Whangarei sits at the head of a sheltered harbour in Northland, shaped by Māori settlement and later maritime trade.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, is a vibrant port city and a frequent starting point for cruises to the Galapagos Islands.

Suchitoto, located in the Cuscatlán department of El Salvador, is a hilltop town known for its cobblestone streets and scenic views of Lake Suchitlán. Once an important center for indigo production, the town still celebrates its dye-making history through artisan workshops where visitors can learn to create textiles using natural indigo. The name “Suchitoto” comes from the Nahuatl language and means “place of flowers and birds,” a nod to the area’s diverse birdlife and surrounding vegetation.

Yucatán, a Mexican state, is popular for its Gulf of Mexico beach areas and spectacular Mayan ruins. It is bordered by the states of Campeche and Quintana Roo.

Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, is a city that brims with cultural energy and layered history. Set against the backdrop of the Northern Range mountains and overlooking the Gulf of Paria, it has long been a hub of trade, migration, and creativity.