National Harbor is a waterfront development on the Potomac River in Prince George’s County, Maryland, just south of Washington, D.C. Built on a former industrial site, it has become a mixed-use destination with hotels, residences, restaurants, shops, offices, and public spaces arranged along the riverfront.

Surrounded by Passamaquoddy Bay, St. Andrews' relaxed pace can be linked to the rhythm of powerful tides that can rise over 28 feet. The intertidal zone is an ever-changing landscape that nourishes a rich diversity of marine creatures. A guided walk over the tidal flats will prepare you to explore the area's many coves and islands.

Gloucester is a coastal city on Cape Ann in northeastern Massachusetts, surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Gloucester Harbor, and the Gulf of Maine. Its rocky shoreline, islands, working waterfront, and long fishing tradition have shaped the city’s identity. Gloucester Harbor remains active with commercial fishing vessels, while the downtown area contains shops, restaurants, galleries, and historic buildings.

This stunning National Park is located on the Mediterranean coast in southern France. Calanques National Park should definitely be on your wish list!

Culloden, located just outside Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, is the site of one of the most significant and sobering moments in Scotland’s history. On April 16, 1746, the Battle of Culloden marked the violent end of the Jacobite uprising led by Charles Edward Stuart, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. In under an hour, the hopes of restoring the Stuart monarchy were crushed by government forces.

Treasure Beach is a collection of small coastal communities on Jamaica’s south coast in Saint Elizabeth Parish, known for quiet bays, fishing villages, rocky shores, and dry coastal landscapes. Unlike the larger resort areas on the island’s northern coast, the area has developed around local communities, small guesthouses, farms, and independent businesses. Calabash Bay, Frenchman’s Bay, Billy’s Bay, and Great Bay form the main coastal sections commonly associated with Treasure Beach.