Greenland is the largest island in the world, inhabited only by about 60,000 people. It is a country dependent mostly on foreign trade, with about one quarter of its income from fishing. Eight-five percent of the country is covered by ice; in some parts it is 2 miles thick.

Farther from a continental landfall than any other group of islands on earth, the twelve Marquesas jut out of the open Pacific just south of the equator, shrouded in a constant cloud cover.

Phillip Island, a serene escape located just 90 minutes from Melbourne, Australia, is a natural wonderland that entices visitors with its stunning coastal landscapes and unique wildlife experiences. The island is most famous for its Penguin Parade, where every evening at sunset, hundreds of little penguins—the smallest penguin species in the world—waddle ashore to their burrows on Summerland Beach.

Located on the coast of Queensland, Australia, Airlie Beach is a favorite stop for cruises along the Great Barrier Reef. This coastal paradise offers spectacular beaches and easy access to the Whitsunday Islands, Conway National Park, and, of course, the Great Barrier Reef.

The Czech Republic is located east of Germany and south of Poland. The most popular destination is Prague. Experience breathtaking castles, relaxing health spas, mountain climbing, fishing and quaint villages.