Weekend Getaway

Volcanic island with lava tubes, beaches, and Hallasan mountain.

Harbour city at the foot of a mountain, blending convict history, markets, and cool air.

Cacti, mountains, and desert parks in the Valley of the Sun.

Thousands of forested and rocky islands spreading into the Baltic from Stockholm.

Sharp coastal cliffs and blue coves just off Bali, still wilder than the main island.

Byron Bay & Hinterland, Australia — bohemian beach town with surf, lighthouse walks, and green hills behind.

Long glacial lakes lined with wineries, waterfalls, and small towns in upstate New York.

Wine region with surf beaches, caves, and forest between Indian Ocean and coast.

Painted houses and a giant rock above a flooded landscape. Guatapé is colour and views.

Port city with long beaches, hillside neighborhoods, and cliffside temples.

Pyrenean microstate of ski resorts and duty-free shopping.

Punta del Este Beaches, Uruguay — beach resort and peninsula with dunes, lighthouses, and low-key Atlantic vibes.

Restored souq with alleyways, falcons, and a view of the modern skyline.

Guggenheim curves, pintxos bars, and green coastal hills. Bilbao is culture meeting Atlantic weather.

Freshwater lagoon with bands of blue and green, quieter than the Caribbean coast nearby.

Red rock buttes and canyon trails under desert light. Sedona is high-desert hiking with a spiritual side.

Port city at the tip of Hokkaido with night views, markets, and nearby hot-spring coasts.

Denver & Front Range, USA — mile-high city with craft beer and quick access to Rockies trails and ski resorts.

Dingle Peninsula, Ireland — cliffs, bays, and music-filled pubs on a western Irish headland.

Cooler hill city with tea fields, volcano craters, and hot-spring resorts.

Blue-painted alleys climbing a Rif mountain slope, with cats and quiet squares.

Abu Dhabi Mangroves & Corniche, United Arab Emirates — modern skyline meeting calm mangrove channels and long seaside promenades.

San Marino Mount Titano, San Marino — oldest republic on a limestone peak with three towers.

Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia — blue-and-white village on a cliff above the Gulf of Tunis.