124 destinations
Switzerland
Alpine adventure capital between two turquoise lakes.
$$$$ · ~$320/day
Car-free village beneath the Matterhorn.
Austria
Imperial city with ski slopes a tram ride away.
$$$$ · ~$210/day
France
Mont Blanc's playground for climbers and skiers.
Spain
Coves, mountains and golden villages.
Portugal
Golden cliffs and sea caves.
$$$$ · ~$140/day
Italy
Jagged pink peaks and high meadows.
Iceland
Gateway to glaciers, geysers and the northern lights.
Croatia
Roman palace life and island hopping.
United States
Theme park capital of the world.
Mile-high base for the Rockies.
Glamorous skiing and summer wildflowers.
Tetons, wildlife and steep skiing.
Red rock canyons and vortex hikes.
Waikiki waves and volcanic hikes.
Norway
Colorful harbor warehouses open onto mountain walks and dramatic fjord country.
Romania
Carpathian trails begin beside medieval squares and colorful Transylvanian streets.
$$$$ · ~$90/day
Volcanic islands with crater lakes, thermal pools, and whale watching.
Dramatic Atlantic scenery, lush walking trails, and year-round mild weather.
Rugged peaks meet clear-water beaches and fiercely distinctive island culture.
Greece
Monasteries crown immense sandstone pillars above peaceful Thessalian countryside.
Jagged Arctic peaks rise above fishing cabins and white-sand bays.
United Kingdom
Otherworldly rock formations, sea cliffs, and misty Highland landscapes.
Glaciers, marine wildlife, and rugged trails beside Resurrection Bay.
Ponderosa forests, volcanic landscapes, and stargazing in Arizona's cool highlands.
Powder skiing and natural hot springs meet authentic ranching heritage.
Mountain cabins, scenic rail rides, and trout streams in northern Georgia.
Lava-lined shores, coffee farms, and manta rays on Hawaii's sunny coast.
Sun Valley skiing and alpine trails frame a sophisticated mountain retreat.
Acadia's granite peaks meet lobster shacks and a picturesque island harbor.
Lake Superior scenery and maritime heritage launch memorable North Shore adventures.
Glacier adventures and powder skiing meet a welcoming railroad-town atmosphere.
High-desert arts and nightlife sit within easy reach of alpine adventures.
White Mountain trails, family skiing, and brilliant foliage surround village shops.
Olympic heritage and Adirondack wilderness create a year-round mountain playground.
Volcanic landscapes, river recreation, and craft breweries fuel high-desert adventures.
Black Hills granite spires and roaming bison surround this adventure base.
Smoky Mountain trails and lively family attractions meet at nature's doorstep.
Towering sandstone cliffs frame Zion's walkable gateway and spectacular hiking base.
Classic Vermont village charm pairs with mountain skiing and colorful foliage.
Olympic wilderness, alpine viewpoints, and sheltered waters converge at this gateway.
Whitewater rapids and sandstone cliffs surround a friendly national-park gateway.
Western heritage and dramatic canyon roads lead toward Yellowstone's eastern entrance.
Sixteen terraced turquoise lakes joined by waterfalls.
Germany
Sandstone towers and gorges along the Elbe River.
Denmark
Wild green cliffs, sea stacks and grass-roofed villages.
Montenegro
Glacial lakes and the deep Tara River canyon.
Shipwreck cove, blue caves and sea turtles.
Sea caves and lighthouses on Lake Superior.
Adobe pueblo, galleries and high-desert skiing.
Red-rock arches and canyon country.
The Garden Isle of sea cliffs and waterfalls.
Canada
Turquoise glacial lakes and hiking trails surround this Rocky Mountain town in Banff National Park.
This mountain town opens onto Jasper National Park's canyons, wildlife and dark-sky stargazing.
A mountain resort north of Vancouver with winter skiing, summer biking and gondola panoramas.
Thundering waterfalls on the Canada–US border are best experienced from riverside overlooks and boat trips.
Mexico
A Caribbean coastline of cenotes, reefs and Maya ruins stretching south from Cancún.
This island off the Yucatán coast is known for coral-reef diving and relaxed waterfront towns.
At the tip of Baja California, desert scenery meets boat trips around El Arco and Pacific beaches.
Layered red-rock cliffs reveal the Colorado River's enormous canyon, with rim walks and sunrise viewpoints.
Granite walls, giant sequoias and waterfalls define this Sierra Nevada wilderness.
Geysers, hot springs and wildlife-rich valleys span America's first national park.
Brazil
Surf beaches, lagoons and fishing villages spread across Brazil's Santa Catarina island.
Hundreds of cascades thunder through subtropical forest on the Brazil–Argentina border.
Rain-filled freshwater lagoons appear between sweeping white dunes during the wetter months.
Argentina
A lakefront base for Patagonian hikes, winter skiing and scenic drives through Nahuel Huapi.
This Patagonian town gives access to the immense Perito Moreno Glacier and Lago Argentino.
Trailheads beneath Mount Fitz Roy make this small Patagonian town a favorite for hikers.
At Tierra del Fuego's edge, Beagle Channel boats and nearby mountain trails draw southern adventurers.
Peru
Inca stonework and Spanish colonial plazas make Cusco the gateway to the Sacred Valley.
This Inca citadel rises above a cloud-forest valley and rewards advance planning and guided exploration.
High-altitude lake communities, reed islands and expansive Andean views span the Peru–Bolivia border.
Colombia
Rainforest trails reach Caribbean coves beneath the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Ecuador
Volcanic islands shelter giant tortoises, marine iguanas and exceptional guided wildlife encounters.
Chile
Salt flats, geysers and exceptionally clear night skies surround San Pedro de Atacama.
Granite towers, glaciers and guanaco-filled grasslands anchor Chilean Patagonia's famous treks.
Volcanoes, forests and lakes surround towns like Puerto Varas and Pucón.
Bolivia
The world's vast high-altitude salt flat becomes a mirror in the wet season and dazzling white in the dry.
Cable cars climb above a dramatic Andean valley near markets and mountain excursions.
Japan
Northern Japan offers flower fields in summer and powder skiing in winter.
Thailand
Limestone cliffs, longtail boats and island coves shape Thailand's Andaman coast.
Indonesia
Quieter shores, volcanic hikes and traditional villages sit east of Bali.
Boat trips link Komodo dragons, rugged islands and clear-water snorkeling sites.
Vietnam
Limestone karsts rise from sheltered water on overnight cruises and kayak excursions.
Philippines
Limestone lagoons and coral reefs around El Nido and Coron reward island-hopping trips.
Surf breaks, mangrove channels and palm-lined roads attract an easygoing island crowd.
South Korea
Volcanic Hallasan, coastal walking paths and waterfalls set Jeju apart from the mainland.
Jordan
A sandstone canyon leads to Nabataean rock-cut monuments in Jordan's most famous ancient city.
South Africa
Game drives across savanna and river habitats offer opportunities to spot elephants, lions and more.
This coastal drive links forest trails, lagoons and beaches between Mossel Bay and Storms River.
Zimbabwe
The Zambezi plunges into a vast gorge at this waterfall destination on the Zimbabwe–Zambia border.
Tanzania
Grassland game drives and seasonal wildebeest movements make the Serengeti a premier safari landscape.
A volcanic caldera shelters dense wildlife populations and dramatic highland viewpoints.
Guided multi-day treks ascend Africa's highest peak through several ecological zones.
Kenya
Open grasslands, big-cat sightings and seasonal river crossings define this Kenyan safari reserve.
Morocco
At the edge of Erg Chebbi, dunes invite guided desert walks and overnight camp stays.
Egypt
Ancient temples and royal tombs line both banks of the Nile at Luxor.
Coral reefs and warm Red Sea waters make Hurghada a base for diving and beach holidays.
Namibia
Tall red dunes and the stark trees of Deadvlei create Namibia's iconic desert scenery.
Wildlife congregates around waterholes in this vast northern Namibian park.
Botswana
Seasonal floodwaters spread through a wildlife-rich delta best explored by mokoro and guided safari.
Elephants gather along the Chobe River, where boat trips complement land safaris.
Madagascar
Misty eastern rainforest offers guided walks to spot indri lemurs and other endemic wildlife.
Rwanda
Guided treks in Rwanda's Virunga Mountains visit habituated mountain gorilla families.
Uganda
A steep forest refuge for mountain gorillas, explored on permit-based guided treks.
Cape Verde
Trade-wind beaches and clear shallows make this Atlantic island popular for watersports.
Australia
Tropical Cairns is a launch point for Great Barrier Reef boats and rainforest trips.
A coastal drive west of Melbourne passes limestone stacks, surf towns and rainforest walks.
Sandstone escarpments, eucalyptus forests and bushwalks rise west of Sydney.
The sandstone monolith and Kata Tjuta are best explored with respect for Aṉangu culture.
New Zealand
Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps frame hiking, skiing and adventure sports.
Waterfalls and sheer cliffs rise above this Fiordland inlet, explored by boat or kayak.
Lakeside walks, alpine hikes and winter ski fields surround this relaxed South Island town.
Rainforest meets Southern Alps glaciers in a small West Coast village with guided ice experiences.
Vanuatu
Volcanic landscapes, blue holes and reef-fringed islands offer active Pacific escapes.
One of the Alps' most exclusive ski resorts, part of the vast Three Valleys ski area.
A private peninsula on the Riviera Nayarit with surf breaks, golf and whale watching.
Salt flats, geysers and flamingo lagoons in one of the world's best stargazing deserts.
Private reserve bordering Kruger, famed for leopard sightings and luxury safari lodges.
Endless plains hosting the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, with luxury tented camps.
United Arab Emirates
Record-breaking skyscrapers, desert safaris, beach resorts and some of the world's glitziest hotels.
A World Heritage island capped at 400 visitors at a time, with pristine reefs and peaks.
Kyrgyzstan
A vast high-altitude lake with beaches, mountain backdrops and a base for gorge hikes around its shores.
Dramatic alpine valleys and glacier-fed trails within day-trip reach of Bishkek.
