80 destinations
Switzerland
Alpine adventure capital between two turquoise lakes.
$$$$ · ~$320/day
Medieval bridges, a mirror lake and Mount Pilatus on the doorstep.
Car-free village beneath the Matterhorn.
Austria
Imperial city with ski slopes a tram ride away.
$$$$ · ~$210/day
Baroque spires, Mozart and the hills of The Sound of Music.
France
Mont Blanc's playground for climbers and skiers.
Spain
The Alhambra beneath the Sierra Nevada.
$$$$ · ~$90/day
Italy
Jagged pink peaks and high meadows.
United States
Mile-high base for the Rockies.
$$$$ · ~$140/day
Glamorous skiing and summer wildflowers.
Tetons, wildlife and steep skiing.
Norway
Colorful harbor warehouses open onto mountain walks and dramatic fjord country.
Romania
Carpathian trails begin beside medieval squares and colorful Transylvanian streets.
Montenegro
Stone lanes nestle beneath steep mountains beside a spectacular sheltered bay.
Portugal
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.
Sun Valley skiing and alpine trails frame a sophisticated mountain retreat.
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.
Mountain scenery, independent makers, and inventive restaurants define this creative city.
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.
Postcard lakeside village tucked beneath the Dachstein peaks.
Germany
Sandstone towers and gorges along the Elbe River.
Glacial lakes and the deep Tara River canyon.
Adobe pueblo, galleries and high-desert skiing.
Canada
Turquoise glacial lakes and hiking trails surround this Rocky Mountain town in Banff National Park.
A glacier-backed lake in Banff National Park, known for canoeing, lakeside trails and winter skating.
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.
Granite walls, giant sequoias and waterfalls define this Sierra Nevada wilderness.
Argentina
Andean foothills frame vineyard tastings, mountain drives and Argentina's Malbec country.
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
This Inca citadel rises above a cloud-forest valley and rewards advance planning and guided exploration.
Inca terraces, traditional villages and mountain scenery connect Cusco with Machu Picchu.
White volcanic-stone architecture and nearby Colca Canyon make this Andean city a scenic base.
Ecuador
A high-Andean capital with a preserved colonial center and nearby volcano viewpoints.
Chile
Chile's capital combines museums, wine-country day trips and Andes views from city parks.
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
Cable cars climb above a dramatic Andean valley near markets and mountain excursions.
Japan
Hot springs, Lake Ashi boats and views of Mount Fuji make Hakone a scenic retreat.
Northern Japan offers flower fields in summer and powder skiing in winter.
Thailand
Northern Thailand's temple city offers night markets, cooking classes and mountain day trips.
Indonesia
Quieter shores, volcanic hikes and traditional villages sit east of Bali.
Nepal
Newar palace squares, Buddhist stupas and Himalayan trail gateways surround Kathmandu.
South Africa
Cape Dutch architecture and vineyard tastings sit against mountain scenery near Cape Town.
Tanzania
Guided multi-day treks ascend Africa's highest peak through several ecological zones.
Morocco
Blue-painted medina streets sit beneath Rif Mountain walking routes.
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.
Australia
Wild coastlines, mountain trails and food producers define Australia's southern island state.
Sandstone escarpments, eucalyptus forests and bushwalks rise west of Sydney.
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.
Turquoise water and a dark-sky reserve make this Mackenzie Basin lake a stargazing stop.
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.
One of the Alps' most exclusive ski resorts, part of the vast Three Valleys ski area.
Birthplace of winter tourism, with a sparkling frozen lake, grand hotels and Engadin skiing.
Bhutan
A serene Himalayan valley and gateway to the cliffside Tiger's Nest monastery.
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.
