Visit Ras Al Khaimah

Visit Dubai, a futuristic city in the United Arab Emirates. Ascend the Burj Khalifa (world's tallest building at 828m with observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors), shop at the Dubai Mall (one of the largest malls globally with an aquarium and ice rink), experience desert safaris in the Arabian Desert (dune bashing, camel rides, and traditional Bedouin camps), and admire the Palm Jumeirah (artificial archipelago shaped like a palm tree with luxury hotels).

Visit Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE. Explore the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization (housing over 5,000 artifacts in a former souq building), stroll through the Al Noor Island (butterfly house and contemporary art installations), and discover the Sharjah Art Museum (largest art museum in the Gulf with Arab and international collections).

The Garden City oasis, camel market and Jebel Hafeet, the UAE's only UNESCO site.

Visit Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. See the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (one of the world's largest mosques with 82 domes and capacity for 40,000 worshippers), explore the Louvre Abu Dhabi (art museum with a striking dome structure and global collections), drive the Formula 1 circuit at Yas Marina Circuit, and stroll along the Corniche waterfront with views of the city skyline.

The palm-shaped artificial island, seen best from The View at the Palm observation deck or a monorail ride down the trunk.

A switchback road to the UAE’s highest point, home to the world’s longest zipline at 160 km/h.

Visit Pacific beaches, temperate rainforests, alpine ridges, and glacier peaks in Olympic National Park.

Visit Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. Cruise the UNESCO-listed canal ring (17th-century waterways with over 1,500 bridges), see masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, explore the Anne Frank House (historic hiding place during WWII), and wander the Jordaan district (picturesque streets with cafes and boutiques).