Takayama, located in Japan’s mountainous Gifu Prefecture, is a city where traditional culture and natural beauty are remarkably well preserved.

Pantanal, located on Brazil's western border, is a largely untouched paradise of savannah lowlands, seasonal wetlands and rich forested areas.

Le Tampon is a commune in the southern highlands of Réunion, a French island in the southwestern Indian Ocean.

Dubai is a grandiose, extraordinarily modern metropolis in the United Arab Emirates. Visitors will marvel at the dramatic skyline, the musical Dubai Fountain and the manmade archipelago right offshore that features a major resort.

Yucatán, a Mexican state, is popular for its Gulf of Mexico beach areas and spectacular Mayan ruins. It is bordered by the states of Campeche and Quintana Roo. Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is also home to mystical cenotes—natural sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water.