Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, is known for its lush landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant culture. From the sacred city of Kandy and the rock fortress of Sigiriya to colonial-era Galle Fort, the country offers a deep connection to centuries of heritage and tradition.

Jasper National Park, located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, is a breathtaking destination known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Spanning over 11,000 square kilometers, it is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies and offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.

Xi’an, located in central China’s Shaanxi Province, served as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road and was the capital of 13 imperial dynasties. Its long history is most famously represented by the Terracotta Army, an underground army of life-sized warriors discovered in 1974. Each figure has distinct facial features, hairstyles, and armor, designed to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.

In ancient times, Kaanapali was a royal retreat for the rulers of Maui, who delighted in the perfect three-mile stretch of white sand beach, the gentle waves, warm sunny days and the majestic West Maui Mountains. Maui royalty surfed, raced their outrigger canoes, feasted at luaus that lasted for weeks, and where the Kaanapali Golf Course now blankets the land, they played ulu maika, a form of lawn bowling with heavy lava balls.

New Caledonia is an archipelago located in the south western part of the Pacific Ocean, and belongs to what is known as Melanesia. The mainland known as the "Grande Terre" is the principal island of New Caledonia and covers an area of 400 kms north to south and 50 kms west to east, with a total surface of 19 000 square meters. It is the third largest island in the South Pacific after New Guinea and New Zealand.