I visit Croatia every year. There are 4 places I think should be on every itinerary.

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A wide shot of Rab Island in Croatia.
One of my favorite places in Croatia is Rab Island.

Emese Maczko

I lived in Italy for 8 years. These 6 places in the US make me feel like I'm back in my favorite Italian cities.

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The writer on Catalina Island in California.
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Amy Bizzarri

I visited friends in a small town in Maine and found a hidden gem I'd travel to again and again

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The author visited Belfast, Maine, and thinks it's a hidden gem destination.

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I stayed in a Swiss village to save money while backpacking Europe for 2 weeks and found a hidden gem destination

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The author standing in front of wine barrels in a gravel yard in Switzerland
A Business Insider reporter traveled to six European cities, and her favorite destination was a small town outside Zurich.

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After visiting Florida for decades, I'd choose this gorgeous, uncrowded beach town over Miami any day

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The writer carrying her shoes and a bag onto a quiet beach in Fort Pierce, Florida.
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Michelle Polizzi

I've traveled beyond Japan's popular Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka route. There are 4 day trips I'd actually recommend.

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The writer looking out at buildings in Wakayama, Japan.
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Alessa Hickman

My family's favorite vacation spot is a gorgeous strip of beach towns on Mexico's coast. It has something for everyone.

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Author Lauren Qunn smiling in selfie with man on beach
San Agustinillo is one of many beautiful spots on the Oaxacan Coast that we've loved exploring.

Lauren Quinn

I visit Croatia every year. There are 4 places I think should be on every itinerary.

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A wide shot of Rab Island in Croatia.
One of my favorite places in Croatia is Rab Island.

Emese Maczko

I live in France. This little-known seaside town is as charming as other famous French Riviera spots and less pretentious.

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Author Rachel Hosie in Sanary-sur-Mer
I've fallen in love with the charm and beauty of Sanary-sur-Mer, a small coastal town in France.

Rachel Hosie

Give Venice a break — this nearby Italian town has the canals and fairy-tale charm without the crowds

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Treponti Bridge
Treponti Bridge

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