Turks and Caicos Islands are located southeast of the Bahamas. The mean annual temperature is 85° F. Despite frequent hurricanes, the rainfall averages only 28 inches annually.

From Yellowstone National Park to the towering peaks of the Grand Tetons, Wyoming is home to some of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes in the country.

Uruguay is a republic in east central South America, and the second smallest country on the continent. Montevideo is the country's capital, chief port, and economic center.

Amsterdam, the 17th century capital of Holland, is often called the "Venice of the North" due to its numerous, boat-navigable canals. Truly rich in history, the oldest part of this populous, multicultural city is Sloten, which dates all the way back to the 9th century.

Located on the coast of Queensland, Australia, Airlie Beach is a favorite stop for cruises along the Great Barrier Reef. This coastal paradise offers spectacular beaches and easy access to the Whitsunday Islands, Conway National Park, and, of course, the Great Barrier Reef.