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Designated a “City of Art and History,” Saint-Pierre has many stories to tell. This cultural hub of Martinique was known as the “Paris of the Caribbean” until the eruption of Mount Pelée destroyed the city in 1902. At the Frank A. Perret Museum, founded by an American volcanologist in 1933, fascinating relics, photographs and film tell the history of the catastrophe and Saint-Pierre’s rebirth.

Languishing just three miles off the coast from Nassau, Blue Lagoon Island has everything you desire to make that island-paradise fantasy a reality. Take a dip in the clear blue waters of the hidden lagoon, snorkel the coral reefs that lie right off the beach or simply stretch out on a sun lounger beneath the swaying palms as the sweet sound of birdsong floats through the air. Alternatively, take the opportunity to get up close and personal with the beautiful residents who call this island home.

Stroll along world-renowned beaches and savor the flavors and irresistibly electric energy of Miami. Head to South Beach’s Art Deco District to wander through architectural gems from the 1930s, pastel-hued hotels adorned with tropical motifs and still as beautiful as ever. When you’re hungry, head straight to Little Havana to order a mighty Cuban sandwich — the vendors in this part of town compete to make theirs the most legendary — then wash it down with a strong, sweet café Cubano.

Let your captain select the sunniest, most serene Bahamian island for you to enjoy based on the temperament of the day – either Great Exuma or San Salvador. The former offers the ivory sands of Emerald Bay and the yachter’s paradise of Georgetown, where you can go sailing and kayaking on Lake Victoria or discover coral gardens and underwater caves on a snorkeling or diving expedition off the coast. Should your captain select San Salvador, an entirely different yet equally fascinating undersea world awaits.

Nestled within Cabo Rojo and hugging the coast of the Bahía de Boquerón lies the cozy, laid-back village of Boquerón. Its gorgeous crescent-shaped coastline shelters one of Puerto Rico's finest beaches, a pretty marina and a ribbon of fantastic dive sites. Visitors can indulge at the village's lavish balneario (resort) for easy access to the beachfront or check out the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife refuge, where native birds live among the tree canopy.

Less than 60 miles from the northwest coast of Africa, Fuerteventura is the oldest and second largest of Spain’s Canary Islands. The Spanish name – derived from the words for “strong” and “fortune” – is an apt description of this island paradise featured on UNESCO’s list of Biosphere Reserves. The surrounding sea is renowned for a diversity of marine life, including dolphins, sperm whales and sea turtles, so keep an eye on the water while relaxing on Fuerteventura’s immaculate beaches.

Small enough to be traversed easily on foot, Trogir sits on a tiny island off the Dalmatian Coast, connected by bridges to both the mainland and the neighboring island of Ciovo. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its “beautiful Romanesque churches complemented by the outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period,” this diminutive medieval town holds an abundance of appeal. One of the many impressive sights of Trogir, the 13th-century Cathedral of Saint Lawrence houses the Renaissance Chapel of Saint John and offers sweeping views from its bell tower.