Lincoln, Nebraska, blends college-town spirit with prairie roots, offering a travel experience that’s both laid-back and surprising. As the state capital, Lincoln is home to the stunning Nebraska State Capitol building, an architectural landmark with a 400-foot tower topped by a bronze sower casting seeds over the land. Visitors can tour the building and ride to the 14th floor observation deck for sweeping views of the city and surrounding plains.

An island of international renown, Hydra is one of the first islands to have been discovered by tourism and, due to the short distance from Athens, has for years hosted a large number of tourists.

Montecatini Terme, in Tuscany’s Valdinievole region, is one of Italy’s most renowned spa towns, celebrated for its thermal waters and elegant Belle Époque charm.

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, on Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast, is a lively seaside town where Afro-Caribbean culture, indigenous traditions, and tropical landscapes come together. Once a quiet fishing village, it is now known for its reggae rhythms, colorful wooden houses, and a laid-back atmosphere.

Mbabane, the capital of Eswatini, sits high in the Mdzimba Mountains, offering visitors fresh air, rolling green hills, and a relaxed pace of life.