Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, sits at the meeting point of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. The city’s cultural landscape is broad and bold, Winnipeg being home to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, one of the oldest ballet companies in North America, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery, which houses the world’s largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art.

Rarotonga, the vibrant heart of the Cook Islands, offers visitors a chance to experience island life with striking scenery and rich tradition. This volcanic island is only 32 kilometers around, making it easy to explore by scooter or bicycle in a single day. From the lush mountains of the interior to the lagoon that wraps around the coast, Rarotonga feels intimate but never short on discovery.

Tonga is distinctly different to its neighboring island nations. This Polynesian kingdom, made up of 170 islands, carries a proud history that dates back over 3,000 years. On the main island of Tongatapu, travelers can explore ancient stone structures like the Haʻamonga ʻa Maui Trilithon—sometimes called the Stonehenge of the Pacific. Royal tombs in Lapaha offer a glimpse into the lineage of Tonga’s kings, while village life remains guided by customs that have changed little over centuries.

Canyonlands National Park, located in southeastern Utah, offers an awe-inspiring landscape of deep canyons, rugged mesas, and striking rock formations. This vast park is divided into four districts: Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze, and the Rivers. Each district showcases its own unique geological features and breathtaking vistas. The Island in the Sky district provides panoramic views from its high mesa, including breathtaking vistas of the Colorado and Green Rivers.

Boracay, a small island in the central Philippines, is famous for its white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters. Despite its size, the island offers a wide range of activities, from swimming and snorkeling to paddleboarding and sailing.