Known as "The City with Soul," Jackson is a popular hub for a variety of music genres, including jazz, gospel, and blues music. Highlights include the Jackson Zoo, the Mississippi Museum of Art, and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

This historic port town is located on the Gulf of Nicoya in Costa Rica. Don't miss the seafood cafes along Paseo de los Turistas promenade.

A booming city of over 3 million, Surabaya offers many good hotels, shopping centers and entertainment. Its well stocked zoological garden include several species of Indonesian fauna like "orang utan", komodo dragon and a collection of nocturnal animals.

Rarotonga, located in the Cook Islands off the coast of New Zealand, has none of the tourist hype that surrounds Hawaii and Fiji. Its tranquil, aquamarine waters and breathtaking landscape bring many visitors to this island paradise.

Nestled in the heart of Provence, Aix-en-Provence is a city that enchants with its blend of historical charm and vibrant modernity. Founded by the Romans in 123 BC, Aix-en-Provence, often simply called Aix, is renowned for its stunning architecture and rich cultural heritage.