The Great Barrier Reef stretches along Australia’s northeast coast, forming the largest coral reef system on Earth and one of the planet’s most complex living ecosystems.

Yangshuo lies along the Li River in southern China’s Guangxi region, long known for landscapes that have shaped Chinese art and poetry for centuries.

Le Morne is a coastal area on the southwestern tip of Mauritius, dominated by the steep basalt formation of Le Morne Brabant.

Hakodate sits at the southern tip of Hokkaido and combines historical charm with natural splendor.

Wildwood is a seaside city on the barrier island of southern New Jersey, known for its broad beaches, oceanfront boardwalk, and distinctive collection of mid-century resort architecture. The community sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the back bays of Cape May County, giving it a landscape shaped by dunes, tidal wetlands, and coastal waterways. Its compact resort district contrasts with quieter residential areas and marshy edges.