Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel sitting high in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It was built around 1450 but was largely unknown to the outside world until 1911. The site is perched at about 7,970 feet above sea level, surrounded by misty mountain peaks and lush cloud forest.

What Makes It Special

This ancient city is one of the best-preserved examples of Inca architecture in the world. The way the stone structures align with the sun during solstices shows just how advanced the Inca people were. No one is completely sure what the city was used for. Some believe it was a royal estate, others think it served as a religious retreat.

What Travelers Can Do

• Hike the famous Inca Trail (a 4-day trek through cloud forest and mountain passes)
• Explore the Sun Gate for panoramic views over the entire citadel
• Tour the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana stone
• Take the train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes for a more relaxed arrival

Best Time to Visit

May through October (dry season). Avoid January and February, which are the rainiest months.

Santorini is a crescent-shaped volcanic island in the southern Aegean Sea. Known for its dramatic cliffs, blue-domed churches, and white-washed buildings, it is one of the most photographed places on Earth. The island was shaped by a massive volcanic eruption thousands of years ago, creating its unique and unforgettable landscape.

What Makes It Special

Santorini is a crescent-shaped volcanic island in the southern Aegean Sea. Known for its dramatic cliffs, blue-domed churches, and white-washed buildings, it is one of the most photographed places on Earth. The island was shaped by a massive volcanic eruption thousands of years ago, creating its unique landscape.

What Travelers Can Do

• Watch the famous sunset from the clifftop village of Oia
• Explore the archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Bronze Age city buried by the volcano
• Swim at the dramatic Red Beach
• Take a catamaran cruise around the caldera with a swimming stop
• Tour local wineries for the island’s famous Assyrtiko wine

Best Time to Visit

April through June or September through November — warm weather without the overwhelming summer crowds.

Kyoto was Japan’s imperial capital for over a thousand years. Today it remains the country’s cultural heart. With over 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, and 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Kyoto is a living museum of Japanese history and tradition.

What Makes It Special

What makes Kyoto truly special is how seamlessly ancient culture blends into modern daily life. You can spot geisha in traditional kimono walking cobblestone streets in the Gion district, then stumble upon a centuries-old tea house around the corner. The city’s gardens, bamboo groves, and golden pavilions create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else.

What Travelers Can Do

• Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates
• Stroll through the otherworldly Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
• Tour the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) reflected in its mirror pond
• Participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony
• Explore the Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s vibrant covered food market
• Take a day trip to Nara to feed the friendly wild deer

Best Time to Visit

March–May for cherry blossoms. October–November for autumn foliage. Both seasons are magical but very busy.

The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife reserves, covering nearly 5,700 square miles of open plains, riverine forests, and savannah in northern Tanzania. It is home to the largest concentration of large mammals on the planet and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What Makes It Special

The Serengeti is most famous for the Great Migration — a circular journey of over 1.5 million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and other animals that follows the rains in search of fresh grass.

What Travelers Can Do

• Go on morning and evening game drives to spot the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino)
• Watch the dramatic Mara River crossings during migration season (July–October)
• Take a hot air balloon safari at dawn over the plains
• Visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about local culture

Best Time to Visit

June through October for the Great Migration river crossings. January through March for the calving season in the southern Serengeti.

Stretching about 30 miles along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, the Amalfi Coast is one of Europe’s most breathtaking shorelines. Vertical cliffs plunge into turquoise water, and colorful villages cling to the hillsides, connected by narrow, winding roads.

What Makes It Special

The Amalfi Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its dramatic natural beauty and well-preserved medieval architecture. Each village has its own personality. Positano is glamorous. Ravello is serene and artistic, and Amalfi buzzes with history.

What Travelers Can Do

• Hike the famous Path of the Gods trail for beautiful panoramic coastal views
• Swim in hidden sea caves accessible only by boat
• Visit the 9th-century Cathedral of Amalfi
• Take a boat tour to the Blue Grotto on nearby Capri
• Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii (a short drive away from Sorrento)

Best Time to Visit

May through June or September through October for good weather without the peak-summer crowds and inflated prices.

Bali is a small Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, terraced rice paddies, sandy beaches, and coral reefs. It is also deeply spiritual. Balinese Hinduism shapes daily life. You’ll see intricate temple offerings, incense-filled ceremonies, and ornate shrines everywhere you look

What Makes It Special

Bali offers a rare combination of spiritual depth, natural beauty, world-class surf, and warm hospitality. Whether you’re seeking a luxury wellness retreat, an adventure-packed surfing trip, or a cultural deep-dive, Bali has it.

What Travelers Can Do

• Surf world-class breaks at Kuta or the hip beaches of Canggu
• Hike to the Mount Batur volcano crater at sunrise
• Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud
• Take a Balinese cooking class and explore the local markets
• Witness a traditional Kecak fire dance at Uluwatu Temple at sunset
• Snorkel or dive the extraordinary reefs near Nusa Penida

Best Time to Visit

April through October (dry season). July and August are the most popular months — book accommodation early.

Patagonia is a vast, windswept region at the southern tip of South America, shared between Argentina and Chile. It encompasses glaciers, jagged mountain peaks, turquoise lakes, steppes, and dense forests. These are all largely untouched and beautiful.

What Makes It Special

Patagonia is one of the last true wilderness areas on Earth. The centerpiece is Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, home to the iconic three granite towers. Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina is one of the few advancing glaciers in the world.

What Travelers Can Do

• Hike the famous W Trek or the full O Circuit in Torres del Paine
• Watch Perito Moreno Glacier calve enormous ice blocks from viewing platforms
• Kayak among glaciers in the Beagle Channel near Ushuaia
• Go horseback riding on Argentine estancias (ranches)
• Spot penguin colonies at Punta Tombo on the Atlantic coast

Best Time to Visit

November through March (Southern Hemisphere summer). December and January offer the best weather for trekking.

The Maldives is a tropical nation made up of 26 atolls and over 1,000 coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. It sits so close to sea level that it is one of the most vulnerable countries to rising seas. It is a destination to experience sooner rather than later.

What Makes It Special

Few places on Earth rival the Maldives for sheer natural beauty above and below the water. Bioluminescent beaches that glow blue at night, crystal-clear lagoons, and overwater bungalows perched above technicolor coral reefs define the experience.

What Travelers Can Do

• Snorkel or dive with manta rays, whale sharks, and sea turtles
• Stay in an iconic overwater villa and wake up above the lagoon
• Watch bioluminescent plankton light up the shore after dark
• Take a sunset dolphin-watching cruise
• Try stand-up paddleboarding over shallow house reefs

Best Time to Visit

November through April — the dry season with the calmest seas and clearest water for diving and snorkeling.

Petra is an ancient city carved directly into rose-red sandstone cliffs in southern Jordan. Built by the Nabataean people over 2,000 years ago, it served as a powerful trading hub connecting Arabia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean. It’s often called the ‘Rose City’ for the color of the rock from which it is carved.

What Makes It Special

Walking through the narrow Siq (a mile-long slot canyon) and emerging suddenly before the Treasury, Petra’s most famous facad is one of the most memorable moments in travel. The scale of what ancient people carved by hand into solid rock is almost unbelievable.

What Travelers Can Do

• Walk the dramatic Siq canyon to the iconic Treasury facade
• Hike up to the Monastery (Ad Deir) for sweeping views over the desert landscape
• Explore the Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs
• Experience Petra by Night. Candlelit paths to the Treasury under the stars
• Hike Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) for a quieter, crowd-free experience

Best Time to Visit

March through May or September through November — manageable temperatures for walking the very extensive site.

Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park, established in 1885 in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. It covers over 2,500 square miles of mountain wilderness, featuring glacier-fed lakes of impossible turquoise blue, jagged peaks, dense forests, and abundant wildlife at every turn.

What Makes It Special

Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park, established in 1885 in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. It covers over 2,500 square miles of mountain wilderness, featuring glacier-fed lakes of impossible turquoise blue, jagged peaks, dense forests, and abundant wildlife.

What Travelers Can Do

• Hike to the Valley of the Ten Peaks above Moraine Lake
• Take the gondola to Sulphur Mountain for panoramic Rocky Mountain views
• Canoe on the impossibly beautiful Lake Louise
• Ski or snowboard at Banff Sunshine Village or Lake Louise Ski Resort
• Spot grizzly bears and elk along the Icefields Parkway
• Soak in the historic Banff Upper Hot Springs

Best Time to Visit

June through August for hiking and lake access. December through March for skiing and magical snowy mountain scenery.

Iceland is one of the best places on Earth to witness the Aurora Borealis, nature’s greatest light show. The northern lights appear when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth’s atmosphere, creating shimmering curtains of green, purple, and pink across the night sky.

What Makes It Special

Seeing the northern lights in person is a moving experience. No photo does justice to the swirling, dancing colors that fill the entire sky. Iceland adds to the magic with its volcanic landscapes, geothermal hot springs, and rugged coastlines. Iceland is worth visiting even on nights when the lights don’t appear.

What Travelers Can Do

• Chase the Aurora Borealis on a guided northern lights minibus tour
• Relax in the world-famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
• Drive the Golden Circle to see Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir geothermal area
• Hike on Vatnajökull. Europe’s largest glacier
• Explore the black sand beaches and sea arches at Vík

Best Time to Visit

September through March for northern lights viewing. June and July for the extraordinary midnight sun experience.

Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s largest game reserves, covering nearly 7,500 square miles in northeastern South Africa. It is home to an extraordinary density of wildlife, including all of the Big Five, and offers a range of accommodation options from luxury lodges to basic bush camps.

What Makes It Special

What sets Kruger apart is its accessibility. You can self-drive through the park in a rental car, a rare option not available in most African reserves. Yet despite this, Kruger still delivers wild encounters that feel completely unscripted.

What Travelers Can Do

• Self-drive game viewing through the park at your own pace
• Join guided walking safaris led by armed, certified rangers
• Go on night drives to spot leopards, hyenas, and other nocturnal animals
• Combine with the Panorama Route for the spectacular Blyde River Canyon

Best Time to Visit

May through September (dry season) — sparse vegetation makes animals much easier to spot at watering holes.

Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world — a 12th-century temple complex built by the Khmer Empire across more than 400 acres in northwestern Cambodia. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, it gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple and remains an active place of worship today.

What Makes It Special

Angkor Wat is remarkable not just for its scale but for the extraordinary detail of its carvings, bas-reliefs, and towers. Watching the sunrise reflect off the moat in front of Angkor Wat’s towers is one of the most iconic and magical travel moments in Southeast Asia.

What Travelers Can Do

• Explore Angkor Thom and the Bayon temple with its haunting giant stone faces
• Discover Ta Prohm, the ‘Tomb Raider temple’ where enormous trees grow through ancient ruins
• Rent a bicycle to explore the entire complex independently at your own pace
• Hire a tuk-tuk driver for a flexible multi-day tour of the temple complex

Best Time to Visit

November through March — cooler temperatures and lower humidity make exploring the vast site far more comfortable.

The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest, covering over 2.7 million square miles across nine South American countries — the majority in Brazil. It is home to about 10% of all species on Earth, including over 40,000 plant species, 1,300 bird species, and 3,000 types of fish.

What Makes It Special

The Amazon is not just a destination. It’s the lungs of the planet. Traveling deep into the jungle offers encounters with wildlife found nowhere else: pink river dolphins, capybaras, piranhas, anacondas, jaguars, and hundreds of species of brilliantly colored birds.

What Travelers Can Do

• Take a multi-day riverboat cruise along the Amazon River
• Spot pink river dolphins and walk jungle canopy bridges above the forest floor
• Visit a local indigenous community to learn traditional practices and crafts
• Go night kayaking to see caimans and glowing insects by flashlight

Best Time to Visit

May through September (lower water season) for easier jungle trekking and wildlife spotting along exposed riverbanks.

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, stretching 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and reaching depths of over a mile. It was carved by the Colorado River over millions of years, exposing rock layers that reveal nearly two billion years of Earth’s geological history.

What Makes It Special

No photograph prepares you for your first glimpse of the Grand Canyon. The layered red, orange, and purple rock walls disappear into the shadowy depths below. The canyon is not just a visual wonder, but a record of Earth’s ancient past written in rock.

What Travelers Can Do

• Hike the Bright Angel Trail or South Kaibab Trail down into the canyon
• Take a mule ride all the way down to the Colorado River
• Book a helicopter tour for a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the canyon
• Camp at the bottom of the canyon near historic Phantom Ranch
• Go white-water rafting on the Colorado River through the canyon
• Watch sunrise or sunset paint the canyon walls in extraordinary colors

Best Time to Visit

March through May or September through November. Summer is dangerously hot on the inner canyon trails.

Tuscany is a region in central Italy famed for its rolling hills blanketed in vineyards and cypress trees, hilltop medieval towns, world-class art, and cuisine that has influenced cooking around the globe. It is one of the most ‘Italian’ regions in the country.

What Makes It Special

Tuscany offers a perfect blend of art, history, food, and landscape. Florence holds more Renaissance masterpieces per square mile than anywhere else on Earth. The Val d’Orcia valley looks like a painting come to life.

What Travelers Can Do

• Visit Florence’s Uffizi Gallery and climb Brunelleschi’s extraordinary cathedral dome
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• Tour the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the surrounding cathedral complex
• Drive through the Chianti wine country, stopping at vineyards for tastings
• Explore the medieval towers of San Gimignano and the Piazza del Campo in Siena
• Spend lazy afternoons in a hilltop agriturismo farmhouse in Val d’Orcia

Best Time to Visit

April through June or September through October for mild weather, golden light, and fewer crowds than peak summer.

New Zealand’s South Island is one of the most scenically varied places on the planet. In a single day you can go from glacier to rainforest to fjord to alpine meadow. The island is home to Fiordland National Park, Mount Cook, the Marlborough wine region, and the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown.

What Makes It Special

The South Island is the landscape that inspired Peter Jackson to film The Lord of the Rings trilogy here. Milford Sound, carved by ancient glaciers, is frequently called the eighth wonder of the world. Pristine lakes, snow-capped peaks, and uncrowded trails offer an experience of pure, unspoiled nature.

What Travelers Can Do

• Hike the Milford Track, one of the world’s designated ‘Great Walks’
• Take a scenic cruise through the dramatic Milford Sound fjord
• Bungee jump from the original site off the Kawarau Bridge near Queenstown
• Walk on the accessible sections of Fox or Franz Josef Glacier
• Go whale watching off the town of Kaikōura on the east coast

Best Time to Visit

December through February (Southern Hemisphere summer) for the best hiking conditions and longest daylight hours.

Vienna is a city that perfected the art of living. Once the center of the Habsburg Empire, it wears its history like a jewel. In its palatial architecture, world-class museums, and coffeehouses time slows to the pace of a Sachertorte. It consistently ranks as the world’s most livable city, and one afternoon on a Ringstraße boulevard will tell you exactly why.

What Makes It Special

Vienna is a city that perfected the art of living. Once the center of the Habsburg Empire, it wears its history like a jewel. In its palatial architecture, world-class museums, and coffeehouses time slows to the pace of a Sachertorte. It consistently ranks as the world’s most livable city, and one afternoon on a Ringstraße boulevard will tell you exactly why.

What Travelers Can Do

• Wander the gilded halls of Schönbrunn and Hofburg Palaces
• Attend an evening performance at the Vienna State Opera
• Sip a Melange coffee at Café Central, open since 1876 and still magnificent
• Stroll through the Naschmarkt open-air market for food, spices, and local life
• Visit the Belvedere Palace to see Klimt’s The Kiss in person
• Explore the Hundertwasserhaus, a brilliantly eccentric apartment building
• Ride the historic 1897 Riesenrad Ferris wheel at the Prater
• Cycle along the Danube canal at dusk as the city lights come on

Best Time to Visit

Spring (April–May) for blooming parks and ideal café weather, or winter (November–February) for Vienna’s legendary Christmas markets along the Ringstraße.

The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. They are most famous as the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, which he developed observing the islands’ unique wildlife during his 1835 expedition.

What Makes It Special

The wildlife on the Galápagos has evolved in near-total isolation. The animals have no natural fear of humans. You can swim with sea lions, walk within feet of marine iguanas, and watch blue-footed boobies perform their hilarious mating dance. It’s one of the only places on Earth where wildlife completely ignores you.

What Travelers Can Do

• Snorkel with sea turtles, Galápagos sharks, and playful sea lion pups
• Observe giant tortoises up close in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island
• Watch the waved albatross colony on the remote Española Island
• Kayak through mangrove forests and around volcanic coastlines
• Cruise between islands on a live-aboard expedition yacht

Best Time to Visit

June through December for clear water ideal for snorkeling. January through May for calmer seas and warmer water temperatures.

Cappadocia is a surreal region in central Turkey where ancient volcanic eruptions created a landscape of cone-shaped rock formations called ‘fairy chimneys’. These are honeycombed with ancient cave dwellings, rock-cut churches, and underground cities. People have lived in these carved caves for thousands of years.

What Makes It Special

Cappadocia’s most iconic image are hundreds of colorful hot air balloons drifting silently over the fairy chimney landscape at dawn. This may be the most magical travel scene in the world. Beyond the balloons, Cappadocia is rich with history. There are underground cities that once sheltered thousands and Byzantine-era cave churches with intact frescoes.

What Travelers Can Do

• Take a hot air balloon ride at sunrise above the fairy chimney valleys
• Hike the incredible Rose Valley and Pigeon Valley on foot
• Explore the vast underground city of Derinkuyu — up to 18 stories deep underground
• Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum with its extraordinary rock-cut cave churches
• Stay in a cave hotel carved directly into the volcanic rock
• Go horseback riding through the valleys at golden hour

Best Time to Visit

April through June or September through November. Balloon flights operate most of the year but are weather-dependent.

Marrakech is a vibrant city in Morocco where medieval medinas meet colorful markets, ornate palaces, and lush gardens. Known as the ‘Red City’ for its rose-colored sandstone buildings, Marrakech is one of Africa’s most visited destinations.

What Makes It Special

The Djemaa el-Fna square transforms from a fruit stall market by day into a carnival of storytellers, acrobats, musicians, and food stalls by night. The city’s souks are filled with hand-crafted leather goods, carpets, lanterns, and spices.

What Travelers Can Do

• Get intentionally lost in the souks (markets) of the ancient medina
• Visit the iconic Jardin Majorelle, the blue garden once owned by Yves Saint Laurent
• Explore the Bahia Palace and the haunting ruins of El Badi Palace
• Relax and steam in a traditional hammam, the authentic Moroccan way
• Take a day trip to the dramatic Atlas Mountains or the edge of the Sahara

Best Time to Visit

March through May or September through November — spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures for exploring.

Budapest is Vienna’s more dramatic sibling, equally grand, but with a ‘smoldering edge’. Split by the Danube into hilly Buda and flat Pest, it offers one of Europe’s most breathtaking skylines. It has a thermal bath culture unlike anywhere else in the world, and a ruin bar scene that has become the stuff of travel legend.

What Makes It Special

The Pearl of the Danube earns its nickname at every turn. The Hungarian Parliament building glows golden over the river at night in one of Europe’s most iconic views. Budapest sits atop 118 natural hot springs, fueling a centuries-old bath culture that is part luxury spa, part living history. Add in remarkably affordable prices, extraordinary cuisine, and one of Europe’s most creative nightlife scenes, and Budapest belongs on every serious traveler’s list.

What Travelers Can Do

• Soak in the spectacular Széchenyi or Gellért thermal baths
• Hike up to Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion at sunrise
• Experience Szimpla Kert, the original ruin bar and Budapest’s most iconic venue
• Cruise the Danube by night for the fully illuminated skyline
• Explore the Great Synagogue, the second largest in the world
• Wander the Central Market Hall for paprika, lángos, and local produce
• Visit the hauntingly moving Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial
• Discover the Cave Church carved directly into the Gellért Hill cliffs

Best Time to Visit

Fall (September–October) for golden light and wine festival season, or spring (April–June) before summer crowds arrive and prices rise.

Yellowstone is the world’s first national park, established in 1872, located in Wyoming with small sections in Montana and Idaho. It sits atop one of Earth’s largest supervolcanoes, which powers over 10,000 geothermal features. It has more geysers than anywhere else on the planet.

What Makes It Special

Yellowstone is America’s wild heart. Where else can you watch a geyser erupt on a schedule, spot a grizzly bear fishing for trout in a river, and then watch a wolf pack trot across a snowy meadow… all in the same afternoon?

What Travelers Can Do

• Watch Old Faithful erupt on schedule — roughly every 90 minutes
• Hike to the Grand Prismatic Spring viewpoint for the best aerial perspective
• Spot grizzly bears, wolves, and bison in the Lamar Valley, ‘America’s Serengeti’
• Drive the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone for dramatic river gorge views
• Soak in the natural Boiling River hot springs where hot meets cold
• Watch wildlife at dawn and dusk when activity is at its peak

Best Time to Visit

June through September for full road access and peak wildlife activity. Late April and May for fewer crowds and newborn animals.

The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653 in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is considered one of the greatest architectural achievements in human history.

What Makes It Special

The Taj Mahal is not just a monument. It’s a declaration of love in marble. The symmetry, the inlaid gemstones, the calligraphy carved into the archways, and the gardens that reflect its image in still pools combine to create something no photograph can capture.

What Travelers Can Do

• Visit at sunrise for the most beautiful golden light and the smallest crowds
• Explore the massive Agra Fort, a UNESCO site just a few miles from the Taj
• Take a guided tour of the Taj’s interior tombs, inlay work, and formal gardens
• Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah (‘Baby Taj’) — an earlier Mughal tomb of extraordinary beauty
• Take a sunrise boat ride on the Yamuna River for a different perspective

Best Time to Visit

October through March for comfortable temperatures. Avoid May and June when temperatures reach extreme highs.

Dubrovnik is a walled medieval city on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, nicknamed ‘the Pearl of the Adriatic.’ Its old town is surrounded by intact 14th-century stone walls and overlooks a crystal-clear sea of deep blue-green. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe.

What Makes It Special

Walking along Dubrovnik’s city walls with the terracotta rooftops of the old town on one side and the shimmering Adriatic on the other is one of the great walks in European travel. The city gained international fame as the filming location for King’s Landing in Game of Thrones, but its beauty and history stand entirely on their own.

What Travelers Can Do

• Walk the full circuit of the medieval city walls for spectacular panoramic views
• Take a cable car up to Mount Srd for breathtaking views over the old town and islands
• Kayak around the exterior of the city walls at sea level
• Take a boat trip to the beautiful Elaphiti Islands
• Visit the Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan Monastery with its ancient pharmacy
• Take a guided Game of Thrones filming locations walking tour

Best Time to Visit

May through June or September through October. July and August are extremely crowded with cruise ship visitors and hotel prices peak.