Located about twenty-five miles southwest of Rapid City, South Dakota, lies Mount Rushmore. Following Highway 244 from the west leads to the orientation center. There exhibits tell how sculptor Gutzon Borglum carved away twice the rock needed to construct Egypt's Great Sphinx (which isn't even as tall as Washington's nose).

Cardigan sits on the west coast of Wales, where the River Teifi reaches the wide sweep of Cardigan Bay. At the heart of town stands Cardigan Castle, where battlements and gardens overlook the Teifi. The castle’s history includes the first recorded National Eisteddfod in Wales, a cultural competition of music, poetry and performance that still inspires events across the country.

Fakarava, a hidden paradise in French Polynesia, is an ideal destination for those seeking unspoiled natural beauty and adventure. This atoll, part of the Tuamotu Archipelago, is known for its pristine coral reefs and crystal-clear lagoons.

Baja California Sur is state located in Northwestern Mexico, on the Baja California peninsula. The capital is La Paz. The area is lightly populated. Tourism is the economic mainstay of this region, centered around the beach resort area, Los Cabos. Sport fishing is a major attraction, as well as having some of the best beaches Baja has to offer.

Santiago, the cultural capital of Cuba, is a passionate, unique destination, second in size and importance only to Havana, the governmental capital of the island. Some of Cuba's most famous musicians were born here, as well as the Bacardi brand of spirits, and the UNESCO World Heritage describes the local citadel of San Pedro de la Roca as "the most complete, best-preserved example of Spanish-American military architecture."