Mexico offers the best beaches, scuba diving, nightlife, cultural attractions and cuisine in the world. Millions of people flock to this country every year for a well-needed vacation. Archaeological ruins, inexpensive shopping, and festive music are its foremost attractions.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, is a vibrant port city and a frequent starting point for cruises to the Galapagos Islands.

Anuradhapura, located in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It served as the island’s capital for more than a millennium, beginning in the 4th century BCE. Today, its vast archaeological complex spans several square kilometers and includes some of South Asia’s most significant Buddhist monuments.

Villahermosa, the capital of Tabasco, is a city where ancient civilizations, tropical landscapes, and modern life intersect. Known as the “gateway to the Mayan world,” the city sits on the banks of the Grijalva River and serves as a cultural hub for southeastern Mexico. One of its most unique attractions is Parque-Museo La Venta, an open-air museum that blends archaeology with a jungle setting.

Portovenere, in the region of Cinque Terre, is a characteristic medieval village situated at the far west of the gulf. With its colored, narrow high houses, the Genoese Castle, the St. Pietro Church on the steep cliff, it unites history with charm.