Raiatea's laid-back atmosphere and warm hospitality make it a wonderful place to unwind and soak in the peaceful rhythms of Polynesian life.

This southern Mexican state borders Guatemala. Its mountainous highlands and dense rainforest are dotted with several Mayan archaeological sites and Spanish colonial towns.

Roseau is the capital and largest city on Dominica, a small Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela. This island getaway is renowned for its verdant rainforest landscape and natural wonders, including gorges, waterfalls, and geysers.

Big Sur, California, is where dramatic cliffs meet the vast Pacific, creating a stunning landscape that feels almost otherworldly. Stretching for about 90 miles along California's Highway 1, this iconic coastal region offers some of the most breathtaking views in the world, with the rugged Santa Lucia Mountains rising up from the ocean to create a panorama that has captivated artists, writers, and nature lovers for generations.

Barranquilla sits near the mouth of the Magdalena River on Columbia's Caribbean side. It is a major seaport and a center of commerce, but everyone breaks loose for four days in February for one of the liveliest carnivals outside of Rio.