Loch Ness stretches over 23 miles through the Scottish Highlands, holding more freshwater than all the lakes in England and Wales combined. Best known for its elusive resident, the so-called Loch Ness Monster, the loch has sparked international curiosity since the first modern "sighting" in 1933. While Nessie remains elusive, the surrounding landscape offers clear reasons to visit with steep hillsides, forested trails, and ancient ruins framing one of Scotland’s most iconic bodies of water.

Nestled under the imposing view of volcanic Mount Liamuiga, charming Basseterre is the best place to begin your next Caribbean adventure to St. Kitts. From the island’s untouched natural beauty, best seen by boarding the famous St. Kitts Scenic Railway, to the glittering beaches of Frigate Bay, perfect for snorkeling and jet skiing, there are plenty of excursions guaranteed to thrill you in Basseterre. Be sure to stop by the city center to visit Independence Square or venture thirty minutes outs

Dilijan is a town in Armenia's Tavush Province, surrounded by forested mountains, streams, and highland meadows. The town lies within the landscape of Dilijan National Park, where oak, beech, and hornbeam forests cover much of the surrounding hills. Dilijan is also known for its traditional architecture, craft workshops, and location between Lake Sevan and the forested valleys of northeastern Armenia. Its setting has long supported agriculture, forestry, and mineral-water traditions.

Tortuguero, located on Costa Rica’s remote northern Caribbean coast, is a destination unlike any other in the country. Accessible only by boat or small aircraft, this coastal village sits between the Caribbean Sea and a network of freshwater canals. Its name, meaning "place of turtles," comes from the thousands of sea turtles that arrive annually to lay their eggs on its beaches, including green, leatherback, and hawksbill turtles.

On South Plaza Island, sea lions breed all along the low lying northern coast. These sheer cliffs are home for swallow-tail gulls and the beautiful red billed tropic birds. The landscape is dominated by optunia cactus trees. A look under each tree reveals a land iguana patiently waiting for a succulent cactus pad to fall.