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18 places we plan for couples and families, from overwater villas in the Maldives to park days in Orlando. Each page covers when to go, the cost level and traveling with family.
18 destinations
United StatesOrlandoTheme-park days with a plan behind them, and a resort pool waiting at the end.
United StatesHawaii (Maui & Oahu)Volcanic peaks, warm reefs and aloha, from Waikiki's energy to Maui's slower rhythm.
GreeceGreek Isles (Santorini & Mykonos)Caldera sunsets, whitewashed lanes and island-hopping across the Aegean.
Indian OceanMaldivesOne island, one resort and a lagoon for a front yard.
ItalyAmalfi CoastCliffside villages, lemon groves and long lunches above the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Mexico · Yucatán PeninsulaCancún & the Riviera MayaTurquoise water at the resort, with cenotes and Mayan ruins a day trip away.
SwitzerlandSwiss AlpsScenic trains, alpine villages and mountain air for every generation.
AsiaJapan (Tokyo & Kyoto)Neon energy and temple calm, and remarkable hospitality.
FranceParisTimeless art, great bistros and the quiet pleasure of a perfect Paris morning.
Central AmericaCosta RicaVolcanoes, cloud forests and wildlife on the doorstep, with Pacific beaches to finish.
United StatesAlaskaGlaciers, whales and wild fjords, by ship, rail and floatplane.
CaribbeanSt. Lucia & Turks and CaicosRainforest peaks and powder-soft sand, two of the Caribbean's most romantic islands.
IndonesiaBaliEmerald rice terraces, graceful temples and villas designed for restoration.
United KingdomLondon & ScotlandRoyal history and West End nights, then castles, lochs and Highland glens.
United Arab EmiratesDubaiSkyline views by day, desert dinners by night and beach resorts in between.
CaribbeanPunta Cana & JamaicaCalm white-sand beaches in Punta Cana, waterfalls and reggae in Jamaica.
NordicIcelandWaterfalls, glaciers and geothermal lagoons under the midnight sun or northern lights.
Greece, Italy & beyondMediterranean CruiseA different port most mornings, from the Greek islands to the coast of Italy.