Killybegs is a coastal town in County Donegal, set around a deep natural harbor on the southwest coast. It is known primarily for its fishing industry and is one of Ireland’s principal fishing ports, with large vessels regularly using its sheltered waters. The harbor remains central to the town’s identity, while the surrounding Donegal coastline provides a setting of rocky headlands, coves, and open Atlantic views.

Travelers on the Arabian Sea often find themselves in Muscat, on the Gulf of Oman. This port capital is situated between ocean and mountains, and boasts lovely beaches, great diving sites (watch for turtles!), 16th-century forts, and the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which can hold 20,000 people.

Montenegro, set along the Adriatic Sea, draws travelers with its dramatic landscapes and layered history. The Bay of Kotor, often mistaken for a fjord, is actually a submerged river canyon surrounded by steep cliffs and medieval towns. Kotor itself, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is enclosed by ancient fortifications that visitors can climb for panoramic views stretching from terracotta rooftops to the sea.

Balboa, Panama rests on the Southern tip of the Panama Canal, with the capital city of Panama lying just on the opposite side. It is a wonderful tourist community for anyone visiting the Panama Canal.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore stretches along more than 40 miles of Lake Superior shoreline in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, between Munising and Grand Marais. It is known for sandstone cliffs, forested hills, beaches, waterfalls, and clear freshwater coves. The shoreline takes its name from the bands of mineral-stained sandstone visible along the cliffs, where iron, copper, and other minerals create natural patterns in the rock.