Boulder, a beautiful 2,500 foot high oasis of green lawns and clean trees-shaded streets where the sun shines over 320 days a year, overlooks the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Recognized as truly a family oriented and community minded city, one only has to visit for a short time to confirm this reputation.
Stretching across central Oman, the Wahiba Sands offer a dramatic desert landscape of rolling dunes that shift in color with the changing light. This vast sea of sand is home to towering ridges and open plains, creating an otherworldly backdrop for exploration.
Trieste, located in the northeastern corner of Italy, is a city that beautifully blends Italian, Slavic, and Central European influences, making it one of the most culturally rich destinations in the country. Situated along the Adriatic Sea, the city boasts a stunning waterfront, with the iconic Piazza Unità d'Italia, one of the largest European squares facing the sea, at its heart.
Salalah stands out with its rare blend of desert and tropical appeal. Unlike much of the Arabian Peninsula, this coastal city is transformed by the seasonal Khareef (monsoon), turning the landscape lush and green between June and September.
Bordeaux is ready for its close-up! After years of improvements, modern public transportation is in place and the city is gleaming after a wave of restorations. When visiting this lovely destination, be sure to walk across the Garonne River-spanning Stone Bridge (17 arches in all!) and see Place des Quinconces, France's grandest public square.
Set on the River Seine, Rouen is Normandy's capital and a breathtaking city steeped in history, art, and romance. Marvel at the exquisite Gothic architecture of the Palais de Justice, l'Église Saint-Maclou, l'Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. Visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen to gaze at the masterpieces of Monet, Velázquez, or Renoir. Stroll the cobbled paths of Vieux Rouen (Old Town Rouen), where the Gros-Horlage, an ornate Renaissance clock tower, stands tall.