Keolodeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur is famous for a large variety of migratory and resident birds, including the Siberian Crane.

Punta Cana, on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, is known for its wide sweep of white-sand beaches and warm Caribbean waters. Once a quiet stretch of coastline lined with coconut palms, it has grown into one of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations while still offering plenty of spots that feel calm and remote.

Cuernavaca, often called the “City of Eternal Spring,” has long been a retreat for those seeking warm weather and relaxing surroundings just 90 minutes from Mexico City. With a history that stretches back to the Aztec empire, the city is layered with centuries of cultural change. The historic center of Cuernavaca combines architecture from multiple eras, with narrow streets leading to quiet plazas and colonial churches.

Rathlin Island is Northern Ireland’s only inhabited offshore island, lying about six miles from the County Antrim coast across the Sea of Moyle. Its small community is centered around a harbor on the southern side, while much of the island consists of farmland, open hills, rocky shorelines, and sea cliffs. Rathlin has a notably remote character despite its short ferry journey from Ballycastle.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area lies about 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, where the Mojave Desert rises into sandstone cliffs, rugged mountains, and broad desert valleys. Nevada’s first National Conservation Area, it covers nearly 198,000 acres and provides a sharp contrast to the developed landscape of Las Vegas. The area is best known for its red and cream-colored rock formations, especially the Calico Hills and the Red Rock escarpment.