The Faroe Islands, a hidden gem in the North Atlantic, offers visitors a breathtaking blend of dramatic cliffs, quaint villages, and untouched landscapes. This autonomous territory of Denmark, located between Iceland and Norway, is a dream for nature lovers and adventurers alike. The islands boast rugged coastlines, with towering cliffs like those at Vestmanna, where you can take boat tours to witness seabirds nesting on the rock faces.

One of the Caribbean's most lively islands, Guadeloupe will charm you with its impressive dormant volcano, stunning tropical forests, and French ambience. Actually composed of two islands, Grand Terre and Basse Terre, Guadeloupe has the honor of hosting one of France's seven Parcs National. Don't miss a chance to try Guadeloupe's famous Creole cuisine.

Fanning Island, also known as Tabuaeran, is one of the Line Islands in the Republic of Kiribati. Sitting just four degrees north of the equator, this remote atoll is a rare find for travelers seeking raw, untouched Pacific beauty. With no large hotels or chain resorts, visitors often arrive by cruise or private yacht and are welcomed with coconut-leaf garlands and traditional songs.

This city is the last stop on one of the busiest artificial waterways in the world, the Kiel Canal. It is an important base for the German Navy and famous for its international sailing event, the "Kieler Woche", an annual sailing event that attracts millions of people around the world.

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.