Nouméa, the vibrant capital of New Caledonia, offers a captivating mix of French sophistication and Pacific charm. This bustling city is renowned for its beautiful beaches, such as Anse Vata, where turquoise waters and white sand invite relaxation and water sports.

Qingdao, also Tsingtao or Ch'ing-tao, Shandong Province, eastern China. It is a major naval base, an industrial center, and a port on the Yellow Sea at the entrance to sheltered Jiaozhou Bay. The port, which rarely freezes over, serves the industrialized northern China Plain and was expanded in 1976 to include an oil terminal for large tankers on Huang Island. The leading manufactures of the city include textiles, railroad equipment, rubber goods, fertilizer, and chemicals.

Kiawah Island boasts over 10 miles of wide, immaculate, ocean beach. Soothing by day, romantic by night, the beach is complimented by river, meandering lagoons, and pristine marshlands.

Situated beautifully on the French Riviera, Cannes is a commune amid the Alpes-Maritimes department. It famously plays host to the annual Cannes Film Festival, among other lavish events.

Saipan, the largest of the Northern Mariana Islands, offers a rare combination of deep historical roots, island traditions, and dramatic landscapes. Located in the western Pacific, this U.S. territory was once the site of one of the most pivotal battles in the Pacific during World War II. Visitors today can explore the remains of bunkers, tanks, and hidden caves at sites like Suicide Cliff, Last Command Post, and the American Memorial Park.