El Valle de Antón is a mountain town in Panama’s Coclé Province, set within the broad crater of an inactive volcano. Its elevated setting gives the area a cooler climate than much of the surrounding lowlands, while mountains and forested slopes surround the town. Streams, waterfalls, gardens, farms, and wooded areas are found throughout the valley, creating a landscape shaped by volcanic geology and tropical vegetation.

Santa Cruz is in stark contrast to La Paz. Climate is tropical and altitude is only 1,250 feet. It is on the eastern lowland side of the Andes mountain range and one of the gateways to Bolivia's jungle area. Trinidad is the other. Much of Bolivia's natural resources, including agricultural products, are found in this area. Although Santa Cruz has grown tremendously some parts of downtown still retain a look of an Old West frontier town. Carnival is an especially happy time to be in Santa C

Apulia, or Puglia, is a sun-kissed region in southeastern Italy, renowned for its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The city of Bari, Apulia’s capital, offers a captivating blend of historic charm and vibrant modern life. Explore the narrow streets of the Old Town, home to the stunning Basilica di San Nicola, which houses the relics of Saint Nicholas.

Mendoza sits at the base of the Andes in western Argentina, where sun-drenched plains meet snow-capped peaks.

Collioure, just before the Spanish border, aims its charms at its own people. It's the ideal small town-without-the-glitz antidote to condo city Riviera. Like an ice cream shop, Collioure offers 31 flavors of pastel houses and six petite scooped-out beach-sprinkled lightly with beachgoers.