Ella is a small hill-country town in Sri Lanka’s Badulla District, surrounded by tea plantations, cloud-covered mountains, forests, and deep valleys. Its elevated setting gives the area a cooler climate than the lowlands, while the Ella Gap opens dramatic views toward the southern plains. The town itself is compact and serves as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside by foot, road, and the railway that winds through Sri Lanka’s central highlands.

The Caribbean's Saba Island is the perfect hideaway! Climb 1,066 hand carved steps to the top of Mount Scenery, or take a roller coaster ride on "The Road", the only road on Saba. Scuba dive, hike, go deep sea fishing, shop for Saba Lace and Saba Spice (an innocent sounding but potent local rum), or relax and enjoy the spectacular views high above the blue Caribbean.

The Costa del Sol, stretching along the southern coast of Spain in Andalusia, is famed for its golden beaches, lively coastal towns, and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Juneau's majestic sprawl and abundance of nature set it apart from most capital cities in America. Tourists arrive via air or water, many coming in on cruise ships.

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.