Thomas Rogers first settled the area in 1657 and dubbed it “The Garden by the Sea”. The town takes its name from Rogers’ family abandoned apple orchards. Old Orchard Beach first was promoted as a tourist designation in 1631. A steady flow of tourists started coming to Old Orchard Beach when railroad service from Portland and Boston was established in 1842.

Calais, Maine has three US-Canada crossings over the St. Croix River. It was the home of the first railroad in Maine, incorporated in 1832.

Instead of grandeur, it embraces a romantic, picturesque style that feels closer to a country retreat than a palace. Walking through it, you get the sense that luxury here was once about atmosphere rather than display.

The Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France, is one of the largest and most impressive medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Part fortress, part palace.

The Aare Gorge is a testament to what the power of water can do.

Charles Green, born 1807 in Shropshire, England, migrated to Savannah in 1833 at the age of 26 and secured a job as a clerk on Factor’s Walk in the cotton trade.

As the city’s largest wholesale and retail flower market, it pulses with life at all hours.

Nemours stands as an extraordinary example of the Gilded Age fascination with European culture and serves as a lasting testament to the wealth, interests, and ambitions of the du Pont family.

The city feels cosmopolitan yet intimate, shaped by its position at the meeting point of Switzerland, France, and Germany—a blend that shows in the food, language, and relaxed pace of life.

Monte Carlo is all about glamour, views, and a taste of luxury—even if you’re only there for a few hours. It’s compact, polished, and easy to soak in fast.

It is widely regarded as the most important example of Renaissance church architecture in Switzerland and serves as the parish church of Lucerne.

Before millions of visitors spread their towels across the sand each summer, the land that is now Jones Beach State Park was home to a small waterfront community known as High Hill Beach.

During the French Revolution, the building was secularized and transformed into a mausoleum honoring the nation’s most distinguished figures.

Docked along the Hudson River on Manhattan's west side, this unique museum offers visitors the chance to step aboard a real aircraft carrier and explore decades of military, aviation, and space history.

Built between 1559 and 1560 by King Setthathirath, this remarkable Buddhist monastery has long been a symbol of the deep connection between religion, royalty, and traditional Lao craftsmanship.

Lyon feels shaped—almost guided—by the meeting of its two rivers, the Rhone River and the Saone River.

Dijon is celebrated for its mustard, exceptional wines, and beautifully preserved streets—making it an ideal destination for travelers drawn to culture and cuisine.

Standing quietly along the banks of the Concord River, just a short walk from the North Bridge, this Georgian home has witnessed two revolutions that shaped America.

The Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center is actually Hopper’s birthplace and home until he was 26 years old, when he moved to Manhattan.

Perched like an eagle’s nest high above the glittering Mediterranean, this tiny 14th-century medieval village captures you instantly.