Culture, dining and nightlife are just a few of the reasons to find yourself in sunny Brisbane. This sprawling, constantly-evolving river city is for the young and the young at heart. Shop at the outdoor markets, where you'll find fashion, crafts and produce. Beaches are the order of the day here, too, with North Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island attracting hordes of sunbathers.

Nestled in the Andes Mountains, Cuenca, Ecuador, is a city that seamlessly blends colonial charm, cultural richness, and natural beauty. Known as the “Athens of Ecuador” due to its vibrant intellectual and cultural life, Cuenca's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that delights visitors with its cobblestone streets, whitewashed buildings, and red-tiled roofs.

Midway between Salzburg and Vienna, Linz boasts beautiful Baroque buildings, including Old Town Hall and the Old Cathedral, Alter Dom.

Perched on the northern coast of Spain, A Coruña (or La Coruña) is a captivating city with a rich maritime heritage and scenic beauty. Dominated by its iconic lighthouse, the Torre de Hércules, which is the oldest functioning lighthouse in the world, A Coruña offers a unique glimpse into ancient engineering.

Only six and a half hours by jet from New York, Morocco nevertheless seems worlds and worlds away. Even the Moroccans think of their country, which lies on Africa's broad western shoulder, as a place apart: They refer to it as El Maghreb al Aqsa, the Farthest West, as indeed it is, of all the countries making up the Arab world.