Call it a bucket list, call it travel procrastination—but these are the places living rent-free in our daydreams. From surf towns to mountaintop retreats where we plan to find inner peace, the lineup is wildly diverse and delightfully unplanned.

Think tropical islands with offensively clear water, quiet European villages that practically beg for a linen outfit, and far-flung places that require multiple layovers and a renewed passport. There are jungles, deserts, charming small towns, and the kind of landscapes that make you question your life choices—in the best way.

Each spot is a future contender for the full review treatment: long walks, strong opinions, and a completely subjective rating system based on snacks, sunsets, and whether we considered buying a one-way ticket.

Let this list inspire your next vacation—or at the very least, your next computer screensaver.

Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Saint Barthélemy (St. Barts)

Bhutan, Nepal, and the Himalayas

Big Sky and Bozeman, Montana

Bora Bora and Tahiti, French Polynesia

Búzios, Florianópolis, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Byron Bay, Australia

Corsica, France

The Cotswold’s, UK

Favignana, Sicily, Italy

Hvar, Croatia

Ksamil, Albania

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

Lake Como and the Dolomites, Italy

Lucerne, Switzerland

Madeira, Portugal

Maui, Hawaii

Merida and Holbox, Mexico

Moab, Utah

Namibia

Oregon, USA

Oaxaca City and Puerto Escondido, Mexico

St. Lucia

The Seychelles, Africa

Thailand

Vancouver, Canada

Vietnam

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