From the Caribbean Sea on one side to the Pacific Ocean on the other, Central America is home to lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and vibrant coastal towns.

Raglan, on New Zealand’s North Island, is a coastal town that has earned international renown for its surf culture while retaining a bohemian, community-centered spirit.

In the walled city of Siena we stand firmly planted in the Middle Ages. Siena preserved its original character more markedly than any other city in Italy.

Situated on the coast of Tuscany near the Tyrrhenian Sea, Livorno, Italy, is a popular stop on Mediterranean cruises and an important commercial and industrial port. It was founded on a former auxiliary Pisan port between the late 16th and early 17th centuries on the orders of the Grand Duke Cosimo I, who made it Tuscany's main outlet to the sea.

Greece is a country where layers of history sit side by side with everyday life. In Athens, visitors can stand at the foot of the Acropolis and look up at the Parthenon, built more than 2,400 years ago, then walk a few blocks to modern cafes buzzing with conversation and music. The city’s neighborhoods, like Plaka and Monastiraki, offer both ancient ruins and small family-run shops selling handmade sandals and olive oil soap.