Sagres sits at the southwestern edge of continental Europe in Portugal’s Algarve region, where the Atlantic’s wide horizon meets rugged cliffs and open skies. For centuries this point was linked to maritime adventure and visitors can still feel that sense of discovery in the air. Here, people like Prince Henry the Navigator gathered cartographers, shipbuilders and astronomers in the 1400s to push beyond maps of the known world and shape the early Age of Discovery from Sagres’ dramatic headlands.

The Maldives, a nation of islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, is known for its dazzling turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. Stretching across 26 atolls, this tropical paradise is often described as one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Borjomi sits high in the center of Georgia, in a long valley along the Borjomula River surrounded by forested mountains. For centuries its mineral springs have drawn people to the region, but it wasn’t until the 1800s that the water became known to the wider world when Russian officers stationed here shared its crisp, naturally fizzy taste and believed health-boosting properties with visitors.

Salerno, nestled along Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast, offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and Mediterranean charm. As a gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Salerno's historic center features delightful streets and architectural gems.

Georgetown, Guyana’s capital, is a city of wooden cathedrals, tree-lined canals, and street corners alive with music, food, and political discussion. Located at the mouth of the Demerara River, the streets still follow the Dutch grid system, and the city’s architectural signature, with its elegant wooden buildings with louvered shutters and fretwork, make it one of the most visually distinct capitals in South America.