Eluding Ottoman oppression sure makes you beautiful! Besides breathtaking beaches and lovely pools, this Greek island in the Ionian Sea offers many charms, from its Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Venetian fortresses to cypresses waving in the ocean breeze.

Whether cruising along its waters, exploring historic towns, or simply soaking in the scenic views, the Rhine River offers an experience that is as diverse as the countries it passes through.

Stepantsminda, often still referred to as Kazbegi, is a mountain town in northern Georgia near the border with Russia. It sits in the Terek River valley along the Georgian Military Highway, one of the country’s most important historic roads through the Caucasus Mountains.

Rabat is a historic town in central Malta, adjoining the fortified city of Mdina and extending across a landscape shaped by limestone, fields, and ancient settlements. Its name means “suburb,” reflecting its position outside the walls of the former capital. The town has a distinctly local character, with narrow streets, traditional limestone buildings, small squares, and churches interspersed with archaeological sites.

Lake Malawi - The Lake of Stars - is an immense inland sea of fresh, crystal clear water in which tropical fish abound. Its shores and the deserted islands which dot its surface are home to a variety of game and an abundance of exotic birdlife. Local fishermen leisurely paddle their traditional "mokoros", or dugouts, across its expanse, and the sun drenched serenity is but enhanced by the shriek of a Fish Eagle or the grunting of distant hippo.