Arenal Volcano rising above green fields and rainforest, Costa Rica
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Cancún & Riviera Maya

A wooden pier reaching into clear turquoise water on Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Cancún · 5 days

5-Day Cancún Itinerary: Beaches, Isla Mujeres & Tulum

A balanced first trip: easy beach days bookended around the region's three classic outings: Isla Mujeres, the Tulum ruins and a cenote swim.

Beach & culture · Best for couples, friends and first-timers
Palm trees on the white-sand beach at Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Cancún · 7 days

7-Day All-Inclusive Cancún & Riviera Maya Vacation

An all-inclusive week with plenty of pool time, plus a handful of the best excursions in the Riviera Maya, paced so nobody gets worn out.

All-inclusive & family · Best for families and travelers who want to relax

Punta Cana

Palm-lined white sand and shallow turquoise water on Saona Island, Dominican Republic
Punta Cana · 5 days

5-Day Punta Cana Itinerary: Beaches, Saona & Lagoons

Mostly relaxation, with Isla Saona's postcard beaches and a morning in the freshwater lagoons of Indigenous Eyes.

Beach & relaxation · Best for couples and first-timers
Palm trees along a sandy beach with calm blue water in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Punta Cana · 7 days

7-Day All-Inclusive Punta Cana Vacation Plan

A relaxed all-inclusive week with a few memorable outings, from Hoyo Azul to the colonial streets of Santo Domingo.

All-inclusive & family · Best for families and groups

Maui

The volcanic crater landscape of Haleakalā National Park, Maui
Maui · 5 days

5-Day Maui Itinerary: Haleakalā, Road to Hana & Molokini

The essential Maui highlights in five days, arranged so jet lag works in your favor (early mornings for sunrise and snorkeling).

Nature & beaches · Best for first-time visitors and couples
Wailua Falls dropping through green rainforest on the Road to Hana, Maui
Maui · 7 days

7-Day Maui Family Vacation Itinerary

A slower week with beach mornings, shorter drives and kid-friendly highlights, plus a lūʻau night.

Family & relaxation · Best for families with kids

Oahu & Honolulu

Aerial view of Waikiki Beach and its hotels, Honolulu, Oahu
Oahu · 5 days

5-Day Oahu Itinerary: Waikiki, Pearl Harbor & North Shore

Oahu's must-dos in five easy days, with a rental car for just the North Shore day.

Beach, history & food · Best for first-timers and families
Waves rolling onto Laniakea Beach on Oahu's North Shore
Oahu · 7 days

7-Day Oahu Itinerary for Beach Lovers & Adventurers

A full week that adds Kualoa Ranch, rainforest hikes and a stay on the quieter side of the island.

Adventure & beaches · Best for active travelers and groups

Costa Rica

Rainforest meeting a curved sandy beach at Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Costa Rica · 7 days

7-Day Costa Rica Itinerary: Arenal & Manuel Antonio

The classic first trip: volcano, hot springs and hanging bridges, then rainforest wildlife and Pacific beaches.

Adventure & wildlife · Best for couples, friends and active families
A hanging bridge through the cloud forest canopy at Selvatura Park, Monteverde, Costa Rica
Costa Rica · 10 days

10-Day Costa Rica Itinerary: Arenal, Monteverde & Beaches

Volcano, cloud forest and dry-season beaches, flying in and out of Liberia (LIR).

Nature & beaches · Best for nature lovers with more time

Banff & the Canadian Rockies

Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier in Banff National Park, Alberta
Banff · 4 days

4-Day Banff Itinerary: Lake Louise & Moraine Lake

The essential Banff lakes and views in four days, with shuttles booked to avoid parking stress.

Mountains & nature · Best for first-timers and photographers
The wolf-shaped turquoise waters of Peyto Lake on the Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park
Banff · 7 days

7-Day Banff & Icefields Parkway Itinerary

Banff's highlights plus Yoho and one of the world's great drives north to Jasper.

Road trip & hiking · Best for road-trippers and hikers

New York City

Yellow taxis and billboards in Times Square, New York City
New York · 4 days

4-Day New York City Itinerary for First-Timers

NYC's icons grouped by neighborhood, so you spend your time exploring, not commuting.

City & culture · Best for first-timers, couples and friends
Rowboats on the lake in Central Park with Manhattan towers behind, New York City
New York · 5 days

5-Day New York City Family Itinerary

A kid-friendly pace with ferries, parks, museums and a Broadway matinee.

Family · Best for families with kids

Paris

The glass pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum, Paris
Paris · 5 days

5-Day Paris Itinerary: Louvre, Eiffel Tower & Versailles

Classic Paris by neighborhood, with museums timed around their closing days and an evening on the Seine.

Culture & romance · Best for first-timers and couples
The pink café La Maison Rose on a cobbled corner of Montmartre, Paris
Paris · 4 days

4-Day Romantic Paris Itinerary

Slow mornings, gardens, market food and evening views. Paris for two.

Romance & food · Best for couples and honeymooners

Rome

The Baroque Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy
Rome · 3 days

3-Day Rome Itinerary: Colosseum, Vatican & Trevi

Ancient Rome, Vatican City and the Baroque center in three well-paced days.

History & food · Best for first-timers
Ivy-covered buildings and outdoor dining on a street in Trastevere, Rome
Rome · 5 days

5-Day Rome Itinerary with Tivoli Day Trip

Rome's highlights with breathing room, Bernini at the Borghese and the gardens of Tivoli.

Culture & day trip · Best for travelers who like a slower pace

London

The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the Thames, London
London · 4 days

4-Day London Itinerary: Royal Sights, Museums & Shows

London's essentials grouped by area, with free museums and a West End show.

City & culture · Best for first-timers
The tree-lined approach to Windsor Castle, Windsor, England
London · 5 days

5-Day London Family Itinerary with Greenwich & Windsor

Dinosaurs, castles, river boats and royal pageantry at a family-friendly pace.

Family & history · Best for families

Lisbon & Portugal

The colorful Pena Palace on a forested hilltop in Sintra, Portugal
Lisbon · 4 days

4-Day Lisbon Itinerary with Sintra

Old Lisbon, Belém's monuments and Sintra's fairytale palaces, with fado and pastries along the way.

Culture & food · Best for first-timers and couples
Boats in the harbor and beach at Cascais, Portugal
Lisbon · 6 days

6-Day Lisbon, Sintra & Cascais Itinerary

A relaxed week mixing Lisbon's neighborhoods with the Atlantic coast.

City & coast · Best for travelers who want city plus beach

Tokyo

Visitors at the red gate and halls of Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, Tokyo
Tokyo · 5 days

5-Day Tokyo Itinerary for First-Timers

Old and new Tokyo by neighborhood, with a Hakone day for Mount Fuji views and hot springs.

City, food & culture · Best for first-timers
Mount Fuji rising beyond forested hills and a red torii gate on the lake at Hakone, Japan
Tokyo · 7 days

7-Day Tokyo Itinerary with Kamakura & Hakone

A full week in and around Tokyo, including a night at a traditional inn.

Culture & day trips · Best for travelers with a week

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