Florence is a coastal city in Oregon located where the Siuslaw River meets the Pacific Ocean. It is known for its dramatic coastal scenery, extensive sand dunes, and working waterfront.

Argostoli sits on the west coast of Kefalonia, Greece’s largest Ionian Island, where a natural harbor meets the Koutavos Lagoon and a waterfront lined with cafés, tavernas, and shops. As the island’s capital, Argostoli blends everyday island life with moments of surprise, from sea turtles surfacing by fishing boats at dawn to historic sites hidden among palm trees and pedestrian streets.

Cape Breton Island sits off the eastern coast of Nova Scotia and welcomes visitors with rolling hills, wide waters and a calendar full of engaging experiences. In the village of Baddeck, the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake reflect early morning sun on fishing boats and sailboats alike, and nearby Kidston Island, reached by a small summer ferry, holds a historic lighthouse and a sandy beach that invites relaxed afternoons by the water.

Karpathos is marked by the peculiar Karpathian houses, built of carved stone, full of embroidery and characteristic interior decorations. From Pigadia you may visit Kyra Panagia, a picturesque bay with a marvelous beach and a monastery of the same name. A little further, on the northern promontory of Karpathos, lies the Diafani village; on the nearby little island of Saria we see Palatia, with ruins of the ancient city of Nisyros.

El Cuco is a small coastal community in the department of San Miguel, on El Salvador's eastern Pacific coast. It is known for its long sandy beach, volcanic black sand, warm waters, and setting between the Pacific Ocean and the forested foothills of the Sierra Tecapa-Chinameca range. The area is less urbanized than the country's larger coastal centers, with small hotels, restaurants, guesthouses, and fishing businesses spread around the shoreline.