Wander Antigua’s peaceful sanctuaries where wise tortoises and gentle donkeys graze beneath swaying palms. Meet rescued animals cared for by local guardians, learn about conservation and support rehabilitation through visits or volunteering. It’s a calm, meaningful way to connect with Antigua’s quieter side and leave a positive paw — or hoof — print.

Eight miles west of San Pedro de Atacama, in the heart of the Atacama Desert, unfolds the enchanting Valley of the Moon. Part of the Los Flamencos National Reserve and declared a Nature Sanctuary in 1982, this spot offers a unique lunar landscape: rock formations and sand dunes patiently shaped by wind and water, as if time had carved a secret planet under the northern Chilean sun.

With a gorgeous beach for every day of the year, tortoise sanctuaries and loads of succulent seafood, Antigua & Barbuda is truly a hidden gem. The island offers endless amounts of sunbathing, swimming and water sports but still feels quaint and untouched. It also has rich British history as a British naval headquarters and sugar colony.

Nestled within 13th-century town walls, the sleepy harbor town of Tenby, Wales, cradles golden sandy beaches that sweep toward the sea beneath the romantic ruins of Tenby Castle and the amiable Tenby Museum and Art Gallery. Tenby’s colorful Georgian houses, quaint narrow streets and welcoming seaside atmosphere make it utterly charming.

A small town in Sri Lanka, Minneriya is famous for two things — the great Minneriya Lake and Minneriya National Park. Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1938, the park is an incredible location for safari lovers and known for its abundance of roaming elephants.

Pinnawala is a village near Sri Lanka's capital city of Colombo. The small village is special because of its elephant orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. Pop over for a night and grab a room overlooking the elephant's watering hole.