Perched on the cliffs of Italy's Amalfi Coast, Positano is a picturesque haven renowned for its dramatic beauty and charming character. This coastal gem is celebrated for its colorful, cascading buildings that cling to the steep hillsides, offering stunning views of the turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The town’s narrow, winding streets are lined with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants, inviting visitors to explore its vibrant atmosphere.

If summer means the beach to the inhabitants of Greater Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata is most often the beach they are thinking of. Situated on the northern Atlantic coast, 400km from the capital, beaches in this area sprawl for eight km, with sophisticated mansions (reflecting the area's upper-class origins) mingling with the new middle-class resorts. Sea lions keep an eye on the fishing activities around the wharves, and a replica of the grotto of Lourdes is a kitsch paradise.

South of Paris, the Cathedrale Saint Etienne, one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in France is here.

The Old Canary Country is the island with the longest coast line, offering wide plains, gentle valleys, and huge beaches. Some of its beaches compare with the best in the world.

Malacca, also known as Melaka, sits along Malaysia’s west coast and is one of Southeast Asia’s most historically layered cities.