Raiatea's laid-back atmosphere and warm hospitality make it a wonderful place to unwind and soak in the peaceful rhythms of Polynesian life.

The Cabot Trail loops around northern Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, tracing cliffs, highlands, and forests for roughly 298 km. Named for the explorer John Cabot, the region’s deeper story belongs to the Mi’kmaq people, whose presence predates European settlement.

Haines is a charming stop in the Alaska Panhandle and a gateway to Glacier Bay National Park and Tongass National Forest.

Whether exploring ancient ruins or strolling through its modern city center, visitors will find plenty to discover in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands.

Palm Beach, located on Aruba’s northwest coast, is the island’s most famous stretch of sand: a two-mile ribbon of soft white shore lined with turquoise waters and a lively resort scene.

South Carolina draws travelers in with its layers of history, distinctive regional flavors, and landscapes that range from quiet marshes to mountain trails. In Charleston, cobblestone streets wind past antebellum homes and hidden courtyards. Beaufort, tucked along the Intracoastal Waterway, charms visitors with moss-draped oaks, shrimp boats, and preserved architecture that has earned it comparisons to a living movie set and was indeed, where several films, including *Forrest Gump*, were filmed.