Jellyfish Lake is a shadowed oasis hidden among the mushroom-like Rock Islands of Palau. This forest‑fringed saltwater lake invites visitors to float with millions of gentle, stingless jellyfish that glow like drifting amber clouds under emerald light. The lake formed about 12,000 years ago, when rising seas flooded an ancient reef basin that was gradually cut off from the ocean. Over centuries, its jellyfish evolved in isolation, shedding their stings and multiplying without predators in sight.

The capital of Saint Maarten, the Dutch side of this two nation island, Philipsburg is located on the isthmus between Groot Baai (Great Bay) and the Salt Pond. Founded in 1733 as a free port, the city is now the home to outstanding shopping, casinos, and a variety of hotels and resorts, including nearby Mullet Bay Resort and Golf Club.

Namche Bazaar, perched at 3,440 meters in the Khumbu region of Nepal, is often called the gateway to Everest, but it’s far more than a rest stop on the way to Base Camp. Once a trading post between Tibetan and Nepali merchants, Namche has developed into a small mountain town where yak caravans and Wi-Fi cafes exist side by side. Despite its remote location, it has a Saturday market that continues to bring traders and trekkers together, just as it did centuries ago.

Tuscany, Italy, is a region where the essence of Italy's beauty, history, and culture is captured in its rolling hills, timeless villages, and world-class art. Famous for its postcard-perfect landscapes, Tuscany is where cypress-lined roads lead to centuries-old hilltop towns like Montepulciano and Montalcino, which are steeped in history and offer some of Italy's finest wines, including the renowned Brunello di Montalcino. Tuscany is a treasure trove for lovers of art and architecture, boasting

Mahé Island is the largest and most culturally central island in the Seychelles, home to the capital city of Victoria and the majority of the country’s population.