Willamette Valley is a broad agricultural valley in northwestern Oregon, stretching between the Cascade Range and the Coast Range. The Willamette River runs through its center, while fertile farmland, wooded foothills, vineyards, orchards, and small communities fill the surrounding landscape. Portland lies at the valley’s northern end, with Salem and Eugene among its principal cities.

Blanketed from end to end in luxuriant greenery and brightly colored flowers, this enchanted island is scalloped with beautiful beaches. There are sandy coves beside coral reefs, and alabaster cresents below tiny trails, leading to pretty waterfalls or plantation ruins. Best of all is the Main Ridge Rain Forest Trail, where jungle-thick ferns and giant bamboo grasses flourish under a canopy of foliage 60-feet high.

Mexico offers the best beaches, scuba diving, nightlife, cultural attractions and cuisine in the world. Millions of people flock to this country every year for a well-needed vacation. Archaeological ruins, inexpensive shopping, and festive music are its foremost attractions.

Kochi (formerly Cochin), is a port city on the southwest coast of India and is a frequent stop for cruise ships. Known as the "Gateway to Kerala," Kochi's beaches, delectable seafood, expansive malls, historical sites, and museums make it a popular tourist destination.

Kushiro is a port city on the eastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island. The city faces the Pacific Ocean and is known for its fishing industry, wetlands, and cool maritime climate. Fog drifting in from the sea is common during warmer months and has become one of Kushiro’s defining natural features.