Malta’s ornate and vibrant capital, Valletta, dazzles travelers with its abundance of historical landmarks and striking architecture. This island jewel off the coast of Italy remains a popular destination for Mediterranean cruises. From central St. George’s Square, to sixteenth-century Casa Rocca Piccola, to the Siege Bell War Memorial, Valletta has no shortage of monuments detailing the city’s long history.

A popular cruise line port, Portoferraio is a spectacular spot on the Italian coast and principal town of Elba Island.

The Icefields Parkway is a scenic mountain highway connecting Lake Louise and Jasper through the Canadian Rockies of Alberta. The route follows valleys between rugged peaks, passing glaciers, turquoise lakes, alpine meadows, forests, and major river headwaters. It crosses the Continental Divide and runs through both Banff and Jasper national parks, forming part of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.

Long Beach is a major coastal city in Southern California, located south of Los Angeles where the Los Angeles River meets the Pacific Ocean. Its waterfront combines sandy beaches, marinas, parks, and a busy harbor with a dense urban center. The city is known for its broad waterfront, diverse neighborhoods, and strong connections to shipping, aviation, and maritime industries.

Rabat, the capital of the kingdom of Morocco, is located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean on the left bank of the Bou Regreg Estuary. A city of trees and flowers, Rabat combines peace, beauty and Serenity, and is steeped in history.