From Beaches to Bucket-List Adventures

From sun vacations to city breaks to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, find your next dream vacation with our picks for the best culture, relaxation and adventure spots for 2025.    

• Tulum, Mexico  

With beaches and all-inclusive resorts that are perfect for relaxation and seclusion, we still can’t get enough of Tulum. Pose in front of the Ven a la Luz (raw love) woman sculpture, be enchanted by breathtaking treehouse vibes and stunning ocean views at Azulik or take a dip in a tucked-away cenote at Atik Tulum Park.  

• Aruba  

If white sands, azure shores and all-inclusive options aren’t enough to convince you, you can also frolic with the pink-plumed residents of Flamingo Island, climb the 562 steps at Hooiberg on a clear day to catch a glimpse of Venezuela, then stop by local favourite Eduardo’s Beach Shack for a smoothie bowl.   

• Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.  

Yes, you’ll need to listen to some live country music and visit the Grand Ole Opry, but don’t miss out on browsing the shops in 12 South and the Gulch or testing if your taste buds can handle some Nashville hot chicken.  

• Los Angeles, California, U.S.  

Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), hike the Solstice Canyon Trail in Malibu to see the ruins of a grand estate and snap a photo at Urban Light, an installation featuring over 200 restored streetlamps from the 1920s and 1930s, located at the entrance to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.   

• Porto, Portugal  

Sure, you’ve been to Lisbon, but have you tried Porto? Browse for a new read at the stunning Livraria Lello, go graffiti-spotting in search of “the big blue cat,” and of course, take in a sip or two of Port wine, while stopping for a photo in front of the beautiful, blue-tiled facade of Baroque church, Igreja do Carmo along the way.  

• Prague, Czech Republic  

Swoon over the architecture in the Klementinum Baroque Library or the Astronomical Clock, which tracks both time and celestial events. Check out installations like the Head of Franz Kafka, a rotating, mirrored sculpture that constantly changes its form, or the mind-bending Infinity Book Tower.  

• Naples, Italy  

Wind through the narrow alleys of Quartieri Spagnoli to catch a glimpse of the street art and sample some margherita pizza, look up at Minerva and Apollo in the breathtaking Teatro di San Carlo (the oldest continuously operating opera house in Europe), or take in the view of Mount Vesuvius from Posillipo on the northern coast.    

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

Immerse yourself in the magic of Tijuca rainforest and look for monkeys an toucans, ascend Sugarloaf Mountain in a cable car for panoramic views of the city's sparkling coastline, wander the lush paths of Jardim Botânico or stroll the iconic black-and-white tiled promenade at Copacabana Beach.  

• Auckland, New Zealand  

Take the ferry to Waiheke Island (keep an eye out for whales!) where you can tour local wineries, try a surf lesson at Piha beach or head to Rotorua where you can glide down an underground river illuminated by thousands of glowworms. Along the way, step into lush pastures and cozy interiors at the Hobbiton Movie Set.