Abundant treasures for vacation enjoyment await visitors of all ages in the picturesque central California beachside community of Pismo Beach. Whether you enjoy a romantic walk along the beach, a challenging ride on a all-terrain vehicle through the sand dunes, sporting activities which suit enthusiasts of all levels or just plain fun, Pismo Beach has it all. Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Pismo Beach is in the center of some of the state's most beautiful coastline.

Fortaleza, on Brazil’s northeastern Atlantic coast, greets visitors with wide sandy beaches that stretch for miles along warm, blue water. Beyond the city’s shoreline, dramatic dunes and inviting waters make Fortaleza an ideal base for exploring nearby beach towns like Cumbuco and Canoa Quebrada, each with its own rhythms and landscapes.

La Rioja, located in northern Spain, is best known for its wine, but the region offers much more than vineyard views. Its capital, Logroño, sits along the Camino de Santiago and has welcomed travelers for centuries. The city’s historic center is compact and lively, with narrow streets lined by centuries-old churches, pintxo bars, and quiet plazas.

Paamiut lies on Greenland’s southwest coast, where the Labrador Sea meets a rocky, fjord-cut shoreline. Established in the 18th century as a Danish trading post and mission, the town developed around fishing and sealing, activities that continue to shape daily life.

The principal attraction of this suburb south of Los Angeles (on I-5) is that remarkable entertainment machine, Disneyland. Even adults will delight in this theme park, and there's now an element of nostalgia for many parents -- they first went there when they were children.

Saint Guirec was a Gallic monk who evangelized Perros Guirec in the 6th century. Known primarily as a health and tourist resort, Perros-Guirec is set on the stunning pink granite coast. Explore Trestraou Beach with its fabulous pink rock formation or the beach of Ploumanac'h where St.Guirec is buried. Perros-Guirec also is host to one of the main bird reserves.