Outline and How We Chose These Five

Here’s the quick roadmap for this guide, followed by the deeper dive. We’ll cover five summer favorites, balancing scenery, practical travel, and value:
– Thailand’s Andaman Coast for warm seas and limestone cliffs
– The Greek Cyclades for whitewashed villages and steady winds
– Portugal’s Algarve for sun-drenched coves and dramatic rock arches
– Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast for island hopping and historic waterfronts
– The Canadian Rockies for alpine lakes, big trails, and cool nights