The Mediterranean Sea is more than a body of water, it’s a living crossroads of civilizations, flavors, and landscapes. Stretching across three continents and touching over 20 countries, it has been a stage for ancient empires, maritime trade, and cultural exchange for thousands of years. From the sun-drenched shores of southern Spain to the whitewashed villages of the Greek islands, each coastline tells a different story.

Across Africa, countless treasures wait to be discovered with the continent's unique diversity offering a wealth of experiences for all types of travelers. One of the most captivating regions is East Africa, home to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda—countries that serve as gateways to Africa’s most iconic wildlife and landscapes.

Tongatapu, the main island of Tonga, is where tradition, history, and the South Pacific’s natural world intersect in quiet and unexpected ways. As the political and cultural center of the Kingdom of Tonga, it is home to the capital city, Nukuʻalofa, as well as ancient royal burial grounds, dramatic coastal blowholes, and friendly villages where daily life unfolds slowly.

Bayonne, nestled in the heart of France's Basque Country, offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and gastronomy. This charming city, with its half-timbered houses and narrow cobbled streets, sits at the confluence of the Nive and Adour rivers, creating a picturesque setting that invites leisurely exploration. The Gothic Bayonne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offers stunning views and an opportunity to admire its breathtaking 13th-century architecture.

In ancient times, Kaanapali was a royal retreat for the rulers of Maui, who delighted in the perfect three-mile stretch of white sand beach, the gentle waves, warm sunny days and the majestic West Maui Mountains. Maui royalty surfed, raced their outrigger canoes, feasted at luaus that lasted for weeks, and where the Kaanapali Golf Course now blankets the land, they played ulu maika, a form of lawn bowling with heavy lava balls.