Founded June 1, 1533, Cartagena is a modern port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. At its core is the walled Old Town, with 16th-century plazas, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are the nearby shores of Isla de Barú and Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs and scuba diving.

Rovinj is a Croatian fishing port on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula. The old town stands on a headland with houses tightly crowded down to the seafront. A tangle of cobbled streets leads to the hilltop church of St. Euphemia, whose towering steeple dominates the skyline. South of the old town is Lone Bay, one of the area’s pebble beaches. The Rovinj archipelago’s 14 islands lie immediately off the mainland.

Havana is Cuba’s capital city. Spanish colonial architecture in its 16th-century Old Havana core includes the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, a fort and maritime museum. The National Capitol Building is an iconic 1920s landmark. Also in Old Havana is the baroque Catedral de San Cristóbal and Plaza Vieja, whose buildings reflect the city’s vibrant architectural mix.

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Santorini, one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea, was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century B.C.E., forever shaping its rugged landscape and villages.

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a modern city with numerous ancient ruins. Atop Jabal al-Qala’a hill, the historic Citadel includes the pillars of the Roman Temple of Hercules and the 8th-century Umayyad Palace complex, known for its grand dome.

Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C., it's home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort and the adjacent Aqaba Archaeological Museum. Its beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports, and the area is a top destination for scuba divers, with notable dive sites including the Yamanieh coral reef in the Aqaba Marine Park, south of the city.

Iconic 2000-year-old city, including 45m-high Al Khazneh, carved into the red mountain rock.

Mexico City is the densely populated, high-altitude capital of Mexico. It's known for its Templo Mayor (a 13th-century Aztec temple), the baroque Catedral Metropolitana de México of the Spanish conquistadors and the Palacio Nacional, which houses historic murals by Diego Rivera. All of these are situated in and around the Plaza de la Constitución, the massive main square also known as the Zócalo.

At Moxi, Chef Enrique Olvera unites traditional Mexican dishes with the latest techniques and cosmopolitan concepts, creating a menu with a Mexican soul and an international palate.

The city's largest depot, built in 1889 in Gothic-Renaissance style, including shops & restaurants.

Vast, modern, international air transport hub with duty free shops, a railway station & bus links.

Waiheke Island is in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. Its ferry-terminal in Matiatia Bay at the western end is 21.5 km from the downtown terminal in Auckland—measured on GPS by Fullers Ferry captains

The iconic Geirangerfjord is considered one of the most beautiful fjords in the world, and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The fjord is known for its spectacular waterfalls and deserted fjord farms high up on the steep cliffsides.

Try rafting, go for a hike in the mountains, or enjoy a sightseeing trip on the Geirangerfjord.

Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley. Built in the 15th century and later abandoned, it’s renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without the use of mortar, intriguing buildings that play on astronomical alignments and panoramic views. Its exact former use remains a mystery.

Cusco, a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire, and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. Plaza de Armas is the central square in the old city, with arcades, carved wooden balconies and Incan wall ruins. The baroque Santo Domingo Convent was built on top of the Incan Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), and has archaeological remains of Inca stonework.

Lima Region (Departamento de Lima) is an area surrounding Peru's capital. Stretching from Pacific Ocean beaches in the west to Andean highlands in the east, the region is known for wilderness preserves such as the Reserva Paisajistica Nor Yauyos-Cochas, which is distinguished by huge sandstone canyons and turquoise lakes. The region is also known for its locally produced wines and piscos (Peruvian brandy).

Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.

One of the largest mosques in the world, topped with 82 white domes of varying sizes. 

Located in the legendary Rub'Al Khali, the largest uninterrupted sand desert in the world, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara embraces the epic adventures of this evocative landscape by providing a luxury oasis for discerning travellers.  

Cast and crew of Star Wars stayed here while shooting in the Rub’Al Khali Desert (aka Empty Quarter), Liwa and nearby.

Listed as one of the top 10 places for beer and the best bar to drink in the World's Pubs Hierarchy ranking 2014, by Oonagh Shiel (Australia) and as one of only 3 of "Scotland’s bloody good pubs" by Peter Irvine 'The Best Of Scotland 2011'.

With no roads in or out, an 18 mile hike over munros or a 7 mile sea crossing, the pub is the remotest on mainland Britain (Guinness Book of Records). The Old Forge in the village of Inverie, Knoydart, started out as a smiddy’s forge. Later, seeing better use as a workers social club where it grew up and became a pub.  The Old Forge.

An authentic Korean food place in K-Town with ridiculously good food and an owner so nice she makes you feel like you're at your grandma's house.

Legendary memorial walk adorned with stars bearing the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

Classic California-based burger chain serving customizable patties, hand-cut fries & thick shakes.

Tacos Leo sling thin slices of marinated pork (with a spike of pineapple, no less) from their massively popular gas station parking lot off Venice in Mid-City.

Airport hub known for the colorful glass pylons & 32-foot-high "LAX" letters outside its entrance.

Oceanfront skatepark featuring a sunken pool & a street-inspired area with stairs, ledges & rails.

The Watts Towers, Towers of Simon Rodia, or Nuestro Pueblo are a collection of 17 interconnected sculptural structures within the Simon Rodia State Historic Park in the Watts community of Los Angeles.

Upscale hotel with chic rooms & suites, plus stylish dining, a spa & a rooftop pool.

Renowned desert park draws campers and hikers with its geologic wonders and signature Joshua trees. 

Trendy hangout in a converted warehouse with an array of craft cocktails and eclectic small plates.