United States

Located on Kodiak Island in Alaska, USA, is a unique blend of rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and abundant wildlife. With opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, Kodiak is a favorite of outdoorsmen. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears, eagles, and sea otters is a must see. Travelers can also visit the Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository, which showcases the history and culture of the Alutiiq people. Indulge in a variety of seafood options, including fresh-caught salmon, halibut, and crab.

Located on Kodiak Island in Alaska, USA, is a unique blend of rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and abundant wildlife. With opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, Kodiak is a favorite of outdoorsmen. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears, eagles, and sea otters is a must see. Travelers can also visit the Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository, which showcases the history and culture of the Alutiiq people. Indulge in a variety of seafood options, including fresh-caught salmon, halibut, and crab.

A picturesque coastal town, deeply influenced by its indigenous Alutiiq and Athabascan heritage. The stunning Kenai Fjords National Park, offers breathtaking views of glaciers, fjords, and wildlife, including whales and sea lions. Travelers can also visit the Alaska SeaLife Center, an aquarium and research facility that showcases the marine life of the region. Seward offers a variety of seafood options, including fresh-caught salmon, halibut, and crab. Travelers can enjoy local specialties such as smoked salmon, crab legs, and seafood chowder at the city's restaurants and seafood markets.

Harbor, located in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, USA, offers travelers a unique blend of rugged beauty, deeply influenced by its Aleut and Russian heritage, evident in its traditional arts and crafts, as well as its architecture. Dutch Harbor's stunning natural landscapes provide travelers opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and boat tours. The World War II-era Fort Schwatka offers panoramic views of the surrounding islands and the Bering Sea, and the Museum of the Aleutians showcases the history and culture of the Aleut people.

Designated a “City of Art and History,” Saint-Pierre has many stories to tell. This cultural hub of Martinique was known as the “Paris of the Caribbean” until the eruption of Mount Pelée destroyed the city in 1902. At the Frank A. Perret Museum, founded by an American volcanologist in 1933, fascinating relics, photographs and film tell the history of the catastrophe and Saint-Pierre’s rebirth.

Stroll along intoxicatingly beautiful beaches and gaze upon gorgeous art deco delights in Miami. Head to South Beach to wander past the city’s famous sun-kissed, pastel-hued hotels. Bathed in a beautiful palette of soft pinks, greens and yellows and adorned with charming tropical design touches, these 1930s architectural gems are part of the largest collection of art deco buildings in the world.

Life in the beautifully-preserved ‘Sailing Capital of the U.S.’ revolves around one thing: its rich maritime culture. Sitting at the heart of Chesapeake Bay – the largest estuary in the country – the charming state capital of Maryland is abuzz with seafaring glamour. From the countless boats that line its City Dock, to the U.S. Naval Academy students strolling through the cobblestoned streets in their starched white uniforms, maritime heritage is everywhere you look.

Lying below the steeple-rich skyline of Charleston is an architecture buff's dream. Founded in 1670, the port is now host to eight distinct building styles. It also claims the country’s first museum and the harbor where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired from Fort Sumter, accessible via a pleasant ferry ride. Antebellum history is revealed at Boone Hall Plantation, famous for its stunning avenue overarched with moss-draped live oak trees more than two centuries old.

With an average temperature of 75 degrees and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Fort Lauderdale’s gorgeous beaches are just the beginning of the city’s attractions. Venturing into the water allows for scuba diving, deep-sea fishing or an airboat tour of the Everglades with a live gator show. Often called the “Venice of America” for its many canals and waterways, Fort Lauderdale is also a lovely place for a stroll. A trek along the Riverwalk reveals a tropical landscape lined with restaurants, art and entertainment and continues down Las Olas Boulevard for a posh shopping spree.

Closer to Cuba than to Miami, the southernmost city in the continental United States can feel like a country all its own. Home to free spirits, scuba divers and six-toed cats, Key West is defined by its quirky charm. People go barefoot, chickens roam the streets and eclectic culture rules. Architecture lovers will appreciate classic Caribbean villas, unique Keys conch houses and Victorian and Queen Anne gingerbread homes. Shopping opportunities range from many music and book shops to trendy designer boutiques.