1,000 Perfect Weekends: Global Getaways

Discover luxurious, restful, and relaxing retreats in desert oases, mountain peaks, and sandy shores with Ultimate Retreats.

Remote luxury awaits at Shinta Mani Wild, the epitome of ethereal entertainment.

Embark on a luxurious weekend getaway to Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, where you can bathe in otherworldly geothermal waters surrounded by steam-filled snowcapped lava rock landscapes. Indulge in a seven-course feast at the Michelin-recommended Moss restaurant, sourced locally. The spa offers private lava rock grottoes and a subterranean earthen steam cave. Experience the shimmering aurora borealis while floating in warm pools during late autumn.

Escape to Ventana Big Sur in California, U.S., where you can walk among the redwoods, breathe in the salty air in teak-enclosed showers, witness McWay Falls cascading onto a secluded beach, and explore the kelp forest playground of harbor seals and sea otters at Point Lobos. Choose to stay in a cozy resort or a camping tent.

Experience the edge of the world at Fogo Island in Newfoundland, Canada, by picking blueberries, spotting seals in rocky tide pools, taking a geology hike, ice skating on the harbor, watching caribou herds, and making friends with locals.

Enjoy beach escapes at the finest coastline of Block Island, Rhode Island, U.S. This microcosm of coastal New England offers boutique shops, historic inns, lighthouses, and seafood joints. Discover beautiful beaches like Fred Benson Town Beach, Charleston Beach, Andy’s Way, and Mohegan Bluffs.

Explore the far-flung treasure of Hateruma, Taketomi, Japan, with its white-sand beaches and crystal blue waters. Rent a bike to explore the island and enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the calm blue waters near Nishihama Beach.

Experience lakeshore treats in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S., just a half-hour drive south of Milwaukee. This lakeshore stretch offers lifeguards, volleyball courts, a snack bar, picnic areas, a playground, live music, and more. Discover the charm of downtown Racine, explore inland lakes, canoe in a trout-filled river, visit lakeside butterfly gardens, and try Danish Kringle pastries. Don’t miss visiting Wingspread, Frank Lloyd Wright’s prairie-style home.

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