The National Park of American Samoa invites visitors to step into a world shaped by towering volcanic ridges, tangled rainforests, and clear coral-sand bays. Spread across Tutuila, Ta‘ū, and Ofu islands, the park protects nearly 13,500 acres of land and 4,000 acres of ocean, an unusual patchwork where ancient ecosystems like paleotropical rainforests meet hip-deep coral reefs. Only U.S. national park in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s a place where you can hike through cloud-shrouded forests and t

The Dead Sea lies at the lowest point on Earth, around 430 meters below sea level, and features water with nearly ten times the salinity of the ocean. That level of salinity makes floating on its surface effortless. Visitors can lie back without effort, with views opening across barren hills and reflective water. This shoreline also hosts a mix of minerals collected over millennia and known for their soothing effect on skin and joints.

Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, is designed as a tropical retreat blending natural scenery with family-friendly experiences. Nestled among turquoise waters and soft sandy beaches, the island serves as an exclusive stop for Disney Cruise Line guests.

Kata Tjuṯa is a group of large rock domes in the Red Centre of Australia, within Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in the Northern Territory. Located about 40 kilometres west of Uluṟu, the formation rises prominently from the surrounding desert plain and consists of 36 domes spread across a broad area. Its name means “many heads” in the local Aṉangu languages.

Kootenay National Park occupies 1,406 square kilometres of the Canadian Rockies in southeastern British Columbia, extending from the Continental Divide toward the Columbia Valley. The park is known for its contrasts, with glaciers and alpine terrain giving way to dry grasslands, narrow canyons, and forested valleys. Highway 93 South crosses the park, providing access to many of its landscapes and viewpoints.

Béjaïa is a Mediterranean port city on Algeria’s Kabylie coast, set between the sea and the wooded slopes of the Gouraya massif. Its setting brings together a working harbour, mountain terrain, coastal cliffs, and beaches within a compact area. The city is one of Algeria’s important historic centres and has long been connected to maritime trade and scholarship.