The Azores, Portugal If you’re seeking the glory of nature untouched by the hands of commercialization, we have the just right spot for you. Featuring awe-inspiring volcanoes, forests of emerald green, and sky-high tumbling waterfalls, the Azores islands are Portugal’s best kept secret.
Slalom across the Dolomites on skis Le Corbusier dubbed the Dolomites the most beautiful natural architecture on earth. The limestone peaks of the northern Italian Alps offer some of the world’s most exhilarating skiing. Not to mention a food scene that’s as starry as the clear night skies. Combine pistes and pasta on a multi-stop ski trip.
Skiing, snow monkeys, and hot springs in Japan Forget the Alps. Japan is this year’s ice-cool skiing destination. Where else can you warm up in snow-dusted hot springs after a black run? Deep powder and adrenaline rush guaranteed.
Natural highs in Hawaii “Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace,” wrote Paul Theroux. Whether you want to carve the waves or scale a volcano, Hawaii rolls a world of adventures into one stunning archipelago.
Awesome Africa For wildlife and wilderness, there’s nowhere like Namibia. A land of soaring red dunes, vast orange skies, and more free-roaming animals than any other country. You could be driving alongside cheetahs and rhinos with nobody else around for miles — there are less people in the entire country than in Rome.
Treasure Islands and Outback Blues From winelands to waterfalls, blue mountains to hot springs, Australia and New Zealand are packed with high-octane landscapes, heart-racing restaurants, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Let us map out the perfect two-week itinerary for you.
Cappadocia, swirling peaks and whirling dervishes If Middle Earth were real, it would be here. Beneath the mysterious landscape of craggy cones and spindly pinnacles, lie subterranean churches and cave dwellings carved by mystics centuries ago.
Swimming with lions in the Galapagos Islands Got a little animal lover or climate warrior in the family? Take them to the Galapagos Islands where they can get acquainted with over 2000 endemic species. Natural history lessons have never been more fun.