Hong Kong offers the best of both worlds, a thriving exciting city filled with culinary delights with mountains and sprawling parks for when you need an escape into nature. As you wander the Street Market to score bargains on local goods, make sure to indulge in a bowl of wanton noodles or freshly steamed dim sum.

Mesa Verde National Park, nestled in the southwestern corner of Colorado, offers an extraordinary journey into the ancient past of the Ancestral Puebloans. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its remarkably well-preserved cliff dwellings, built into the sheer rock faces of the canyon walls.

Blackpool, located on England’s northwest coast, has long been a beloved seaside destination, famed for its vibrant entertainment and historic attractions. The city’s iconic Blackpool Tower, standing at 518 feet, offers panoramic views of the Irish Sea and the surrounding landscape from its SkyWalk glass viewing platform. Built in 1894, the tower houses the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom, where visitors can step back in time and waltz under its glittering chandeliers.

Antiquity is everywhere on the island of Rhodes, from its cobbled Old Town to a mighty acropolis presiding high over the town of Lindos. Ancient ruins recall Crusades-era occupation and Ottoman tyranny, but today, a rather magical Aegean lifestyle is predominant. Travelers will enjoy excellent food, picturesque beaches, buzzing nightlife, and snorkeling in clear waters.

Virginia, boasting ten regions, spans from the Appalachians to Chesapeake Bay, with a sandy coastline on the Atlantic. Attractions include Colonial Williamsburg, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, George Washington's Mount Vernon, and Shenandoah National Park.