Travelers on the Arabian Sea often find themselves in Muscat, on the Gulf of Oman. This port capital is situated between ocean and mountains, and boasts lovely beaches, great diving sites (watch for turtles!), 16th-century forts, and the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which can hold 20,000 people.

The Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, is renowned for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and lush tropical landscapes.

Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a slice of Italian paradise nestled along the rugged Ligurian coast. This collection of five fishing villages—Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore—offers visitors a breathtaking landscape of pastel-colored homes perched on cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean.

Haines is a charming stop in the Alaska Panhandle and a gateway to Glacier Bay National Park and Tongass National Forest.

Sognefjord stretches over 200 kilometers into Norway’s mountainous interior, making it the country’s longest and deepest fjord.