Longyearbyen, the northernmost settlement of its size in the world, offers a unique and captivating experience in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway. Nestled between icy peaks and sprawling glaciers, this remote town is a gateway to exploring the rugged beauty of the Arctic landscape.

Drake Passage is a stretch of ocean between Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America and the South Shetland Islands near Antarctica. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is widely known for rough seas, powerful currents, and rapidly changing weather.

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.

Eagle Beach, on Aruba’s western coast, is often celebrated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Known for its wide stretch of soft white sand and calm turquoise waters, it offers a peaceful setting away from the livelier resort areas.

At Chile's northernmost end, the dizzying railway from high Bolivia comes down to the sea. Arica, the City of Eternal Spring, has a population of 169,000. and is located in the Atacama Desert. See San Marcos Cathedral, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and marvel at Pre-Incan relics in the City Museum. Or leave the city to venutre to the White City of Arequipa, the Incan capital of Cuzco and Machu Picchu and the ancient Inca city in the clouds.