Amelia Island is a barrier island on Florida’s northeast coast, located near the Georgia state line and about 30 minutes north of Jacksonville. The island stretches roughly 13 miles and combines Atlantic beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests, and the historic port community of Fernandina Beach. Its compact size makes it possible to move easily between the oceanfront and the island’s historic districts, while waterways on the western side connect to the Intracoastal Waterway. T

Heringsdorf on the Island of Usedom the second largest island of Germany, is one of the sea resort towns which has been able to preserve the charms of a splendid past. Seemingly endless white sandy beaches, the impressive piers of the 3 imperial resort towns, villas along the beach promenade and a charming hinterland all characterise this town and this island.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a small coastal city on California’s Monterey Peninsula, overlooking Carmel Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The community is known for its compact village center, white-sand beach, cypress trees, and architecture that includes distinctive cottages and courtyards. Much of the commercial district can be explored on foot, with galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and wine-tasting rooms concentrated within a small area.

Cayenne, the lively capital of French Guiana, sits where the Cayenne River meets the Atlantic Ocean, blending South American rhythms with French-Caribbean influence. While it's officially part of France, Cayenne feels worlds away from Paris, with colorful markets, colonial architecture, and a language mix that includes French, Creole, Portuguese, and Indigenous dialects.

A moving sight...literally. Hubbard Glacier's recent nickname "the galloping glacier" refers to its rapid movement through Disenchantment Bay in the direction of the Gulf of Alaska. This tidewater glacier is a natural wonder over 6 miles wide! Those on ships are usually able to get within about a half mile of Hubbard Glacier's face.