Long a holiday destination for low to mid-range budgets across Europe, the Algarve does have some hidden gems. An easy drive south from Lisbon or west from Seville, and easily accessed from Faro airport, this is the place where you can get your beach on. In Lagos, explore paths that lead to hidden cove beaches, where your hike is rewarded with stunning views of the cliffs and rock formations. Skip Faro and spend time sightseeing in the little town of Tavira, My Little Nest Women's Top Handle Satchel Handbag Cactus Black Ladies PU Leather Shoulder Bag Crossbody BagMy Little Nest Women's Top Handle Satchel Handbag Tropical Landscape Beautiful African Woman Ladies PU Leather Shoulder Bag Crossbody Bagfor a more authentic taste of Algarve city life. Rent a boat and visit the preserved fishing village on the island of Culatra where you’ll feel transported back in time. And eat the freshest fish ever!

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This Mexican city is a beautiful escape. Its well-preserved colonial town has earned the status of Unesco World Heritage Site. Baroque and Neo-Classical buildings in fifty shades of marigold and terracotta stand strong against the pops of color found in blue skies, fuchsia bouganvilla vines, green cacti, and geometric azulejo tiles. It’s a pretty organized tourist destination with clean streets, good lighting at night, fine shopping, a variety of accommodations,My Little Nest Women's Top Handle Satchel Handbag Sushi Ladies PU Leather Shoulder Bag Crossbody BagMy Little Nest Women's Top Handle Satchel Handbag Watercolor Style Wild Flower Ladies PU Leather Shoulder Bag Crossbody Bag and excellent restaurants. But don’t limit your time to just San Miguel, the state of Guanajuato is rich in culture and history. Set your agenda to include the namesake capital of this region - a buzzing center of the local community and birthplace of the Mexican independence movement, as well as Dolores Hidalgo, the artisan hub for brightly painted Talavera ceramics. Getting here is about a two-hour drive from Leon, My Little Nest Women's Top Handle Satchel Handbag Fashion Kisses Lips Ladies PU Leather Shoulder Bag Crossbody BagMy Little Nest Women's Top Handle Satchel Handbag Cute Ice Cream Scoops Ladies PU Leather Shoulder Bag Crossbody Bagor four hours from Mexico City - and note its altitude excludes it from Zika risk, a great option for those looking to head south of the border but avoiding infected mosquitoes!