Sun-drenched vineyards, salty sea breezes and some of New Zealand’s most approachable wines — Waiheke Island makes for a tasting tour that feels like a relaxed, luxurious afternoon with friends. Wander between boutique cellar doors, sip ripe Syrah and crisp Chardonnay on sunlit terraces and let winemakers share stories of soil, sea and craft as ferry horns and native birds punctuate the background.

Central Turkey's dry region of Cappadocia is known for its magical fairy chimneys, hot air balloons and mysterious caves. To unwind, enjoy hookah, browse for local artifacts or smash a fiery clay pot overflowing with testi kebab for dinner.

A fortified town on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, Kotor sits nestled in the Bay of Kotor, a natural fjord characterized by ancient ruins, winding streets and more charm than one can ask for.

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

Sunsets, sandboarding, lagoons and dune buggy rides. Huacachina is a tiny village and desert oasis west of Ica in southwestern Peru. Its center is filled with emerald green waters of the Huacachina Lagoon, thought to have therapeutic properties.