To visit Barcelona is to embrace both the past and the future. There is much to do and see in this cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia, from medieval structures to beaches to UNESCO Heritage Sites by Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Doménech i Montaner.

Visitors to this breathtaking and romantic Cyclades archipelago will gaze at the whitewashed cubiform houses sitting cliffside and hovering over the water.

Tissamaharama, often called “Tissa” by seasoned travelers, sits in southern Sri Lanka as a town steeped in history and living culture. Once the capital of the ancient Ruhuna Kingdom in the 3rd century BCE, this settlement still radiates stories from the distant past in its temples, reservoirs, and even the streets where market life unfolds each day.

Stowe, Vermont, nestled in the Green Mountains, is a quintessential New England destination that captivates visitors year-round with its charming village atmosphere, outdoor adventures, and vibrant arts scene. Often referred to as the “Ski Capital of the East,” Stowe offers world-class skiing and snowboarding at Stowe Mountain Resort, which boasts over 485 acres of skiable terrain, including trails on Vermont's highest peak, Mount Mansfield.

Grenoble sits at the meeting point of three Alpine mountain ranges in southeastern France, giving it a setting that feels both dramatic and lived-in. With origins dating back to Roman times, the city has long been a crossroads of trade, science, and political thought.