The capital and largest city in Arizona, Phoenix, also known as the "Valley of the Sun", offers warm weather for the winter months, excellent golf and tennis resorts, access to Oak Creek Canyon, Grand Canyon and the desert.
A city in perpetual forward motion, Abu Dhabi greets visitors with gleaming skyscrapers and opulent Islamic architecture. There is much to see here, from the recently opened Louvre Abu Dhabi to the gigantic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its white marble splendor. Beach life and turquoise waters can be found on Saadiyat Island, Al Bateen and Corniche Beach.
Monterey, California, is a coastal gem with a rich maritime history and stunning natural beauty. Located on the rugged Pacific coastline, this charming city is renowned for its world-class aquarium, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which offers visitors a chance to explore the vibrant marine life of the region. Monterey's historic Cannery Row, once the center of the sardine-packing industry, has been transformed into a lively waterfront area brimming with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
Southeast Spain's seaport of Cartagena is a large naval base on the Mediterranean coast. The city was founded in 220 B.C. and boasts Roman ruins, mosaics and murals.