Visit London, of course, but don't miss the UK's other jewels, from Scotland's Highlands to the fantastical villages of Wales.

This wee land in the United Kingdom has a mythical appeal all its own. The streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow are rich in culture, while the many castles open a window to the past. Visitors can take a swing at the birthplace of golf, St. Andrews; discover otherworldly landscapes in the Highlands; and search for the elusive Loch Ness Monster.

Turkey feels blissfully more foreign than most places on the Eurasian continent, particularly in the transcontinental city of Istanbul.

Atlanta may hold claim to the Margaret Mitchell House, but the only thing gone with the wind in this buzzing Southern city is inertia. Tour the CNN studios and the Coca-Cola museum, or visit the former home of Martin Luther King Jr. Afterward, munch on peanuts at a Braves game or unwind at a blues club such as Blind Willie’s.

This port town in Georgia epitomizes Southern charm, with cobblestone streets, antebellum mansions and bright azaleas.