Behold beautiful Lucerne! This German-speaking area of central Switzerland on Lake Lucerne is a truly spectacular locale. Surrounded by mountains and notable for its famous Chapel Bridge, this idyllic and musical Swiss locale is wonderful any time of year.

Mauritania, stretching between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sahara Desert, offers travelers a journey through wide-open landscapes and centuries of history. Its terrain is marked by shifting sand dunes, ancient caravan towns, and stretches of untouched coastline.

Santa Marta, located on Colombia’s northern Caribbean coast, is one of the country’s oldest cities, founded in 1525. It has long served as a gateway between the coast and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world’s highest coastal mountain range.

Aegina, one of the Saronic Islands of Greece, is a short ferry ride from Athens yet feels far removed from the capital’s energy. Known since antiquity as a thriving maritime and cultural center, the island still preserves echoes of its past in archaeological sites and traditional villages.

France offers far more than its capital city. While Paris draws millions each year, the country’s true richness lies in its variety, from Alpine villages to Atlantic coastlines, medieval towns to Mediterranean markets. In Normandy, visitors can walk along the D-Day beaches or explore the towering abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, which becomes an island at high tide. Further inland, the Loire Valley is dotted with over 300 castles, many of which are open for tours and even overnight stays.