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Jutting out from the northern district of Mosman, just south of Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head offers one of the best perspectives of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison, among other attractions. Whether you come for a picnic or New Year’s Eve, fishing or hiking—the popular Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk links up with the even more epic Manly to Split Bridge track—this is Sydney at its best. If the natural beauty isn’t enough, Bradleys Head is also a historic site where the mast of the HMAS Sydney, a relic from the Royal Australian Navy, is mounted proudly and an old military mess hall now serves as a cafe.

Climb the grand baroque staircase and pass the Jesuit church, cross Gundulić Square, and follow the COLD DRINKS WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VIEW signs. Then, yes, walk through the walls. Buža translates to “a hole-in-the-wall,” and a hole-in-the-wall it is, one that leads to a cliffside ledge with a bar on it. From the moment you order a cool beverage off a simple menu, you begin to unwind. The backdrop to your drink is stunning: a sky-high stone parapet on one side and nothing but the blue sea between you and the horizon. This is the ideal spot for swooning over Adriatic sunsets.

The Inca Trail is perhaps the most famous trek in Peru. This is the road to Machu Picchu, an ancient route that leads from the Sacred Valley into the heart of the Andes. You must obtain a permit and hire an official guide in order to hike the Inca Trail proper. There are plenty of tour operators in Cusco that offer trips up to Machu Picchu, so you should definitely look at reviews before you choose. For better or for worse, the tours are all-inclusive. The local tour operators employ porters to carry your packs and set up a camp. A team of local chefs will prepare three meals a day, and many hikers come back raving about the delicious meals. Keep in mind that the trek can be tough, especially in the first few days. The trail is often narrow, and it flirts with formidable heights. The mountains in this part of the Andes can rise well over 13,000 feet, and many hikers find themselves suffering from altitude sickness. Make sure to take a few days (in Cusco or the Sacred Valley) to acclimatize before you begin the journey. Finally: make sure to plan ahead! The Peruvian government limits trail access to 500 people per day, including porters. This regulation protects the local ecosystem and the delicate ruins, and it ensures that the trail won’t be too crowded. However, it also means that permits for the peak summer season sell out months in advance. If you aren’t able to get a permit for the classic Inca Trail, never fear: there are various other trails that lead to Machu Picchu.

On this episode of Unpacked: Where to Go, Nora Walsh makes the case for Fort Worth as Texas’s most unexpectedly charming city. She shares why the Stockyards and Billy Bob’s still matter, how Museum Mile delivers world‑class art, what’s coming with the Juneteenth museum, and the neighborhood spots—boutiques, bars, and boot shops—that give the city its personality.

Swim with sea life, visit Danish colonial towns, and relax on quiet beaches during five days on the Caribbean island of St. Croix.

On this episode of “View From AFAR,” Stacy Ritter, President and CEO of Visit Lauderdale talks about Greater Fort Lauderdale’s impressive diversity and welcoming mindset.

On this episode of Unpacked: Live, host Aislyn Greene talks with artist and naturalist Obi Kaufmann, who has spent decades mapping California’s landscapes—and why he believes the state’s infinite beauty is only just beginning to reveal itself.

On this episode of “View From AFAR,” Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of Visit California, talks about how sustainable tourism is in California’s DNA.

On this special live episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene talks with San Francisco native and landscape architect Roderick Wyllie about what it means to design spaces that feel unmistakably, undeniably Californian.

On this special live episode of Unpacked, Aislyn Greene talks with acclaimed L.A.-based architect Barbara Bestor about the buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes that define California.

On this episode of “View From Afar,” Tamara Pigott, executive director of Visit Fort Myers, shares how she’s transformed southwest Florida into a world-class destination that offers much more than gorgeous beaches.

On this seven-day Colorado travel itinerary, adventure abounds—from National Parks, hiking, fat-tire biking and art to brewery tours, sleigh rides and skiing.