Raise a glass and toast Würzburg, an enchanting, Franconian wine-producing area on the Main River, and one of Germany's oldest cities. Wine bars and cellars abound here, but there's also plenty of wonderful history and striking Baroque and rococo architecture to behold.

An exotic world, shimmering in lacquer light, lies just beyond the harbor. This Haiphong, gateway to the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. Have a cyclo take you to town in the morning, just as markets come alive. You can also see the Du Hang Pagoda, a fine example of the country's traditional architecture, and the Hang Kenh House, famed for its intricate wood carvings.

Dotted with lighthouses along its shoreline, Portland, Maine is a coastal gem in the northeastern United States and a veritable paradise for lovers of fresh seafood, craft breweries, and small-town charm. At the center of downtown Portland, the Old Port neighborhood boasts a number of unique and historical buildings, trendy restaurants and bars, and picturesque views of the Portland Harbor.

Over the last few years, the Kohala Coast on the Big Island's northwest side has become Hawaii's leading luxury resort destination. Spread along some 20 miles of spectacular warm, dry lava desert coastline north of Kailua-Kona are the magnificent resorts. Enjoy world-class luxury accommodations with vacation activities like golf, tennis, water sports, and fine dining.

Pakistan is a country of remarkable diversity, combining mountains, deserts, rivers, and coastal areas. The northern regions feature some of the world’s highest peaks, including K2, while the southern plains are home to fertile agricultural land and the port city of Karachi.