Sun-drenched vines, salty breezes and warm, welcoming wines — a Waiheke vineyard tour on Waiheke Island offers a blissfully relaxed, almost magical escape.

Discover things to do in Nice: pastel façades, pebbled beaches and a relaxed pace. Sunset walks on the Promenade uncover cafés, museums and hidden lanes.

Sail Antigua’s wonders: powdery white coves, towering limestone cliffs, turquoise seas, playful stingrays, hidden beaches and vibrant coral gardens for snorkeling.

Mirissa, a sun-drenched jewel on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, pulses with a laid-back energy. Golden beaches curve into sparkling waters where surfers carve gentle waves by day and the shoreline comes alive with cozy bars and music after dark. It’s the perfect springboard for exploring the storied ramparts of Galle Fort and the deep blue nearby plays host to unforgettable whale and dolphin excursions — sea-spray mornings that feel made for stories.

Once the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom of Ruhuna as early as the 3rd century BC, Tissamaharama is steeped in history. This quiet town in Sri Lanka is known for Buddhist monasteries, beautiful beaches and wildlife reserves like Yala National Park, where visitors can join a wildlife safari.

Mirissa: a sleepy southern Sri Lankan gem where salt and sizzling seafood fill the air, crescent beaches beguile, whale-watching awes and Galle waits nearby.

An island off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, Vieques is a land of untouched beaches, roaming wild horses and spark-filled Bioluminescent Bay.

Founded by the Spanish in 1521, Old San Juan is the oldest city in U.S. territories — charming cobblestone streets, colonial forts, sunny plazas, secret patios and nearby El Yunque rainforest.

Viñales a small town west of Havana with green rolling hills planted with fruit, vegetables, coffee and tobacco. It’s known for steep limestone hills called mogotes which dot the landscape and gardens full of palms and orchids.

Trinidad, a UNESCO site since 1988 for its 18th–19th century sugar-trade history, remains one of the Caribbean’s most beautifully preserved colonial gems.

Nestled on Peru’s sun-drenched western coast, Paracas is a delightful seaside gem — soft sandy beaches, curious wildlife and endless blue skies. From here, you can sail to the playful Ballestas Islands, wander the windswept landscapes of Paracas National Reserve or set off on an unforgettable trip toward the mysterious Nazca Lines.