, museums, and the Russian culture in general.

Capital of Martinique, a French overseas territory, Fort-de-France is a veritable island paradise replete with striking colonial architecture, exotic flora and fauna, verdant nature parks, and sparkling beaches.

Located on the central coast of the Atlantic this area has fabulous beaches and transparent green water and is a popular resort destination.

Gleaming temples, traffic jams and bustling commerce are all part of Yangon (previously Rangoon), Myanmar's biggest city. Eat at exciting new restaurants, shop at open-air markets and gaze upon the gilded Shwedagon Pagoda. Visitors should also hop on the Yangon Circular Train, where hidden places are revealed, and guides further educate passengers about Yangon's local life and culture.