Coastal Escapes

Dreaming of a seaside escape? The best coastal destinations, cliff towns and beach villages — AI-curated itineraries with cinematic previews.

Sunset over Funchal, Madeira: red-tiled rooftops, church towers, lush gardens with bougainvillea, and a harbor beneath green hills.
dramatic, subtropical, adventurous, cinematic

Madeira Uncovered: Funchal, Fanal Forest & Volcanic Pools

Funchal · Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo · Porto Moniz · Fanal Forest (Laurisilva) · Ponta de São Lourenço · August 8, 2026
Cobblestone street in Cartagena's Old Town lined with colorful colonial balconies, bougainvillea, a palm tree and church tower at sunset.
Colourful, Colonial, Tropical, Vibrant

Cartagena & Colombia's Caribbean: Old Town to Rosario Islands

Cartagena Old Town (Ciudad Amurallada) · Getsemaní · Rosario Islands (Islas del Rosario) · Barú (Playa Blanca) · Santa Marta & Tayrona National Park · August 1, 2026
Snow-covered wooden ryokan inns line a canal at Ginzan Onsen, their warm lanterns glowing over bridges at dusk.
Nostalgic, Scenic, Serene, Authentic

Tohoku Road Trip: Ginzan Onsen, Matsushima & Samurai Towns

Ginzan Onsen · Matsushima Bay · Kakunodate · Geibikei Gorge · Lake Towada & Oirase Stream · July 25, 2026
Terracotta rooftops of Nafplio at golden hour, with the Bourtzi sea fortress and mountains across the calm bay.
Mythic, Ancient, Coastal, Cinematic

Peloponnese Road Trip: Nafplio, Mycenae & Monemvasia

Nafplio · Mycenae · Epidaurus · Monemvasia · Ancient Olympia · July 11, 2026
Tasmania Road Trip: Cradle Mountain to the Bay of Fires
Wild, Pristine, Gourmet, Untamed

Tasmania Road Trip: Cradle Mountain to the Bay of Fires

Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park · Freycinet Peninsula (Wineglass Bay) · Bay of Fires · Hobart & MONA · Bruny Island · July 5, 2026
Puglia Road Trip: Lecce, Alberobello & Bari's Best
Sun-drenched, Baroque, Authentic, Coastal

Puglia Road Trip: Lecce, Alberobello & Bari's Best

Lecce · Alberobello · Bari · Polignano a Mare · June 30, 2026
Pura Vida Off the Grid: Drake Bay and the Osa Peninsula
Wild, Biodiverse, Restorative, Adventurous

Pura Vida Off the Grid: Drake Bay and the Osa Peninsula

Drake Bay · Osa Peninsula · June 28, 2026
Vancouver Island Road Trip: Tofino, Victoria & Beyond
Wild, Coastal, Adventurous, Restorative

Vancouver Island Road Trip: Tofino, Victoria & Beyond

Tofino · Victoria · Cowichan Valley · Telegraph Cove · June 17, 2026
The Ultimate Off-the-Beaten-Path New Zealand Road Trip Guide
Rugged Outdoor Adventure, Road Trip

The Ultimate Off-the-Beaten-Path New Zealand Road Trip Guide

The Catlins · Taranaki Region · Karikari Peninsula · May 20, 2026
Think You Know Mykonos? These 3 Hidden Gems Might Change Your Mind
Authentic, Time-travel, Kayaking

Think You Know Mykonos? These 3 Hidden Gems Might Change Your Mind

Gioras Wood Medieval Mykonian Bakery (Maou area) · Mykonos Viona Organic Farm (Maou) · Rhenia (Rhenia Caves) · May 3, 2026
The Secret Spain: 3 Under-the-Radar Cities for Your 2026 Bucket List
Authentic, Cool, Ancient

The Secret Spain: 3 Under-the-Radar Cities for Your 2026 Bucket List

Logroño · Mérida · Cádiz · April 27, 2026
Greece Beyond the Blue Domes: Mani, Kefalonia, and Kimolos
Hidden Travel Destinations, Adventure

Greece Beyond the Blue Domes: Mani, Kefalonia, and Kimolos

Mani · Kefalonia · Kimolos · April 23, 2026
White Sand Beaches and Ancient Ruins in the Riviera Maya
exotic adventure

White Sand Beaches and Ancient Ruins in the Riviera Maya

Tulum · Cancun · Xia Kaan · April 11, 2026
Portugal's Atlantic Soul: Lisbon & Porto
romantic and cultural

Portugal's Atlantic Soul: Lisbon & Porto

Lisbon · Porto · April 9, 2026