Dubrovnik, also known as ‘The Pearl of the Adriatic’, is one of the world’s most breathtaking walled cities. Once the capital of the Republic of Ragusa (1358-1808), it’s now Croatia’s most popular tourist destination. Today, the pedestrian-only Old Town draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, and is now the focus of a major restoration…

Dunedin is the second largest city in New Zealand and home to the world’s only mainland-breeding albatross colony, the Royal Albatross Centre. You will also see sea lions, fur seals and rare penguins there, so it’s not surprising that Dunedin is hailed as New Zealand’s Wildlife Capital!

Florence (Firenze) is a compact city, but densely packed with spectacular art and architecture everywhere you look. The city center itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Birthplace of the Renaissance as well as Italy’s fashion industry, Florence is imbued with an air of history and sophistication. Visitors are sure to be enchanted with the…

Popular with tourists and lined with beaches and boating canals, Fort Lauderdale has a truly pleasant year-round temperature of 75.5 °F on average. Restaurants, marinas, shopping malls and over 60 golf courses are just a few of the things that make this city in the Miami Metropolitan area a huge draw for visitors. Some of…

Fremantle is a popular port city outside of Perth, Australia. A frequent stop on cruises to Australia and New Zealand, Fremantle is your gateway to Perth and the rest of beautiful western Australia!

With gorgeous beaches, crystal-clear blue water, and a variety of historic sites, Grand Turk is sure to become your next favorite Caribbean getaway! The capital island of Turks and Caicos, Grand Turk is a frequent stop for Caribbean cruises and the perfect destination for watersports, snorkeling, and scuba-diving. Be sure to visit Grand Turk Lighthouse…

Guayaquil, Ecuador, is a vibrant port city and a frequent starting point for cruises to the Galapagos Islands. Stroll along the Malecón 2000 boardwalk for stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, explore the botanical gardens of Parque Historico Guayaquil, or enjoy the colorful streets and shops of popular Las Peñas neighborhood.

Haines is a charming stop in the Alaska Panhandle and a gateway to Glacier Bay National Park and Tongass National Forest. While visiting Haines, be sure to sample from local breweries and distilleries, explore the Haines Sheldon Museum, and gaze in awe at the vista of snow-capped mountains and sparkling blue waters.

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam at 9 million people. It is an enticing mix of the old and new, with European architecture due to French colonization to towering skyscrapers and modern shopping malls. Each of the 24 districts of Ho Chi Minh City are a…

Hong Kong offers the best of both worlds, a thriving exciting city filled with culinary delights with mountains and sprawling parks for when you need an escape into nature. As you wander the Street Market to score bargains on local goods, make sure to indulge in a bowl of wanton noodles or freshly steamed dim…

Say “Aloha!” to the big city on Oahu’s South Shore: Honolulu. This sunny capital city is the main portal to the larger Hawaiian archipelago, and the perfect base for exploring Oahu. Drinking in all the breathtaking scenery is just one part of the Honolulu experience — there’s so much more: Waikiki’s crescent beach, plus its…

Located in Oaxaca, Mexico, Huatulco is famous for its beaches and the sparkling blue water of surrounding bays. Spend the day hiking and snorkeling at Parque Nacional Huatulco, which also serves as a nature reserve for Oaxaca’s abundant wildlife, or head east to Zona Arqueológica Bocana del Rio Copalita, an archaeological museum and the site…