Mexico
Free yourself from the chokehold that destinations like Cancun and Tulum have on American tourists. While these areas are undeniably beautiful beach escapes, they only represent a small fraction of Mexico’s most beloved natural gems. This includes, but isn’t limited to 67 federally protected national parks, over 5,000 miles of coastline, and less populated regions such as El Vizcaino for whale-watching and Copper Canyon—a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Chihuahua—for hiking. It is four times larger (but equally as stunning) as the Grand Canyon.