Mali, located in West Africa, is a country with deep cultural roots and a history that stretches back to some of the most powerful empires in Africa.

It's the largest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, lying 40 miles south of St. Thomas and St. John. While its history is laced with tales of pirates and privateers, the island today maintains a slower, more quiet pace than its sisters to the north.

On the Nile's east bank sits Luxor, a onetime stronghold for Egyptian pharaohs. Key sites include Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.

Southampton is a city shaped by the sea. Located on the southern coast of England, it has been a key maritime port for centuries. In 1912, the RMS Titanic set sail from its docks, and today, the SeaCity Museum tells the story through the lives of local residents connected to the voyage. The medieval city walls, which are some of the best-preserved in England, still stand, offering a walk through time with views of old merchant houses, towers, and hidden vaults once used to store wine and wool.

Porto is a spectacular and inviting city, and one of Western Europe's rising travel destinations. History, nightlife, attractions and excellent tourist accommodations distinguish this coastal city.