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On the surface, Japan appears exceedingly modern, but traveling around it offers numerous opportunities to connect with the country's traditional culture.

It's the power of Icelandic nature to turn the prosaic into the extraordinary. A dip in a pool becomes a soak in a geothermal lagoon; a casual stroll can transform into a trek across a glittering glacier; and a quiet night of camping may mean front-row seats to the aurora borealis’ curtains of fire, or the soft, pinkish hue of the midnight sun. Iceland has a transformative effect on people, too – its sagas turned brutes into poets, and its stories of huldufólk (hidden people) may make believers out of skeptics. Here you'll find some of the world's highest concentrations of dreamers, authors, artists, and musicians, all fueled by their surroundings.

Tuscany, with its spectacular hill towns and scenery, is one of Italy's top vacation destinations. The region’s travel attractions include historic cities and art, great food and wine, medieval hill towns, beaches, and beautiful countryside.

A few months ago, we outlined some of the top trends for luxury travel in 2018, according to Virtuoso’s 2018 Luxe Report, which is the latest version of the annual go-to for a forecast of what to expect in travel for the year ahead. The report reveals consumer preferences in high-end and experiential travel, gleaned from a comprehensive survey of the network’s travel advisors worldwide. If you would like to take another look at that post, you can view it here: Luxury Travel Trends for 2018. Here are a few destinations that you might want to consider in your travels this summer and beyond.