The Dordogne River flows from the mountains of Auvergne to Bordeaux through the magnificent French countryside. The valley area named for the river is full of bucolic scenery, dotted with welcoming rural villages, quaint riverside castles, and plenty of opportunities for gourmet meals in true French tradition.

This small yet charming city in Alaska's panhandle is a throwback to the gold rush era. Skagway is a well-preserved part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

Hunter Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s oldest and most celebrated wine regions, shaped by European settlement in the early 1800s.

The city of Houghton sits on Keweenaw Peninsula in the heart of Michigan's Copper Country and provides direct access to the beauty of Lake Superior. You'll find plenty to do and see in this charming city, from an abundance of winter sports, to nature trails and parks, to the fascinating A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, located on the Michigan Technological University campus.

Pantanal, located on Brazil's western border, is a largely untouched paradise of savannah lowlands, seasonal wetlands and rich forested areas.