Is seeing the Maldives on your bucket list, but you’d rather not pay for a long-haul flight and a pricey overwater bungalow? Maybe you’ve always wanted to take a gondola ride through Venice yet dread the hordes of tourists cramming the city’s narrow streets. Or perhaps you long to explore ancient temples and sample street food in Phuket, but your packed schedule barely leaves time for a long weekend away, let alone a trip to Thailand.
Here’s the good news: You don’t have to siphon your savings, put up with crowds or plan a two-week vacation to experience the charm, culture and climate of your dream destinations.
