Lillehammer, nestled along the northern shores of Norway’s Lake Mjøsa and framed by pine-covered hills, is a town that blends natural beauty with cultural richness. Famous for hosting the 1994 Winter Olympics, Lillehammer has leveraged its global spotlight to cultivate attractions that celebrate both its sporting legacy and artistic heritage.

Angra dos Reis is a great destination for nautical relaxation with thousands of beaches and 365 islands. This brilliant landscape is surrounded by the calm, crystal-clear waters. Angra is in the center of Costa Verde in the state of Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful regions of the country.

Coos Bay is the Coast's largest urban community and a major wood products shipping center, thanks to the deepest harbor between San Francisco and Puget Sound. In addition to museums, shops and theaters, Coos Bay is well known for its myrtlewood and diverse activities in beautiful surroundings. Visit the Coos Art Museum; fish for chinook and coho salmon in the Coos River or the ocean; take a drive out to Golden and Silver Falls State Park.

The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, offer far more than just sunshine and beaches. Made up of eight main islands, each with its own personality, the Canaries are a place where lunar landscapes, cloud forests, volcanic peaks, and historic towns coexist within short travel distances. On Tenerife, Mount Teide looms over a landscape of solidified lava and craters that look like a science fiction set.

Sapporo, (säp-pô´rô), capital of Hokkaido prefecture, SW Hokkaido, Japan. One of Japan's most rapidly growing urban centers, Sapporo is famous for its annual snow festival. It was the site of the 1972 winter Olympics.