More than 5.5 million people visit Durham each year to enjoy a wealth of things to see and do including historical landmarks and sites, art centers and museums, nationally-recognized festivals and sports events.

Spitsbergen is the largest island of Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, where the wonders of the Arctic come alive in breathtaking fashion. Known for its wild, untamed beauty, Spitsbergen offers travelers the chance to experience landscapes that are both surreal and majestic. From towering glaciers and jagged mountain peaks to expansive tundra and crystal-clear fjords, this frozen paradise is an explorer’s dream.

Raglan, on New Zealand’s North Island, is a coastal town that has earned international renown for its surf culture while retaining a bohemian, community-centered spirit.

Wander through red gorges, swim in clear rock pools, and stand beneath spectacular waterfalls. It is an awe-inspiring journey into the rugged heart of the outback.

Philae Temple Complex sits on an island in the Nile near Aswan, where calm water and granite hills create a setting that feels carefully placed in the river. The temple buildings rise from the island like carved stone reflections of the cliffs around them, and reaching the site requires a short boat ride across still waters. This approach is part of the experience, as visitors leave the shore behind and glide toward an island that seems built for slow discovery.