Southeast Spain's seaport of Cartagena is a large naval base on the Mediterranean coast. The city was founded in 220 B.C. and boasts Roman ruins, mosaics and murals.

Te Anau sits on the edge of New Zealand’s second-largest lake, acting as the unofficial gateway to Fiordland National Park. While it’s often viewed as a starting point for trips to Milford Sound, the town itself offers a slower, more scenic way to experience the South Island’s dramatic landscapes. Te Anau’s lakefront is a mix of walking paths, local birdlife, and wide-open views across snow-dusted peaks.

Located along the coast of Southern Italy, Crotone emanates a classic Italian lifestyle that appeals to tourists both foreign and domestic.

This Northern Costa Rica city is known for its volcanoes (both active and inactive), the Catholic church Ermita de La Agonía, and the Museo del Sabanero.

Stewart Island, known in Māori as Rakiura, lies off the southern coast of New Zealand and is the country’s third-largest island.