Joshua Tree National Park, located in Southern California, is a desert wonderland that draws visitors with its dramatic landscapes, unique flora, and surreal beauty. Named after the striking Joshua trees, which resemble natural sculptures with their twisting branches and spiked leaves, the park is a haven for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers.

The third largest city in Turkey, a cosmopolitan and lively city all year round, during the International Arts Festival (June/July) and the international Fair (August/September), Izmir bursts with an added vibrancy.

Guatemala, located in Central America, is rich in culture and boasts such natural wonders as volcanoes and rainforests. Historic Mayan sites are also popular attractions here.

This small cruise port is located in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula south of Playa del Carmen, near Belize. It is famous for Chacchoben, a breathtaking set of Mayan ruins. The port has a new and modern shopping mall and the central plaza has saltwater pools and 'swim-up' style bars for tourists to enjoy.

Mostar, a picturesque city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Renowned for its iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge), this 16th-century Ottoman structure arches gracefully over the Neretva River, symbolizing the city’s historical role as a bridge between East and West.