A short uphill walk from the marina in Saint Martin. The view at the top is the first thing I tell people to do when they arrive.

A quick ferry from Saint Martin and you're here. I understood immediately why Shoal Bay is consistently ranked one of the best beaches in the world.

Mount Asama from the window of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. The train ride between Tokyo and Kanazawa is an experience I didn't expect.

Sesoko Bridge — I stopped mid-crossing just to take in the water. This is why Okinawa is my favorite part of Japan.

Walking the grounds at Excellence El Carmen, a property I know personally and book with confidence.

A beach that locals know and most tourists miss. This is what Puerto Rico looks like when you go beyond the expected.