Louisville is a city that knows how to make an impression. Birthplace of the Kentucky Derby, home to bourbon legends, and packed with stories that stretch back over two centuries, this river city blends tradition with bold creativity. Start downtown on West Main Street, also known as Museum Row. Here, visitors can tour the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, where real bats are still made, and marvel at the 120-foot baseball bat leaning against the building.

Kazakhstan, the world’s ninth-largest country, offers travelers a striking mix of sweeping steppe landscapes, modern cities, and deep-rooted nomadic traditions.

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.

Located on Ecuador's central coast, Manta is a port city frequented by many South American cruises. Manta is known for its delectable seafood and variety of pleasant beaches.

A city in perpetual forward motion, Abu Dhabi greets visitors with gleaming skyscrapers and opulent Islamic architecture. There is much to see here, from the recently opened Louvre Abu Dhabi to the gigantic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its white marble splendor. Beach life and turquoise waters can be found on Saadiyat Island, Al Bateen and Corniche Beach.