Greece

On Greece’s idyllic islands, there is only one rule: to live the simple life. Locals find the greatest joys in lapping up ocean views from a golden stretch of sand or picking fresh herbs from the hillsides to use in dishes you can taste in tavernas all across Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and Paros. Every island has its own distinct character brimming with its own charms: Santorini is blessed with volcanic scenery, Crete has a rugged cored laced with history, Mykonos brings whitewashed glamour and Paros is a timeless hidden gem. But wherever in Greece you decide to do, it’ll never be complicated. The glass-half-full locals will show you how your dreamy escape can be blissfully easy.