Near San Pedro de Atacama, the Valle de la Luna waits — a lunar playground of windswept dunes and sculpted rock, perfect for unforgettable Atacama desert tours.

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.

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

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.

Lose yourself in Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove, where towering green stalks, soft light and the rustle of leaves creates a journey through Kyoto’s timeless beauty.

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

With an unimaginable food scene, delicious Chilean wine and streets filled with art, history and culture, Santiago is worth getting to know.

“Pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik perches on southern Dalmatia’s coast, its 16th-century stone walls encircling a charming Old Town of seafood feasts and quaint boutiques.

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Coined the "City of a Thousand Temples," Kyoto oozes old world charm, steeped in centuries of spiritual tradition. It's also the perfect jumping off point for areas like Japan’s Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Nara Park.

Founded in the early 16th century, Antigua is a small town in Guatemala surrounded by massive volcanoes and famed for its candy colored Spanish colonial buildings.

Istanbul travel guide: where ancient minarets, bustling bazaars and sunset cruises on the Bosphorus invite you to taste history, hummus and endless wonder.

Nestled in verdant mountains north of Tokyo, Nikkō charms with its sacred mountain worship, Toshogu Shrine’s splendor and the wild beauty of Nikkō National Park.

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