A view of two islands known as Na Mokulua, off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Na Mokulua literally means "the two islands", but they are most often known as "The Moks". The white sands of Lankai Beach can be seen in the foreground, which is near the city of Kailua. The islands are state bird sanctuaries and very popular with kayakers, who often visit the larger Moku Nui island. The smaller Moku Iki island is off limits.

A view of the beach of Botafogo, a wealthy neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This beach is located on Guanabara Bay, not far from famous Copacabana beach. At 1,300 feet, Sugarloaf Mountain can be seen rising high above the Atlantic Ocean. Rio de Janeiro in English means "River of January."

A view of the pier, beach, and hills of Avalon, located on Santa Catalina Island, twenty six miles off the coast of Southern California. This popular tourist destination is home to about 3,500 residents. Most of the million tourists that visit the island each year arrive by ship, ferry, or plane. The Carnival Elation cruise ship can be seen docked in the background. Wildlife such as American bison and the endangered island fox can be found roaming the island.

A beautiful sunrise can be seen off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico. The 300 square mile island is located in the Caribbean Sea just off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and about 25 miles south of Cancun. Cozumel is generally flat, with a maximum elevation of about 50 feet. The majority of income for the island comes from fishing, diving, and tourism as cruise ships can be seen docking almost daily. While food and supplies need to be shipped to the island, over 100 restaurants, two universities, and a saltwater treatment plant can be found directly on the island.

Eleven miles off the coast of Perth, Western Australia is Rottnest Island. While the island population is only 300, tourist visitors can reach into the thousands each day. The island was formerly home to a prison and an internment camp during both World Wars, and today, numerous shipwrecks can be found in the shallow waters nearby. The Quokka, a rare marsupial, remains a protected species on the island.