Maputo, Mozambique’s capital, grew from a modest colonial port into a city shaped by trade, migration, and independence.

The United Arab Emirates rolls history and invention into a seamless experience. In Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stands out with its reflective pools, marble columns inlaid with floral patterns, and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet beneath domes that glow by night. On Saadiyat Island, the Louvre Abu Dhabi shelters art that spans civilizations, all beneath a dome designed to scatter sunlight like palm fronds.

St. Kitts, part of the twin-island federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is known for its volcanic landscape, coastal plains, and long stretches of shoreline. The island’s layout is shaped by its central peaks, including Mount Liamuiga, which rises above surrounding farmland and villages. Basseterre, the capital, serves as the main hub for commerce and government, with a harbor that regularly receives cruise ships.

Nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Braemar is a charming Highland village that captures the rugged spirit and natural grandeur of Scotland. Surrounded by heather-covered hills, ancient forests, and rushing rivers, it has long served as a gateway to Royal Deeside and a favored retreat of the British royal family.

Hanalei is located on the North central coast of Kauai Island. Near the head of Hanalei Bay, the village is in scenic and fertile Hanalei or Hanohano Valley, one of the states few rice producing regions.