Best of Patagonia (with Iguazu)
This itinerary explores the highlights of Patagonia while also embracing a side trip to Iguazu Falls, and exploration of Buenos Aires, Santiago and surrounding areas. If you're only looking for a lim…
Itineraries
Our itineraries provide day-by-day suggestions for where to go and what to do. We try to cut out the chaff and keep you focused on the best of the best. We’ll recommend sights to see, activities you shouldn’t miss, places to eat, and the best spots for drinks and dessert. We think each of these trips is a fantastic way to see whatever country or region you’re visiting, but you’re, of course, free to modify them to fit your interests and travel plans.
- Argentina
- Austria
- Bermuda
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- England
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Panama
- Peru
- Portugal
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Thailand
- United States
- Vietnam
Argentina
Austria
Central Europe Highlights: Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Berlin
On this trip you'll see some of the most fantastic cities of Europe while also enjoying smaller towns nearby. From Vienna, known for its opulent cafes and music scene, to Budapest's soviet history an…
Oktoberfest, Austrian Alps, and Romantic Germany
On this trip you'll see Bavaria, fairy tale castles, charming medieval towns, gorgeous alpine scenery, and join the biggest recurring party in the world. Prost!Length: 9 DaysTransportation:…
Vienna
Welcome to charming Vienna - one of our favorite cities in the world. Regularly rated one of the best cities in the world to live, this was the capital of the mighty Hapsburg empire and oozes with hi…
Bermuda
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Balkan Highlights – Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina
This two-week trip will include the highlights of the Balkans and take you through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro. While this trip doesn't touch every single area of each country, …
Bosnia-Herzegovina
This quick trip will include the highlights of the Bosnia-Herzegovina. You'll explore the most popular sites, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the history, culture, and excellent food. This …
Brazil
Canada
Canadian Rockies – Banff/Lake Louise
As you can probably tell from the website, we've been to a lot of spectacular places. Mile for mile this may be the absolute best. Once in your life (if not more) you should visit here. Enjoy unpara…
Montreal
Montreal is both an extremely historic city while also offering a vibrant metropolitan vibe. The city is imbibed with millennia of history dating back to the St. Lawrence Iroquois and today, you can …
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
Balkan Highlights – Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina
This two-week trip will include the highlights of the Balkans and take you through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro. While this trip doesn't touch every single area of each country, …
Croatia Highlights
This eleven day trip (10 days if you cut out Korcula) will include the highlights of Croatia, and best yet, gets you out of Dubrovnik. This trip requires a car so be prepared to rent one. If you hav…
Czech Republic
Denmark
Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark is a magical yet laid-back city. It hosts the amazing and extremely charming Tivoli Gardens, beautiful palaces, a bohemian refuge, tons of great parks, restaurants, and a beautifu…
Essential Scandinavia
This two-week trip will take you to most of the major cities of Scandinavia, including Oslo, Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. You'll also have an opportunity to explore the spectacular …
England
England
This three week trip hits the highlights of this beautiful and historic country. You'll start in bustling London, then head to quaint villages and see a smattering of palaces and castles in between. …
London
Welcome to London! A bustling metropolis and one of the great cities of the world, London is home to millennia of history from William the Conqueror to William Shakespeare to Prince William. London h…
Estonia
Essential Scandinavia
This two-week trip will take you to most of the major cities of Scandinavia, including Oslo, Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. You'll also have an opportunity to explore the spectacular …
Tallinn
Tallinn is the small, yet incredibly charming capital of Estonia. Set right on the Baltic Sea, it has an Old Town that rivals any in Europe. Taste the local beer, get lost in the winding streets, and…
Finland
France
Burgundy, Provence, and the French Riviera
Welcome to Burgundy, Provence and French Riviera where you'll spend the next week enjoying the best of France. A stay in Burgundy lets you enjoy France's countryside, sporting rolling hills, mustard …
France to Spain – Dordogne to Catalonia
Welcome to the France and Spain! This trip will wind you from the castle speckled villages of medieval France to the North East coast of Spain and bustling Barcelona. Enjoy the food, drinks, history …
Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley
Visit this lovely corner of France to experience history, fantastic scenery, charming villages, wonderful food, and wine. You could do this trip by bus and train but we strongly suggest renting a car…
Paris
"Paris is always a good idea.” – Audrey Hepburn“A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life.” – Thomas JeffersonThe Eiffel TowerBonjour …
Germany
Berlin
Berlin is a funky city full of art and culture and steeped in history. It's also huge. It's a city that has seen many transitions from the classical days to a seat of Kaisers to WWII and the soviet c…
Central Europe Highlights: Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Berlin
On this trip you'll see some of the most fantastic cities of Europe while also enjoying smaller towns nearby. From Vienna, known for its opulent cafes and music scene, to Budapest's soviet history an…
German Christmas Markets
On this trip you'll see the most wonderful holiday markets in the world. Germany celebrates the Christmas season like no one else, and each city and town offers up their own markets. But while you're…
Oktoberfest, Austrian Alps, and Romantic Germany
On this trip you'll see Bavaria, fairy tale castles, charming medieval towns, gorgeous alpine scenery, and join the biggest recurring party in the world. Prost!Length: 9 DaysTransportation:…
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Iceland in Four Days
Day 1 - Blue Lagoon and ReykjavikArrive at Keflavik International Airport in the morningPick up a rental car or plan to opt for a tour bus for your 3rd day Iceland outside of Reykjavik without a …
Iceland in Two Weeks
Welcome to Iceland, a land of glaciers, lagoons, hiking, and hot springs. This two week trip will take you on a ring around the island. Don't expect a lot of big cities; once you leave Reykjavik you'…
India
Ireland
Dublin
Dublin is an easy-to-navigate, compact, walkable city. Our best advice is to use the sights as much as an excuse to wander. Adjust activities and days depending on your arrival time.Length: 3+ d…
Ireland in Two Weeks
Ireland is an incredibly beautiful country with rolling green hills, ruins older than the pyramids, great music and friendly pubs. From the metropolitan city of Dublin to the famous Cliffs of Moher a…
Italy
Florence
Florence is a bustling and lovely city, less dirty and more romantic than Rome but equally historic, and a charming jumping off point for tuscany or the Cinque Terre. It is the birthplace of Renaissa…
Italy – Northern Italy to Tuscany
We've been to Italy several times before and visited the standard highlights: Florence, Venice, Rome, etc. We designed this trip to focus more on the countryside and villages. You'll see the famous l…
Sicily in Two Weeks
Most tourists skip Sicily, instead heading to Rome, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast. But Sicily offers stunning and impressive antiquities, unique and delicious food, friendly people, turquoise water…
Venice
Venice is one of Europe's best preserved big cities. It's also one of its most crowded. It's actually made up of a hundred islands strung together by bridges, and you'll spend time getting lost (it's…
Japan
Mexico
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a fantastic city - beautiful canals, incredible history, great restaurants...you won't want to leave. With only 2 days, focus on the first 2 days of the itinerary but add the Van Gogh Mu…
Netherlands
Canals, tulips, windmills, colorful gabled houses...you are in for a treat. Two weeks allows you to really get a chance to enjoy the country. Any time of year is great, but if you come in April you'r…
New Zealand
New Zealand North and South
We're honestly not sure that anywhere in the world is as pretty as New Zealand. New Zealand has incredible beaches, mountains, adventure activities, food, wineries...you name it, they have it. This i…
New Zealand North Island
Most people in New Zealand live on the North Island and it is packed with things to see. In this two-week trip you can sample some of the highlights.Day 1 - Auckland to NorthlandArrive in Auk…
New Zealand South Island
The South Island of New Zealand has spectacular mountain scenery, fjords, beaches, wine regions and adventure tourism. This two-week trip hits some of the highlights.Length: 15 daysTransporta…
Norway
Essential Scandinavia
This two-week trip will take you to most of the major cities of Scandinavia, including Oslo, Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. You'll also have an opportunity to explore the spectacular …
Svalbard Summer Arctic Adventure
Whether you visit in summer or winter, your trip to Svalbard will be magical. This trip will take you the arctic in the summer for hiking, kayaking, a cruise on the Arctic Ocean, horseback riding, an…
Tromsø and the Northern Lights
Length: 3 DaysTransportation: This is walking/tour based trip.Best Guide Book: Lonely Planet NorwayIf the northern lights are on your bucket list there's few better places to see them th…
Panama
Peru
Portugal
Lisbon
Lisbon is a delightful city to visit with charming neighborhoods, great day trips nearby, and unique architecture
Madeira
Madeira, a small island off the coast of Portugal, may be one of the prettiest places you'll ever visit. With spilling bougainvillea, tropical landscapes, waterfalls, thick forests, and sheer number of adventure options, you'll be nearly overwhelmed with things to do.
Portugal in 2 Weeks
On this trip you'll see the beautiful beaches of the Algarve, terraced hills and vineyards of the Duoro Valley, and plenty of history in between.Length: 16 days (with options to shorten)This …
Spain and Portugal in Two Weeks
Welcome to Spain and Portugal! Spain, protected by the Pyrenees, developed differently from the rest of Europe, embracing a unique history and culture. Spain was a Muslim country for more than 700 ye…
The Azores
The Azores off the coast of Portugal are one of the prettiest collections of islands anywhere in the entire world. Lush with hydrangeas, tropical and warm, you can spend your days hiking, swimming, and eating incredible food.
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Barcelona
Welcome to Spain's most famous northern city: Barcelona! This quick weekend trip is perfect for exploring the city and closest nearby sites. If you're already in Europe, this is a quick trip for a weekend. Or considering adding it to another itinerary, such as Spain in 10 Days or enjoy France to Spain: Dordogne to Catalonia.
France to Spain – Dordogne to Catalonia
Welcome to the France and Spain! This trip will wind you from the castle speckled villages of medieval France to the North East coast of Spain and bustling Barcelona. Enjoy the food, drinks, history …
Spain and Portugal in Two Weeks
Welcome to Spain and Portugal! Spain, protected by the Pyrenees, developed differently from the rest of Europe, embracing a unique history and culture. Spain was a Muslim country for more than 700 ye…
Spain in Ten Days
Protected by the Pyrenees, Spain developed differently from the rest of Europe. Spain was a Muslim country for more than 700 years, and the Moorish influence lends a unique character to the country.…
Sweden
Thailand
United States
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Louisiana
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York
- Oregon
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- Washington, D.C.
Alaska
Central Alaska
On this trip you'll visit the largest region of the state. Instead of the island chain, you'll be exploring the interior (mostly) by car. This trip allows you to sample the most charming towns in the…
Southeast Alaska
On this trip you'll visit some of the absolute prettiest parts and most charming towns of this state - the southeast. All of these towns sit on the sea, and because of this, the coastal wildlife expe…
Southeast and Central Alaska
On this trip visit some of the highlights of this amazing (and enormous) state. This is a jam-packed trip. No, seriously. You move quickly and the days are full. If you want more time to hike or rela…
Arizona
California
California Road Trip: Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Death Valley (with Mammoth and Las Vegas)
This trip takes you to two of California's most remarkable national parks: Death Valley and Joshua Tree, following a relaxing few days in lovely Palm Springs. It offers an optional extension to enjoy…
Highlights of Northern California
Northern California is one of the most beautiful places on earth (we might be a little biased being from here). Picking the highlights is an impossible task. This itinerary doesn't hit everything, b…
Los Angeles
Also known as Tinsel Town, Los Angeles can certainly be star-studded with its Hollywood sites. However it's also home to outstanding beaches, wonderful museums, and a stellar dining scene. We recomme…
Napa Valley and Surrounding Wine Region
Napa Valley is hard to beat. It's quintessential California wine region - a pretty valley covered with vineyards and wildflowers everywhere you look nestled between rolling hills that go from green t…
San Francisco
A trip to the San Francisco Bay Area should of course, focus on the city itself. San Francisco is one of the prettiest cities in North America with its lovely Victorians, cable cars climbing up steep…
Colorado
Florida
Hawaii
A Week on Maui
Maui is arguably the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands. It certainly has a lot going for it: great beaches, whales, volcanoes, and one of the best drives anywhere. Maui Revealed is the best guide…
Big Island of Hawaii
Hawaii's Big Island (also called Kona and the island of Hawaii) is a rugged tropical paradise. You'll see incredible volcanoes, beautiful beaches, towering waterfalls, great hiking, and towns with an…
Kauai Highlights
This is perhaps the most laid back of all the Hawaiian islands and greener than the rest. This is the sort of place that feels more like a friendly small town. There is somewhat less happening than …
Louisiana
Maine
Coastal Maine
Maine is romantic with sweeping seascapes, quaint towns, trees turning red and gold in the autumn, and lighthouses perched atop rocky outposts. Most visit for the fresh New England air and Acadia Nat…
New England Fall – Adirondacks from Maine to New York
There may be no better place to spend fall than in New England. The colors are legendary, the weather is crisp but not too cold, and the apple cider is flowing. This two week trip starts in lovely co…
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
Holiday Season in NYC
The holiday season in NYC is magical. The city has so much holiday spirit, it actually inspired the famous poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'. The weather is colder, the largest parade in the cou…
New England Fall – Adirondacks from Maine to New York
There may be no better place to spend fall than in New England. The colors are legendary, the weather is crisp but not too cold, and the apple cider is flowing. This two week trip starts in lovely co…
New York City
Welcome to the busiest city in the United States. New York is the epicenter for culture, architecture, fashion, and dining - there's plenty to experience for everyone. Remember, the city never sleeps…
Oregon
Bend, Oregon
Bend is a very special place (to the point where we've debated moving there many times). The town itself is cute and artsy. It's filled with an infinite number of craft breweries and restaurants serv…
Pacific Coastal Northwest
Welcome to the beautiful Pacific Northwest! On this trip you will visit the two capitals of the American Northwest, Seattle and Portland, travel along part of the Oregon Coast to the Olympic Peninsul…
Portland Oregon
Portland is a fun and quirky city with wonderful restaurants, pretty parks, and the best books store in the world. Enjoy a weekend visit, or use it as a launching point for a further exploration of t…
Utah
Vermont
Washington
Highlights of Washington State
Welcome to Washington! On this trip you will visit Washington state's most famous city, Seattle, and travel along part of the Olympic Peninsula, visit the beautiful San Juan Islands, and head to Moun…
Pacific Coastal Northwest
Welcome to the beautiful Pacific Northwest! On this trip you will visit the two capitals of the American Northwest, Seattle and Portland, travel along part of the Oregon Coast to the Olympic Peninsul…
Washington, D.C.
A Week in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C, the United State's capital is a lovely city to explore. Full of history, museums (a good number free), historical architecture, famous government buildings, fantastic food, and best …
Two Weeks Around Washington, D.C.
This tour shows you the very best of Washington, D.C. during the first week. The second week is an opportunity to explore the area around the nation's capital, including charming historic towns, the …
Vietnam
Vietnam and Thailand
This trip will take to you some of the highlights in two fantastic southeast Asian countries. You'll see the temples, palaces, and markets of Bangkok, bask on the beaches of Phuket, and dive in Thai…
Vietnam in 2 Weeks
This trip will take to you some of the highlights of Vietnam. You'll cruise the Mekong, learn about Vietnam War history, and see Ho Chi Minh City. Then you'll head to the middle coastline to see the …