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The tiny city-state, hidden away in a rocky Mediterranean harbor, has long been a playground for the wealthy. 🫰🏻 With nearly one in three of its residents millionaires, spotting a superyacht (or five) on your morning harbor stroll or a celeb at lunch is rarely a surprise. 🏎️

But Monaco is more than glitz and glamor. It’s an immensely beautiful place boasting many under-the-radar but spectacular attractions. Not bad for the second-smallest country in the world.

Welcome to Monaco 🇲🇨

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By no fault of their own, Seoul and the rest of South Korea have languished in comparative obscurity for decades. Tourists flock to neighbors Japan, China, and even Southeast Asia, leaving a mere trickle to fuel the Korean tourist industry. 🏯🎏

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Italy’s immensely popular. With cities like Rome, Milan, Venice, and Naples all vying for dominance, it’s clear the boot-shaped country is a tourism heavyweight. But, while everyone else argues over their favorite city, those lucky enough to see Florence already know their answer. 🌷🩷

Breathtaking from every angle and boasting an almost unmatched history, cuisine, and artistic reputation, Florence is a treat for every sense. Few destinations can offer so much. 🍝

Cliches are far too easy here. So we’ll just get to it. 🇮🇹

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Your first experience of Kenya’s vast wilderness, teeming with the world’s wildlife A-listers and framed by the majestic Kilimanjaro, is unforgettable. 🐘🦒⁠
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Hundreds of thousands of visitors pour into its borders every year, drawn to the teeming savannahs and enigmatic tribal cultures. But sticking solely to the increasingly commercialized tourist landscape sells a visit short. 🌅⁠
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No one can deny the breadth of Hawaii’s beauty.💫 But anyone who visits Kauai, the region’s oldest and smallest island, knows they weren’t created equal. 🌺⁠
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Impossible landscapes, etched out of volcanic rock by Mother Nature for almost five million years, captivate even the most city-slicking among us, while the effortlessly laid-back culture is preserved with more honesty than the busier islands. 🏖️⁠
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For an enormous country sprawling farther than the contiguous United States, Brazil can be criminally minimized by tourists.

Sure, Rio’s iconic Copacabana and Christ the Redeemer may be the headliners, but a staggering assortment of return-trip-justifying wonders often fly under the surface. Urban explorers can revel in the complexities of São Paulo and Rio, while the Amazon’s mysterious aura has bewitched visitors for centuries. 🇧🇷

Grab your best pair of dancing shoes. 🩰

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Is there a destination more divisive than Las Vegas?

Sin City’s reputation as a debauchery-laced playground precedes it, annually drawing thousands of eager bachelors 🕺🏻and bachelorettes 🪩 and dissuading those of a calmer persuasion.

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Sydney might steal the limelight when it comes to Australia. But frankly, that’s a good thing for Melbourne (and you). With half the volume of tourists, you’ll have a bit more of it to yourself. 🇦🇺

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Think Japan, and our limited understanding springs to the hyper-modern energy of mega-cities like Tokyo. Then maybe to the serene atmosphere of Shinto Shrines and blossom gardens.

But it might not take you to Okinawa. 🌊🌿

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Snow sports are firmly at the top of the list this time of year, but Jackson Hole is a year-round destination, whatever your interests may be. Wanna make a splash? The white water is spectacular. Hiking nut? You’re spoilt for choice. Dive into the best things to do in Jackson Hole.

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There’s getting away from things, and there’s going to the Seychelles.

Eight hundred miles off the east coast of Africa, the 115-island-strong archipelago is renowned for its idyllic stretches of gold and turquoise, paired with its collection of high-end luxury resorts and unique mish-mash of cultures.

You might come for the beach. But you’ll leave with far more.🏖️🕶️

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To say Tbilisi is a city like no other is to reduce its wonder to an overtired cliche.

The Georgian capital’s unique qualities have simmered away for millennia, fusing the cultural complexities of straddling the European and Asian continents. Romans, Persians, Turks, Mongols, Ottomans, and, finally, the Soviet Union have all passed through, each imparting their flourishes to the city’s canvas.

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Miami is a place to be seen. And to be seen looking good.

Showing off a little is the secret to fun in Miami, whether that’s a little muscle on South Beach or a few bottles in one of the city’s renowned nightclubs.

But, don’t forget to look beyond the glitz. Under the surface is a bustling cultural fusion simmering with art, music, and an eclectic array of culinary heavyweights all begging for discovery.

Party in the city where the heat is on.

Welcome to Miami.

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Kuala Lumpur, the bustling capital of Malaysia–possibly the most underrated country in Southeast Asia–is a kaleidoscopic rollercoaster.

It may only be 165 years old, but its unique cityscape embodies every facet of Malaysia’s complex history. The soaring Petronas towers, futuristic symbols of the country’s business edge, sit mere blocks from traditional Malay shophouses. Taoist temples rub shoulders with Buddhist monasteries and haunting prayer calls echo around the Batu Caves. All the while the region’s last pieces of virgin rainforest grumble with life.

Creatively stunted travel publications are quick to pin the term “melting pot” on any city with a cluster of diversity. But while it’s a cliched overstatement in most destinations, it sells Kuala Lumpur's cultural fusion far short.

Grab a kopi, lah.

Welcome to Kuala Lumpur.

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Few destinations, if any, can balance mythological grandeur with a hard-partying reputation the way the Greek Islands can.

Six thousand islands and islets punctuate the Aegean Sea, lending the region the ability to cater to any kind of traveler at almost any time of year.

History buff? Head to Rhodes.

24-hour party-person? Mykonos awaits.

Grab your swimsuit/hiking boots/history book/Michelin guide.

Welcome to the Greek Isles.

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Ancient yet modern. Simple yet complex. Always exhilarating. The Catalonian capital is as wildly varied as the artists inspired by it.

Built on the bones of the Roman city of Barcino, Barcelona is now one of Europe’s most spectacular cities and a permanent fixture on every bucket list.

Its towering gothic cathedrals, modernist masterpieces, and millennia-spanning quarters make it worth the visit alone, but architecture is only the facade. Underneath is a flourishing cultural paradise where fine art, music, food, and, of course, alcohol can thrive.

Grab your Cava.

Welcome to Barcelona.

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The Rust Belt’s gleaming these days, and nowhere more so than Pittsburgh.

As recently as a decade ago, Pittsburgh was awash with post-industrial angst. But from the ruins of the steel industry, a remarkable city emerged, its eyes firmly set on the future. It still clings proudly to its gritty demeanor, but under the scowl is a burgeoning cultural scene rivaling the biggest cities in the country.

Pittsburgh is going places. Better visit before the secret gets out...

Welcome to Pittsburgh.

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Avoiding cliches is a tremendous task when describing Oaxaca City.⁠
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Boasting a history and culture far larger cities would kill for and a now legendary culinary tradition, this unassuming metropolis has cast a spell on the world of tourism.⁠
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Cobbled streets punctuate a kaleidoscopic array of architecture; its churches are some of the finest in the Americas; and the Zapotec historical tradition is as rich as anywhere in Mexico. But of course, the food (widely regarded as some of the best cuisines on the planet) is stealing the show.⁠

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Vikings, fairies, mythical sea gods, and screaming motorcycles—all integral parts of an average Tuesday on the Isle of Man.⁠
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Floating proudly in the Irish Sea, the island’s independent spirit makes it a unique addition to any UK itinerary. But, make no mistake, the Manx people are not British. Operating as a crown dependency, the Isle of Man has its own government, laws, and language, as well as a quirky traditional culture steeped in Celtic folklore.⁠
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There’s nowhere quite like it.⁠
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Welcome to the Isle of Man.⁠
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Few countries can own their reputation as a true adventurers' paradise like Sri Lanka.⁠
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Exploding with life and color, every sense is satisfied in Sri Lanka: the sight of an unforgettable sunset over rolling surf; the feeling of an elephant’s trunk on your shoulder; the smell of tea; the churning sound of a jungle train; and the taste of a delectable cuisine, often overlooked in the western world.⁠
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And those are just the quantifiable senses. The warm welcome of the locals is legendary, and it's likely the Sri Lankan smile will stay long in your heart, long after you leave.⁠
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Welcome to Sri Lanka🇱🇰⁠
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Another of the US’ epic natural playgrounds, Joshua Tree National Park has lured visitors (and inhabitants) for almost 8 thousand years. Poised at the collision point between the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, the unforgettable landscape is incomparable.

From its otherworldly eponymous trees and dramatic plant life to the mesmerizing rock formations and unbeatable stargazing, the park will make a nature lover out of even the most stalwart of homebodies.

Welcome to Joshua Tree🌳

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There’s no denying Italy’s reputation as a travel powerhouse. With globally adored destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, and Venice, it’s incomparable. But that breadth of spectacle means places like heavenly Sardinia can fly just under the radar–but not for long.⁠
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Isolated miles from the mainland and within touching distance of the French island of Corsica, Sardinia is a wonderland. Its breathtakingly diverse landscapes fused with a unique culture and a delectable culinary scene, is helping transform it into one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations. (And we haven’t even mentioned the beaches.)⁠
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Grab it while it’s hot.⁠
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Welcome to Sardinia🏝️

There’s no denying Italy’s reputation as a travel powerhouse. With globally adored destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, and Venice, it’s incomparable. But that breadth of spectacle means places like heavenly Sardinia can fly just under the radar–but not for long.

Isolated miles from the mainland and within touching distance of the French island of Corsica, Sardinia is a wonderland. Its breathtakingly diverse landscapes fused with a unique culture and a delectable culinary scene, is helping transform it into one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations. (And we haven’t even mentioned the beaches.)

Grab it while it’s hot.

Welcome to Sardinia🏝️

If social media is anything to go by, Austin’s been an up-and-coming destination for almost a decade. The truth is the Texas state capital cemented its status as one of the US’ best cities years ago.⁠
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While its stratospheric growth diluted the beloved small-town atmosphere that once attracted millions of new transplants, it also prompted a cultural explosion–art, music, food, and any other creative exploit you can imagine all thrive within the city limits.⁠
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And then there’s the barbeque…⁠
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Welcome to Austin🤠

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Soaring high above the Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon 🏝️ captures the stunning beauty of this natural wonder from a unique perspective🪂

Ölüdeniz is a beautiful seaside resort village located on the southwest coast of Turkey 🇹🇷 It is known for its stunning turquoise lagoon, white sand beach, and lush green mountains ⛰️ One of the most popular activities to do here is go paragliding from the nearby Babadağ mountain. During the day the entire sky if filled with people jumping off the mountain and paragliding above the coast. It is truly an amazing experience and one that you can’t miss if you visit Ölüdeniz.

Would you go paragliding in this beautiful town?🪂⤵️

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Italy’s bustling business capital is a unique corner of the country. While it still boasts the stunning historical monuments Italy is renowned for, the pulsating, fast-paced, and forward-facing energy is the draw.

Fashion, art, and technology sing, while, as with the rest of the country, a life-changing plate of food is never far away. Just make sure you dressed to impress.

Benvenuti a Milano.

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