In Cyprus, travelers are immersed in a culture that draws on Europe, the Middle East, and 9000 years of constant invasion. Crusader castles rub shoulders with ancient vineyards, frescoed monasteries overlook citrus orchards, and sandy, sun-soaked feet tread Roman mosaic floors.

As the second largest city in Serbia, Novi Sad is not only an important industrial and financial center, but a vibrant, friendly destination with a liberal vibe and plenty of attractions for visitors. Novi Sad is also the home of EXIT festival, one of the best annual music events in Europe.

Bar Harbor should be any traveler's Maine priority! Drink in a view of the Atlantic Ocean from the town pier, and be sure to get some lobster at one of the excellent local restaurants. Bar Harbor, a Mount Desert Island town, is also the portal to the rugged, recreational paradise Acadia National Park, where birding, whale-watching and kayaking is the order of the day. The park's Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on America's East Coast.

The Tikal National Park, 370 square kilometers is part of the even larger Maya Biosphere Reserve. Home of hundred of species, including spider monkeys, toucans and parakeets. Towering above the rainforest are the ruins of Tikal, one of the most magnificent of all the Maya sites.

The Falkland Islands are located about 300 miles off the southern coast of South America. The island is inhabited mostly by sheep farmers, and the only tourism the islands see is by cruise ships.