Ashgabat (formerly Ashkhabad) is the capital and the largest city of Turkmenistan. In Persian, the name means "city of love." Notable attractions include the Karakum Canal, the Trans-Caspian railway, and numerous monuments and museums to explore.

Vanua Balavu is one of the Lau Islands in eastern Fiji, a secluded gem where traditional Fijian culture and natural beauty flourish in harmony. Surrounded by turquoise waters and coral reefs, the island offers a serene escape from bustling tourist areas, with small villages, coconut groves, and rugged hills shaping its peaceful landscape.

If summer means the beach to the inhabitants of Greater Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata is most often the beach they are thinking of. Situated on the northern Atlantic coast, 400km from the capital, beaches in this area sprawl for eight km, with sophisticated mansions (reflecting the area's upper-class origins) mingling with the new middle-class resorts. Sea lions keep an eye on the fishing activities around the wharves, and a replica of the grotto of Lourdes is a kitsch paradise.

Saint John is a culturally-rich seaport city on New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy. History and natural wonders combine to make this locale a hidden Canadian gem.

Kalbarri is a coastal town, set alongside the Murchison River. The coastline around Kalbarri is wonderful and has quite a history, with several shipwrecks along the shore. There is a fabulous cycle path along the coastline and coastal clifftops, including Eagle Gorge, Natural Bridge, Pot Alley, Rainbow Valley and Red Bluff. There is also fantastic surf at Jakes Corner.