Bali, Indonesia

As magical destinations go, Bali is definitely up there. There are the awe-inspiring temples in the tens of thousands—literally—and near-daily ceremonies: vivid, multi-sensory and loud, accompanied by chanting and clanging gamelan. Add to that endless beaches trimmed in aquamarine surf, pulsing with relentlessly curling waves topped with dancing surfers. There are miles and miles of verdant rice paddies, terraced so immaculately they've become iconic. Plus saturated emerald jungles alive with monkeys and waterfalls. Dreamy, private villas and hotels are everywhere. And don't forget canang sari, the prolific flower-laden offerings blessed and placed seemingly everywhere daily on the so-called "Island of Gods."