Benguerra Island, part of Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago, is a tropical paradise known for its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and rich marine life.

Gabon, located on the west coast of Central Africa, is a country of lush rainforests, vast savannas, and a pristine Atlantic coastline.

Copper River, Alaska's fourth largest river travels from the dry interior climate to the temperate rainforest along Prince William Sound.

Monterey, California, is a coastal gem with a rich maritime history and stunning natural beauty. Located on the rugged Pacific coastline, this charming city is renowned for its world-class aquarium, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which offers visitors a chance to explore the vibrant marine life of the region. Monterey's historic Cannery Row, once the center of the sardine-packing industry, has been transformed into a lively waterfront area brimming with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

French Guiana, tucked between Brazil and Suriname on the northeast coast of South America, offers an unexpected blend of Amazonian wilderness, colonial intrigue, and French flair. As an overseas department of France, it uses the euro, speaks French, and has croissants alongside cassava bread at breakfast. Yet just beyond the cafés of Cayenne, vast rainforest stretches for hundreds of kilometers, home to rare wildlife, remote rivers, and Indigenous communities.