Best destinations for families

Minoan ruins, mountain villages, and the best olive oil on earth

Dramatic cliffs, grass-roof villages, North Atlantic raw

Volcanic crater lakes, hot springs, Atlantic whales

Gaudí, beaches, and late-night tapas

Tramuntana mountains meet turquoise Mediterranean coves

Neolithic temples, Game of Thrones filming, warm winter sun

Northern lights, hot springs, and volcanic drama

Whitewashed cliffs and world-famous sunsets

Matterhorn at your window, car-free alpine perfection

Hanseatic wharf and gateway to the fjords

Terraced vineyards, port wine cruises, quintas

Walled old town on the Adriatic

Adventure capital of the Alps with Jungfrau backdrops

French Riviera glamour with Italian flavor

Fjords at your doorstep, Viking heritage, sleek design

Diocletian's Palace on the Adriatic

Paella birthplace, futuristic architecture, Mediterranean beaches

Tiny fortress capital with outsized history

Five pastel villages clinging to the Ligurian coast

Amber-colored Hanseatic port city rebuilt with care

Fairy-tale capital on a dragon-guarded river

Covered bridges, Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne clarity

Mozart's city framed by Alpine peaks

Lakefront luxury, Swiss precision, alpine access

Salt-mine lakeside village Instagram-famous for a reason

Diving hub with whale sharks, Kawasan Falls, lechon

Digital-nomad paradise with temples and elephant sanctuaries

Supercars, skylines, and desert luxury

Skyline city with dim sum and mountain trails

Duty-free island with mangrove jungle and waterfalls

Apple-tree foothills below Tien Shan

Beach city with temples, seafood markets, and skyline baths

Golden Bridge, China Beach, gateway to Hội An

Hawker stalls and street art in colonial George Town

Hokkaido's snow-festival capital and ramen paradise

Hawker feasts and futuristic gardens

Night markets, bubble tea, and Taiwan's warm welcome

Sultanate capital of gold-domed mosques and water villages

Port city gateway to tea country and tropical beaches

Moving Peace Memorial and nearby Miyajima's floating torii

Alaskan gateway to glaciers, wildlife, and northern lights

Beaches, Hollywood, and endless suburbs

Turquoise glacier lakes in the Canadian Rockies

Lighthouses, lobster rolls, and sand-dune beach towns

Perfect weather, fish tacos, and surf beach culture

Maya ruins overlooking Caribbean blue

Mountains meet ocean, skiing meets sailing

Hills, fog, and tech-era food innovation

Pacific Northwest coffee, Pike Place, and mountain views

Red rock country, hiking vortex, spa retreats

Gateway to Banff with Stampede rodeo summer energy

Active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, Kona coffee farms

Oahu's Waikiki, volcanic trails, and shave ice

Adventure capital of the world on Lake Wakatipu

Harbor city with beaches, coffee, and coastal walks

Harbor city of volcanoes, yachts, and Polynesian culture

Gateway to Machu Picchu, Incan capital

Walled colonial jewel on the Caribbean coast

World-class cuisine and Pacific cliffs of Miraflores

Andean capital with colonial treasures and Galapagos access

Andes-backed capital with rising food and wine scene

Table Mountain, wine routes, and penguins

Spice island turquoise beaches and Stone Town alleys

Urban safari capital with Nairobi National Park at the edge

Art Deco port city and Hassan II Mosque