Vanuatu, a chain of 83 islands in the South Pacific, offers travelers an experience that’s both bold and deeply rooted in custom. Once known as the New Hebrides, Vanuatu blends ancient Melanesian traditions with dramatic landscapes shaped by volcanic activity. On Tanna Island, visitors can stand at the rim of Mount Yasur, one of the world’s most accessible active volcanoes, and watch fiery eruptions light up the night sky.

Mont-Saint-Michel rises from tidal flats along the Normandy coast, its abbey and village shaped by centuries of pilgrimage, defense, and isolation.

A perfect climate, a famous zoo and a relaxed SoCal vibe await visitors to San Diego. Those lucky enough to find themselves here enjoy exceptional Mexican food, oceanside walks, art galleries and exciting nightlife in the Gaslamp Quarter.

This small yet charming city in Alaska's panhandle is a throwback to the gold rush era. Skagway is a well-preserved part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

Saint John is a culturally-rich seaport city on New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy. History and natural wonders combine to make this locale a hidden Canadian gem.