Horta sits on the southeastern coast of Faial Island in the Azores, long defined by its position in the mid-Atlantic. For centuries it served as a critical stop for whaling ships, transatlantic sailors, and later yachts crossing between Europe and the Americas.

Kilkenny is a city where history sits beside everyday life, and stories from centuries past shape the streets visitors walk today. At its heart stands Kilkenny Castle, first built in the 12th century and home to the Butler family for more than 600 years. From here, the Medieval Mile creates a natural path through the city, linking key sites such as St. Canice’s Cathedral. Its round tower, one of the few in Ireland still open to climb, rewards visitors with wide views across the rooftops.

La Trinité is a coastal town on Martinique’s northeastern side, facing the Atlantic Ocean and the large bay of the Baie du Trésor. It serves as the main town of the La Trinité arrondissement and is surrounded by a landscape of sugar-cane fields, tropical vegetation, hills, and coastal wetlands. The town itself has a working harbour and a waterfront shaped by fishing and maritime activity.

Comoros, independent state comprising a group of islands located at the northern entrance of the Mozambique Channel, between the African mainland and the island of Madagascar. Officially called the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros, the archipelago includes four major islands.

Half Moon Cay, also known as Little San Salvador Island, is a private island in the Bahamas that offers an escape into turquoise waters and soft, powdery sands. Surrounded by shallow lagoons and vibrant coral reefs, the island is framed by a sweeping crescent-shaped beach that stretches for miles, making it a striking destination for those arriving by cruise or private yacht. Its calm waters and gentle tides create ideal conditions for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring marine life.

Tikehau is a small coral atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia, northeast of Tahiti. Its oval lagoon is enclosed by a narrow chain of coral islets known as motu, with only a few channels connecting the lagoon to the open Pacific. Most of the land is low and covered with coconut palms, coastal vegetation, and white- and pink-tinged sand.