For many, France's countryside is just as interesting and varied as the great city of Paris. There are many small towns and villages to explore for wine-tasting, skiing, beaches, architecture and historical sites. But if it is the "City of Lights" you love, be sure to take in the Louvre, the Champs Elysees, Notre Dame, sidewalk cafes, world class shopping — and of course, the Eiffel Tower.

Nestled in the northeastern corner of South Africa, the Blyde River Canyon offers a breathtaking panorama of natural beauty and geological wonder. As one of the largest canyons in the world, this verdant ravine stretches approximately 26 kilometers long and plunges to depths of over 800 meters. Its lush, subtropical foliage and dramatic rock formations create a landscape that is both picturesque and awe-inspiring.

Welcome to Nairobi, safari capital and the largest city in Kenya. At one time a simple hydration spot for the Maasai, this high-energy East African city now strikes a balance between the cosmopolitan and the natural. In its adjacent Nairobi National Park, visitors will see lions, zebras, giraffes and rare black rhinos.

Antigua and Barbuda is an independent island state in the West Indies, in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It consists of three of the Leeward Islands.

Quintana Roo, nestled on the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, is a paradise that seamlessly blends ancient history with modern luxury. The state is perhaps best known for its glittering beaches and turquoise waters, epitomized by destinations like Cancún and Playa del Carmen.