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Italy needs more planning than appears — Vatican Jubilee 2026 = 35M pilgrims. Book everything 3+ months ahead. Refined across 5 personal Italy trips.

Planning Japan well = better trip than most. Specific bookings (cherry blossom hotels + Ghibli Museum) require 2-3 months ahead. Refined across 4 personal

Croatia has 1,777 km of Adriatic coastline + 1,000+ islands. From Hvar’s glamour beaches to Brac’s iconic Zlatni Rat to hidden Vis coves.

Australia has 50,000+ km of coastline + 10,000+ beaches. From Whitehaven’s 98% silica sand to Bondi’s urban surf to Hyams’ whitest sand on Earth.

Indonesia is 17,508 islands + 54,720 km coastline. From Bali’s surf beaches to Komodo’s 3-color beaches to Raja Ampat’s pristine biodiversity.

Portugal has 850 km of Atlantic coastline + Algarve cliffs + Comporta dunes + Madeira + Azores. The most-rated European beach country.

Italy has 7,600 km of coastline + Mediterranean + Tyrrhenian + Adriatic + Ionian beaches. From Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda to Sicily to Amalfi Coast.

Greece has 13,676 km of coastline + 6,000 islands. From Santorini caldera beaches to Mykonos beach clubs to hidden Milos coves.

Mexico has 9,330 km of coastline + Caribbean + Pacific + Sea of Cortez beaches. From Tulum’s Mayan ruins to Cabo’s cliffs to Puerto Vallarta’s charm.

Thailand has 3,200+ km of coastline + 1,400+ islands. From limestone cliffs of Krabi to white sand of Koh Lipe to surfer havens of Koh Lanta.