Dubrovnik, also known as 'The Pearl of the Adriatic', is one of the world’s most breathtaking walled cities. Once the capital of the Republic of Ragusa (1358-1808), it's now Croatia’s most popular tourist destination.

Hong Kong offers the best of both worlds, a thriving exciting city filled with culinary delights with mountains and sprawling parks for when you need an escape into nature. As you wander the Street Market to score bargains on local goods, make sure to indulge in a bowl of wanton noodles or freshly steamed dim sum.

Whittier is the perfect place to explore Alaska's natural beauty, providing access to nearby Emerald Cove Trail and Portage Pass Trail as well as Chugach State Park further northwest.

Colombo is the financial capital and by population, the biggest city in Sri Lanka. A major trading port as far back as 2,000 years ago, Colombo has an expansive harbor, making it a true commercial center of this island country.

Florence (Firenze) is a compact city, but densely packed with spectacular art and architecture everywhere you look. The city center itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.