Ilok, the easternmost town in Croatia on the Danube River, may be small but it has a lot to offer. A well-preserved Franciscan monastery and a 15th century castle make it a popular day trip for domestic as well as foreign tourists. Its wine-making tradition is even older; some say the region's viniculture dates back as early as 280 AD.

Marbella, located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Blanca mountains, is often associated with its luxury resorts and famous marina, Puerto Banús. But beyond the polished storefronts and designer yachts, the city has a layered past. Its old town, known as Casco Antiguo, is a well-preserved network of narrow streets built during Moorish rule, with whitewashed buildings, flower-filled balconies, and hidden plazas like Plaza de los Naranjos, which dates back to the 15th century.

Delphi is an iconic historical site and was once the sacred precinct of classical Greece, due to its role in Greek myth as the seat of a prophetic oracle.

Glendalough, located in County Wicklow, is one of Ireland’s most historically significant and visually striking valleys. It’s best known for its early medieval monastic site, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. The round tower, cathedral ruins, and stone churches that remain today are surrounded by forests, lakes, and mountain trails, creating a setting that feels both ancient and untouched.

The capital and largest city in Arizona, Phoenix, also known as the "Valley of the Sun", offers warm weather for the winter months, excellent golf and tennis resorts, access to Oak Creek Canyon, Grand Canyon and the desert.