Located on Ecuador's central coast, Manta is a port city frequented by many South American cruises. Manta is known for its delectable seafood and variety of pleasant beaches.

Spetses is a small island in the Saronic Gulf, separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow channel and known for its pine-covered hills, neoclassical houses, and maritime traditions. The main settlement, also called Spetses, curves around a sheltered harbor and waterfront promenade, with narrow streets extending into residential neighborhoods.

Limasawa is a small island municipality in Southern Leyte, Philippines, located at the southern end of Leyte Gulf. Its landscape is defined by forested hills, rocky and sandy shorelines, clear coastal waters, and small agricultural areas. The island is made up of several barangays, with Limasawa town serving as the local administrative center.

Plymouth sits on England’s southwest coast, where the River Plym meets the sea, forming a wide natural harbor that has shaped the city’s identity for generations. The waterfront remains central to daily life, with views stretching across Plymouth Sound and boats moving in and out of the marina. Visitors often begin along the historic Barbican, an area of narrow streets and old buildings that survived past conflicts and now house independent shops, galleries, and small cafés.

Seen from the train, Durham presents a magnificent sight, with cathedral and castle perched atop a bluff enclosed by a loop of the River Wera, and linked to the suburbs by a series of sturdy bridges.