Guayaquil, Ecuador, is a vibrant port city and a frequent starting point for cruises to the Galapagos Islands.

One of San Cristobal Island's most popular visitor sites is Cerro Brujo, with its expansive white sand beach and a lagoon that locals once used as a salt mine but now offers excellent snorkeling opportunities. Another must-see is Kicker Rock, a fascinating rock formation that looks like a boot from one angle (hence its English name) and like a sleeping lion from another (thus its Spanish name, Roca León Dormido).

Pacific coast Mexican state highlighted by the popular city of Acapulco, with its vibrant nightlife and beaches.

Nestled in the heart of the Black Hills, Custer, South Dakota is a small town with big stories. Established in 1875 during the Black Hills Gold Rush, Custer holds the distinction of being the oldest town in the region still in existence. Today, it serves as a gateway to some of South Dakota’s most iconic sights. With historic buildings, locally owned shops, and friendly diners lining Mount Rushmore Road, it offers a laid-back atmosphere that balances Old West charm with modern-day hospitality.

Mindelo, on the northern coast of São Vicente Island, is Cape Verde’s cultural pulse. Its streets are lined with colorful colonial buildings, lively squares, and historic churches that echo the city’s maritime past.