Hampi is a historic village and archaeological landscape in Karnataka, set among dramatic granite boulders, rocky hills, banana plantations, and the Tungabhadra River. The ruins belong to the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and cover a wide area of temples, gateways, markets, palaces, shrines, and water structures. The landscape is notable for the way monumental architecture sits among natural rock formations and agricultural fields. Hampi is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The waters and shores around Palmer Island support characteristic Antarctic wildlife. Penguins, seals, and seabirds inhabit the wider archipelago, while whales may pass through the channels during periods when sea ice permits access. The surrounding landscape features steep mountain faces, glaciers, rocky islands, and narrow passages that create constantly changing views from the water.

Prince William Sound and Resurrection Bay are premier ecosystems with a diversity of wildlife and habitat. Enclosed by high mountains and glaciers, and protected from the high seas by barrier islands, the area is a boater’s paradise. Fiords, bays, coves, lakes, glaciers, mountains and hundreds of islands provide a rich and unspoiled beauty.

Ningbo is right on the East China Sea, south of Shanghai. Many scholars believe this was the cradle of Chinese civilization. Study the stone tablets and thousands of rare Ming Dynasty books in China's oldest and most renowned library. See the Asoka Temple believed to be one of the most important Buddhist temples in China or visit Tian Tong Temple, one of the largest and most scenic. For shopping, try the colorful and busy Gao Tang Free Market, the largest in the city.

Las Palmas (officially Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) is the capital of Gran Canaria island as well as co-capital (along with Santa Cruz de Tenerife) of the Canary Islands. It is a major cruise-ship port known for duty-free shopping and sandy beaches, including Playa de Las Canteras, considered by many to be one of the best urban beaches worldwide.