Dakhla is a coastal city in Morocco’s far southwest, situated on a narrow peninsula that extends into a large Atlantic lagoon. Its setting creates a striking contrast between the dry desert landscape inland and the sheltered blue waters along the coast. Dakhla is an important regional centre for fishing, commerce, and transport, while its lagoon has made the city increasingly known for water sports.

Islamic and French influences blend together in charming Casablanca, Morocco’s iconic coastal city. Frequently used as a port for Spanish and Mediterranean cruises, Casablanca lies halfway between Marrakesh and Fes and is the perfect entryway for exploring the rest of Morocco.

Okonjima Nature Reserve is a 22,000-hectare private conservation area in central Namibia, located between Windhoek and Etosha National Park at the base of the Omboroko Mountains. The reserve combines rolling savanna, mountain outcrops, riverine thickets, and areas of thornveld, creating varied habitat for wildlife.

Newport News, independent industrial city, southeastern Virginia, at the mouth of the James River; incorporated as a city 1896. With nearby harbors it forms the Port of Hampton Roads, one of the principal commercial ports in the U.S.

The Bahamas, an archipelago of more than 700 islands and cays, is known for its dazzling turquoise waters, powdery white and pink sand beaches, and vibrant culture rooted in African, British, and Caribbean influences.