Asia
Bali
Indonesia
A volcanic island of emerald rice terraces, cliffside temples and laid-back surf towns.
- April – October (dry season)
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
- Indonesian, Balinese
stays from $29/night
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Must-see attractions, local tips and the best time to go — then book it all in one place.
Africa
Marrakech
Morocco
The Red City: maze-like souks, tiled palaces and lively evening squares.
- March – May, September – November
- Moroccan dirham (MAD)
- Arabic, Berber, French
stays from $45/night
Americas
Tulum
Mexico
Mayan ruins above Caribbean beaches, surrounded by jungle and freshwater cenotes.
- November – April
- Mexican peso (MXN)
- Spanish
stays from $58/night
Africa
Zanzibar
Tanzania
Spice-island history, white-sand beaches and turquoise Indian Ocean water.
- June – October, December – February
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
- Swahili, English
stays from $120/night
Europe
Santorini
Greece
Whitewashed villages draped over a volcanic caldera above the Aegean.
- May – June, September – October
- Euro (EUR)
- Greek
stays from $185/night
Europe
Reykjavík
Iceland
A colorful capital and gateway to glaciers, geysers and the northern lights.
- June – August (midnight sun), Sept – March (aurora)
- Icelandic króna (ISK)
- Icelandic
stays from $240/night
Oceania
Bora Bora
French Polynesia
A lagoon of impossible blues ringed by a dramatic volcanic peak.
- May – October
- CFP franc (XPF)
- French, Tahitian
stays from $890/night
Americas
Uvita
Costa Rica
Rainforest meets Pacific coast — whales, waterfalls and incredible wildlife.
- December – April; whales July – October
- Costa Rican colón (CRC)
- Spanish
stays from $620/night
Middle East
Wadi Rum
Jordan
A red-sand desert of sandstone towers, ancient carvings and star-filled skies.
- March – May, September – November
- Jordanian dinar (JOD)
- Arabic
stays from $540/night
General travel tips
Passport validity
Many countries require 6 months' validity beyond your return date.
Travel insurance
Cover medical care, cancellations and adventure activities.
Stay connected
Get a local SIM or eSIM on arrival for cheaper data.
Money
Tell your bank before you travel and carry some local cash.