Poros, a small island in the Saronic Gulf of Greece, is known for its pine-covered hills, neoclassical architecture, and laid-back charm. Just an hour by ferry from Athens, it feels worlds away from the bustle of the capital, offering a slower pace and picturesque scenery.

Amboise has 12,000 inhabitants and is in the heart of Touraine, in the land of chateaux. It is a town both traditional and modern, lively and quiet. In Amboise, there is a royal castle set above the Loire Valley and is a strong point extensively embellished during the 15th and 16th centuries.

Kinosaki Onsen is a resort area best known for its hot springs (onsen) as well as its charming, nostalgic atmosphere: guests of the local ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) stroll between the seven public onsen wearing yukata (literally translated as "bathing cloth," a casual version of the kimono) and geta (wooden sandals).

A shallow lake at over 3200 feet above sea level in central west Kenya, it is the home of the Kamasya and Njamus who raise cattle and crops and fish for tilapia. The lake covers about 50 square miles.

Petit Saint Vincent is a small private island in the southern Grenadines, located south of the larger island of Canouan and close to the Tobago Cays. The island covers roughly 115 acres and is characterized by low hills, rocky headlands, sandy coves, and clear Caribbean waters. Much of the island remains undeveloped outside its small resort, with footpaths connecting beaches and viewpoints rather than roads carrying regular traffic.