The continent lying mainly within the Antarctic Cirle with the South Pole approximately at its center. The Antarctic Treaty of 1959, signed by 12 countries prohibits military activities and promotes the exchange of scientific information.

Florence (Firenze) is a compact city, but densely packed with spectacular art and architecture everywhere you look. The city center itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This Sicily harbor city is divided from Italy proper by the Strait of Messina. Visitors marvel at the Gothic, bell-towered Norman Messina Cathedral.

Maho Beach, on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten, is one of the Caribbean’s most thrilling and unconventional beach experiences. Situated directly beside Princess Juliana International Airport, the beach is world-famous for its low-flying airplanes that descend just overhead before landing.

Libreville, the capital of Gabon, stretches along the Atlantic coast with a mix of modern streets, colonial-era buildings, and bustling markets.