Located about twenty-five miles southwest of Rapid City, South Dakota, lies Mount Rushmore. Following Highway 244 from the west leads to the orientation center. There exhibits tell how sculptor Gutzon Borglum carved away twice the rock needed to construct Egypt's Great Sphinx (which isn't even as tall as Washington's nose).
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.
The capital and largest city in Arizona, Phoenix, also known as the "Valley of the Sun", offers warm weather for the winter months, excellent golf and tennis resorts, access to Oak Creek Canyon, Grand Canyon and the desert.
Mamora Bay, tucked into Antigua’s southern coastline, is a serene crescent-shaped bay framed by gentle hills and swaying palms. Known for its calm, sheltered waters, the bay offers a tranquil setting that contrasts with the island’s more rugged Atlantic side.
Gaze in awe at the majestic beauty of Icelandic fjords in Isafjordur, a small and remote fishing village on the coast of Iceland. Once a hub for maritime activities, Isafjordur is now a cultural center and offers a variety of museums to immerse you in the culture and history of the region.