This is not your typical view of white sand. White Sands National Park is the world's largest gypsum dune field.

Keauhou, located on the Kona Coast of Hawai‘i Island, is recognized as the birthplace of King Kamehameha III, and many nearby sites still reflect its royal past.

This small yet charming city in Alaska's panhandle is a throwback to the gold rush era. Skagway is a well-preserved part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

Bridgetown, the lively capital of Barbados, is a city where history and Caribbean culture meet on the island’s southwestern coast. Founded in the 17th century, its historic core is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with landmarks that reflect both British colonial influence and local heritage.

Chetumal is the capital of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located near the border with Belize on the western side of Chetumal Bay. Unlike the large resort centers farther north on the Caribbean coast, the city functions primarily as a government, commercial, and cultural center.