Des Moines, Iowa’s capital city, offers a refreshing take on Midwest travel with a blend of creativity, history, and community pride. Its downtown skyline is anchored by the gold-domed Iowa State Capitol, which offers free guided tours and a striking view from its hilltop perch. Just across the river, the East Village mixes old brick storefronts with indie shops, coffee houses, and vibrant murals. It's where old meets new, a theme that runs throughout the city’s evolving identity.

Fuerte Amador is a waterfront district located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal in Panama City. Built on a causeway created with rock excavated during canal construction, the area links four small islands: Naos, Perico, Culebra, and Flamenco.

Prince William Sound and Resurrection Bay are premier ecosystems with a diversity of wildlife and habitat. Enclosed by high mountains and glaciers, and protected from the high seas by barrier islands, the area is a boater’s paradise. Fiords, bays, coves, lakes, glaciers, mountains and hundreds of islands provide a rich and unspoiled beauty.

Kuranda is a pretty town set amongst the glorious mountains of the Atherton Tablelands, and famous for its wonderful markets. There is spectacular rainforest surrounding the town, with various walking tracks.

Zaandam is a city in North Holland, situated along the Zaan River just north of Amsterdam. Its identity is closely connected to the waterways, windmills, timber construction, and industrial activity that shaped the wider Zaan region. The city center combines historic streets and canals with contemporary architecture, including the distinctive Inntel Hotel, whose façade is formed from stacked versions of traditional Zaan houses.