Aci Trezza is a small fishing village on Sicily’s eastern coast, just north of Catania, overlooking the Ionian Sea along the Riviera dei Ciclopi. Its waterfront is defined by dark basalt rocks, small fishing boats, and the Faraglioni dei Ciclopi, a group of sea stacks rising offshore. The rocks were formed by ancient volcanic activity connected with the geological history of Mount Etna.

Durban is a big subtropical city in the north-eastern province of KwaZulu/Natal. It has been a major port since the 1850s and is home to the largest concentration of Indian-descended people in the country - Mohandas Gandhi arrived here as an indentured labourer in 1893. Today the city is better known as a holiday-makers' fun parlour with a happening nightlife.

The Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, is a dazzling stretch of water that separates the Baja California Peninsula from mainland Mexico. This remarkable body of water offers a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

Set in the heart of one of the world's most beautiful bays, Villefranche-sur-Mer sits on the steps of a natural amphitheater - the terraced hills of the Riviera - gazing out over the sea. The plentiful sunshine of the Côte d'Azur, reflected in the enclosed bay, has given Villefranche-sur-Mer a warmth and climate all of its own and its famous rich, exotic vegetation.

Kingston is Jamaica’s capital and largest city, occupying a broad coastal plain beneath the Blue Mountains and beside one of the Caribbean’s largest natural harbours. It is the country’s main center for government, business, education, music, art, and food, with neighborhoods ranging from historic downtown streets to the commercial districts of New Kingston and the hillside communities above the city.