St. Kitts and Nevis, a twin-island nation in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, offers a rare combination of lush landscapes, colonial history, and vibrant local culture.

Wilmington was the only open seaport in the Confederacy from 1863 until the last months of the war - nearly two years. Visit Fort Fisher which kept the port open to blockade runners. Afterwards, tour another historic treasure, the Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts. In 1865, it was commandeered as headquarters for the Union forces.

Located on Lake Superior, Duluth is a gateway for a year-round resort area, and tourism is a major industry.

Great Blasket Island, or An Blascaod Mór, lies off the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, separated from the mainland by the Blasket Sound. The island is the largest of the Blasket Islands and is characterized by steep hills, rugged cliffs, grassy slopes, and the long sandy beach of An Trá Bán. Its small settlement is now deserted, with stone cottages and field boundaries remaining across the hillside.

Sfax is a major port city on Tunisia’s eastern Mediterranean coast and the principal urban centre of the country’s south-central region. Its character is closely connected with commerce, agriculture, fishing and maritime trade rather than resort development.