Once a hot spot and hideout for some of the most notorious pirates ever, Grand Cayman now hosts a much more refined clientele. Soft white-sand beaches and sensational duty-free shopping abound on this island of treasures.
Key West is awash in sun, and home to part of the only coral reef ecosystem in the United States. This collection of sandy outcroppings was once a haven for rum smugglers and individuals shunning the limelight.
Australia is a land of amazing contrasts - from cosmopolitan cities to the rugged outback, from tropical rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef. Nearly 90 percent of Australia's 18 million people live in cities along the coast.