Bali for the First Time: What to Do, Where to Go, and What to Skip

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From Table Mountain's flat summit to the Cape Winelands, Cape Town rewards curious travelers with staggering beauty and genuine depth.

One of the world's most dramatic drives — here's how to do it without losing your mind (or your bumpers).

Cherry blossom season transforms Kyoto into something otherworldly — here's how to see it without losing your mind.

Three days in Lisbon done right — hilltop viewpoints, custard tarts, hidden fado bars, and trams that actually go somewhere worth going.

Italy's most dramatic coastal road delivers jaw-dropping views, ancient villages, and the best limoncello of your life — if you survive the drive.

From cliffside infinity pools in Uluwatu to laid-back surf lodges in Canggu, these are Bali's finest hotels with sand at their doorstep.

From azulejo-tiled palaces to design-forward hideaways, Lisbon's boutique scene rewards those who look beyond the chains.

From overwater bungalows with kids' clubs to all-inclusive reef resorts, these are the Maldives' finest stays for families.

From clifftop splendour to hidden harbour hideaways, these Amalfi hotels put the dazzling Tyrrhenian Sea front and centre.

From clifftop hideaways to waterfront icons, Cape Town's finest hotels match the drama of the destination itself.

From splurge-worthy kaiseki retreats in Higashiyama to affordable tatami gems near Arashiyama, Kyoto's finest ryokan await.