Coastal Escapes

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

Lake Bled at sunrise with its island church, a small boat crossing calm water, and misty Julian Alps behind.
Alpine, emerald, compact, cinematic

Slovenia Road Trip: Lake Bled, the Soča Valley & Piran

Lake Bled · Lake Bohinj & Vintgar Gorge · Soča Valley (Bovec & Kobarid) · Ljubljana · Piran · September 19, 2026
Red rorbu cabins of Reine, Lofoten, line a calm fjord reflecting snow-dusted mountain peaks at golden hour.
Arctic, dramatic, wild, cinematic

Lofoten Road Trip: Reine, Henningsvær & Arctic Beaches

Reine & Hamnøy (Moskenesøya) · Henningsvær · Haukland & Uttakleiv Beaches (Vestvågøy) · Svolvær & Trollfjord · Nusfjord · September 19, 2026
Traditional red-tiled Okinawan houses line a stone path at sunset, with castle walls and the sea beyond.
Tropical, Turquoise, Island-hopping, Serene

Okinawa Island Guide: Ishigaki, Iriomote & Taketomi by Sea

Naha & Shuri Castle · Kabira Bay (Ishigaki) · Iriomote Island · Taketomi Island · Miyako Island · September 12, 2026
Aerial view of Split at sunset, with its bell tower, palm-lined seafront promenade and boats on the calm Adriatic.
Coastal, Cinematic, Sun-drenched, Historic

Dalmatian Coast Guide: Split, Hvar & Dubrovnik by Sea

Split · Hvar · Korčula · Dubrovnik · Mljet National Park · August 29, 2026
Purple heather moorland in Yorkshire at sunset, with a windswept tree, dry stone wall and stone village below
Windswept, Literary, Historic, Cinematic

Yorkshire Road Trip: Brontë Moors, the Dales & Whitby

Haworth & the Brontë Moors · Malham & the Yorkshire Dales · York · Whitby · The North York Moors & Goathland · August 22, 2026
Luxury yachts moored in a turquoise cove at Porto Cervo, Sardinia, framed by Mediterranean villas and granite hills.
Sun-drenched, Coastal, Wild, Glamorous

Sardinia Road Trip: Costa Smeralda, Alghero & the Gulf of Orosei

Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo) · Cala Gonone & the Gulf of Orosei · Alghero · Bosa · Cagliari · August 15, 2026
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
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