Auckland feels like a compact world of its own — sparkling harbors, volcanic cones and a skyline punctuated by the Sky Tower. Its mix of Māori culture, Pacific Island warmth and cosmopolitan cafés makes exploring neighborhoods feel like a delightful surprise around every corner.

Punta Arenas, the southern gateway to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, is famed for dramatic coastal views, colorful historic buildings and maritime and colonial history. Visitors enjoy Strait of Magellan vistas, wildlife (Magellanic penguins & whales), nearby glaciers and pampas and museums, cemeteries and former whaling sites that reflect its multicultural past.