Mendoza sits at the base of the Andes in western Argentina, where sun-drenched plains meet snow-capped peaks.

Bacalar sits on the tranquil shores of Laguna de Bacalar in southern Quintana Roo, Mexico, and has been a meeting place for people and cultures for centuries. Its name comes from the ancient Maya phrase Sian Ka’an Bakhalal, meaning “where the sky is born,” a reminder of how deeply this place figures in regional history and identity.

Surrounded by dramatic Alpine scenery, Saxon has long been known for its orchards and vineyards, benefitting from the region’s sunny microclimate.

Bryce Canyon, tucked into the high plateaus of southern Utah, offers one of the most unusual landscapes in the American Southwest. It’s not actually a canyon but a series of natural amphitheaters carved into the edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. What makes Bryce unique is its dense collection of hoodoos which are tall, thin spires of rock formed over millions of years by frost-wedging and erosion.

Busselton is a relaxed coastal town in Western Australia, set along the calm, sheltered waters of Geographe Bay.