Walk cobblestone streets where Roman emperors once ruled, wander beneath Diocletian’s palace walls and savor Adriatic views that make Split feel like a museum of Mediterranean history.

Lake Atitlán, forged in ancient volcanic fire, now cradles a shimmering lake that nourishes Mayan villages where coffee, chocolate, honey and creamy avocados are still made with ancestral care.

Located in Japan’s Kansai region just south of Kyoto and east of Osaka, Nara is a true hidden gem. It's home to many early emperor palaces, large Shinto shrines and over 1,200 wild and hungry deer that roam freely.

Chile’s San Pedro de Atacama sits 8,000 feet above sea level and offers outdoor activities like trekking, hiking, amateur astronomy, archaeological sightings and sandboarding in one of the most unique places in the world.

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.

A district of Mexico City, Xochimilco is known for its canals and chinampas, a farming system developed by the Aztecs to cultivate crops using the surrounding lakes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco harness unique agricultural techniques still in use today.

Fes, Morocco’s cultural heart, charms with the walled medina Fes El Bali — alive with art, architecture and crafts — while the world beyond its walls awaits discovery.

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

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.

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.

Kotor, a fortified jewel on Montenegro’s Adriatic, nestles in the fjord-like Bay of Kotor with ancient ruins, winding lanes and irresistible old-world charm.

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.