Admiral of the Fleet^® Cruise Center

Tucked away on the southern tip of a narrow, 16-mile peninsula in Belize, Placencia is a charming seaside village that effortlessly blends laid-back Caribbean vibes with an adventurous spirit. Known for its vibrant local culture and idyllic beaches, Placencia invites visitors to relax on its soft sandy shores or dive into its crystal-clear waters.

Namche Bazaar, perched at 3,440 meters in the Khumbu region of Nepal, is often called the gateway to Everest, but it’s far more than a rest stop on the way to Base Camp. Once a trading post between Tibetan and Nepali merchants, Namche has developed into a small mountain town where yak caravans and Wi-Fi cafes exist side by side. Despite its remote location, it has a Saturday market that continues to bring traders and trekkers together, just as it did centuries ago.

Hellesylt, a small village on Norway’s western coast, sits at the entrance to the famous Geirangerfjord and offers scenery that feels almost otherworldly. Steep mountains rise sharply on all sides, their slopes cut by ribbons of waterfalls that plunge into deep blue water. One of the most striking sights is the Hellesylt Waterfall, which thunders past the heart of the village and can be admired from several pedestrian bridges.

Located along the British Columbia coast, it is the last northern road access to the coast and the a ferry port for the BC ferry system.

Kazakhstan, the world’s ninth-largest country, offers travelers a striking mix of sweeping steppe landscapes, modern cities, and deep-rooted nomadic traditions.