The landlocked country of Botswana has been Africa's tourism success story for decades. Now, with the opening of two camps in the famed Okavango Delta and the makeover of a desert classic, the luxe quotient is about to reach new heights.
For generations, the rocky shores of Maine have drawn city dwellers seeking refuge, but there are still a few outcroppings where you can escape the crowds and have the sea spray to yourself.
In southwestern France, Bordeaux is a little bit city, a little bit country and a whole lot of excellent food and wine: raise your glass and drink it in.