A North Island must-do: Rotorua’s Te Puia — powerful geysers, bubbling mud pools and sacred Maori crafts stir the senses and spirit with unforgettable warmth.

The perfect Oaxaca City day trip: Hierve el Agua is nature’s infinity pool — calcified waterfalls, warm mineral pools, vast terraced hills and mountain views.

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

Escape Marrakech for a sun-baked day in the Atlas Mountains — hike fragrant cedar trails, meet welcoming Berber villagers and savor homemade tagine by Todra River.

Split is Dalmatia’s sparkling heart and busiest port — the perfect launchpad for island hops to the Blue Cave, wild Stiniva, tranquil Budikovac and lively Hvar.

Antigua, Guatemala — nearby villages charm with macadamia groves, handwoven textiles and rich flavors. Unplug, wander and savor gentle village rhythms.