Southeast Spain's seaport of Cartagena is a large naval base on the Mediterranean coast. The city was founded in 220 B.C. and boasts Roman ruins, mosaics and murals.

Bled, a small town in northwestern Slovenia, has gained international attention thanks to its lake, which features a lone island topped with a baroque church. Visitors often take traditional wooden boats called pletna to reach the island, where it's customary to ring the church bell and make a wish. According to local legend, the bell was originally cast in memory of a young widow’s lost husband, and today, its chime echoes across the lake as a symbol of devotion and hope.

Eagle Beach, on Aruba’s western coast, is often celebrated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Known for its wide stretch of soft white sand and calm turquoise waters, it offers a peaceful setting away from the livelier resort areas.

Tenerife is the largest isle of the Canary Islands archipelago. Famous for its black and yellow sand beaches as well as Mt. Teide, the dormant volcano that looms over the island.

Panajachel, on the shores of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán, is a vibrant town framed by volcanic peaks and the shimmering waters of one of the world’s most picturesque lakes.