Spectacularly picturesque, Montreux is situated on the shore of Lake Geneva and one of Switzerland's most popular resort destinations. Montreux is best known for stunning lakeside views, upscale hotels, an annual jazz festival, and the magnificent Château de Chillon, the medieval castle which inspired the writings of many Romantic era poets.

Saskatoon, set along the South Saskatchewan River in central Canada, is a city where prairie heritage meets a growing cultural scene. Known as the “City of Bridges” for the many spans that cross its winding river, Saskatoon combines natural charm with urban vibrancy.

Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo León, stands at the foot of the Sierra Madre Oriental and has long been recognized as one of Mexico’s most industrial and innovative cities. The Macroplaza is one of the largest public squares in Latin America and links historic buildings like the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral with newer sites like the Museo de Historia Mexicana and the Faro del Comercio, a towering orange structure that beams a green laser across the sky each night.

The Sacred Valley, located in the Andes and divided by Urubamba River, was part of the larger Inca Empire, along with Machu Picchu and the closeby town of Cusco. Tourists will see green agricultural landscapes and Spanish hamlets like Ollantaytambo and Pisac, the latter featuring a Sunday market.

Located in the Burgundy Region of France, Beaune has the most prestigious vineyards in the country. This is the place to be if the words "grand cru" make your mouth water. Add to this the great gastronomique specialties of the region, gothic cathedrals, medieval villages and golden landscapes and you have many great reasons to get to know this province.