Weekend Getaway

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.

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

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.

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

Pyrenean microstate of ski resorts and duty-free shopping.

A restored medieval fortress crowning a hilltop above the Our river, one of the largest and best-preserved castles west of the Rhine.

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.

Andorra la Vella, Andorra — europe's highest capital, a duty-free shopping strip squeezed into a Pyrenean valley between France and Spain.

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

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

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

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

Blue Mountains, Australia — eucalyptus valleys and cliffs west of Sydney.

Mont‑Saint‑Michel Bay, France — tidal island crowned by an abbey, surrounded by flats of sand and fast-moving water.

Thatched houses and quiet canals with no roads, only boats and footpaths.