Italy
Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, with a partner, or with family, Italy has something for everyone. You can have a city break filled with art and shopping in Milan or Florence or immerse yourself in harrowing history in Pompeii. You can relax on white sand beaches in Sardinia or the Amalfi Coast. You can have an action-packed skiing trip or hiking trip. Whatever you choose to do, there is one thing you can and should explore everywhere, at every opportunity: the country's food and wine scene. Local cooking classes from the village nonna are especially fun.
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Iceland
Although Iceland is slightly harder to reach and could get overcrowded at popular spots like The Blue Lagoon, once you’re here, any hassle is forgotten. There are so many jaw-dropping waterfalls, glaciers, mountains, caves, and hot springs everywhere you look that you’ll forget you’re still on Earth. If you road trip (or travel by horse) around the Ring Road that circles Iceland’s perimeter, you can also branch off to lesser travelled lava rock fields, fjords, and potential Northern Lights viewing spots. For an extra dose of Icelandic magic scenery, keep an eye out for elf walks.