Bar Harbor should be any traveler's Maine priority! Drink in a view of the Atlantic Ocean from the town pier, and be sure to get some lobster at one of the excellent local restaurants. Bar Harbor, a Mount Desert Island town, is also the portal to the rugged, recreational paradise Acadia National Park, where birding, whale-watching and kayaking is the order of the day. The park's Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on America's East Coast.

Palm Springs, California, is an oasis in the Sonoran Desert that has long been a playground for Hollywood stars, artists, and sun-seekers alike. This charming desert city is renowned for its mid-century modern architecture, luxury resorts, and a year-round climate that invites outdoor activities. Visitors can explore the Uptown Design District, a treasure trove of vintage shops, art galleries, and boutique stores that celebrate Palm Springs' rich cultural heritage.

Dresden, the capital of Saxony, is a city where history, culture, and beauty seamlessly intertwine. Known as the "Florence on the Elbe," Dresden boasts a stunning array of baroque and rococo architecture that captivates visitors from around the world. Dresden hosts the world's oldest Christmas market, the Striezelmarkt, dating back to 1434.

Sunshine, cars, celebrities... these are just a few of the things that define Los Angeles. But as any visitor to this expansive Southern California city will tell you, it's a place with seemingly infinite possibilities. There's downtown, with Crypto.com Arena, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Olvera Street. There's Hollywood, with its Walk of Fame, maps to the stars' homes and palm-tree lined boulevards. There's Santa Monica, with its pier, shopping and ocean breezes.

Most commonly reached via travel from Cusco, Ollantaytambo is an Incan archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of southern Peru. The town dates from the late 15th century and is home to some of the oldest continuously-occupied dwellings in South America.