Montecito, Buellton, Solvang and Goleta, and they're surrounded by the stunning Santa Ynez Mountains to boot. Oh, and snuggled right up to the Pacific Ocean!
Tequila, cherreria and mariachi immediately bring Mexico to mind, but all of those classic Mexican traditions originated in Guadalajara.
Tucked into a spectacular section of the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Penticton's Nature is more defined by the 93-mile-long Lake Okanagan, with Lake Skaha nudging the area into a certain living definition of Paradise.
Phoenix's museums make for a vibrant reason to visit, from musical instruments to indigenous cultural exhibits. Hang at a dude ranch nearby or sample craft beer and a ghost town in this episode.
Montréal's joi-de-vivre cannot be outdone, but a trip to the region east of the city, known as the Eastern Townships, can feel like a closer journey to the south of France.
A quick stop in the capital city of Quito before heading out to experience standing on the line of the Equator, sampling a hacienda or two and the town of Otovalo, which is known for its massive array of indigenous crafts.
Both cities grew up along their important river systems and are considered mid-western: Winnipeg in Canada and Milwaukee in the United States.
Recently crowned as the 7th Municipality of Baja California, San Felipe has always been a friendly fishing village which is often described as having all the attributes of "old Mexico."
The most preserved pace on Planet Earth, creatures live here that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
The two major cities of Quito and Guayaquil in Ecuador were separated by the Andes Mountains and grew into completely unique cultures.
For those who have visited India's "Golden Triangle" that includes the Taj Mahal, this adventure differs in numerous ways!
The southside of Vietnam is quite different from the north. Here, the anchoring city is Saigon, now called Ho Chi Minh City.
Named for large granite boulders in the area, the area around Boulder attracts Nature lovers, mountain bike enthusiasts and hikers.
