This is part of an ongoing series. In the original feature I explain why you should sit down and map out a multi-year travel plan to make sure you get to see and do all the things that are most important to you.

During my last transpacific flight, I finally watched Where’d you go, Bernadette, a dramedy taking a West Coast family on one of the most sought-after trips: Antarctica. Although the movie takes some creative liberties that make a travel advisor cringe, it shows how inspiring and life-changing the polar regions are. Antarctica is still on my list, but last summer I was fortunate enough to travel to its northerly sibling: the Arctic Circle.

Together, Shawna, André, and Monique escorted a small-group wellness journey to Peru last Spring. Here are their insights.

My wife and I visited Australia in late April (think our October), with iconic stops like Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Lizard Island (Great Barrier Reef), and Tasmania. The natural, unspoiled beauty of Tasmania is reminiscent of the South Island of New Zealand and so are the extremely friendly and unassuming locals. The wines here are some of the best in Australia, too.

My kids love animals and active adventure, so I thought Alaska was a good choice for our summer vacation. I did not regret that decision; in fact, I may have been the one who loved it most.

In my last trip to Thailand, I had the joy of experiencing urban vibrancy, lush jungle, and island life.

We believe that a great way to raise our children to be global citizens is to travel together as a family and teach them about culture and wellness along the way.

I knew little about Bolivia before boarding my flight, but the names, places, and people had always inspired fantasies in my head about this landlocked country up high in the Andes. Bolivia will take your breath away - literally!

Just returned from an awe-inspiring trip hiking around the Dolomite Mountains and fell in love with this beautiful region of Italy. The Dolomites are located in between Venice and Innsbruck airport, just north of the famous Prosecco region.

US National Parks can be overlooked or forgotten as a destination as we focus on more exotic locations to explore; I am personally guilty of doing exactly this. When I was eleven years old, my parents took us on a road trip around the US for three weeks to explore our amazing National Parks. I was young enough to be awed and inspired, and old enough to remember all the unique experiences.

New Zealand has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. As our kids are getting older, I am becoming very aware that their extended breaks are limited. So this past Spring Break, we decided to take the plunge, travel the distance, and spend two weeks exploring New Zealand.

One small country, bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador, is ideally situated: Guatemala. With its ancient Mayan temples, Spanish colonial cities, cloud-shrouded highland villages, and thirty-three volcanoes (three of which are highly active), it’s a destination that will boggle all of your senses!

Trekking the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda had been a dream of mine for many years, so when the opportunity arose for me and my friend Holly to do it, it was truly a dream come true. The anticipation and excitement ran rampant in my mind the night before our first trek. I was up before the sunrise, wondering how the day might actually materialize.

Having visited numerous times over the years, South Africa is one of my most favorite places to explore. Whether it is for safari or for city culture, it will never disappoint. My most recent trip confirmed my deep fondness for this part of Africa.

Tony Huffman's take on expedition cruising, as seen in Forbes.

My husband and I take a week-long trip alone every July. It’s very good for the marriage given the fact that we have four young sons. This year, we decided to explore some parts of Italy we’d never been to: Lake Garda and the Dolomite Mountains.

When I told friends that my husband and I were going to visit The Sultanate of Oman in April, the first inevitable question I was asked was, “Is it safe?”. Not only is it safe, it is one of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever seen.

Like many of my travelers, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect when I arrived in Iceland. This remote island, which is relatively new to the list of popular destinations, has limited 5-star hotels and no bellmen standing by to assist. What makes it special, however, are its comfortable, yet simplistic, accommodations and its jaw-dropping scenery. The landscape is full of contrast and diversity that felt other-worldly at times. Waterfalls abound at every turn. Geysers and thermal pools are scattered throughout the country. Iceland boasts one of the best landscapes I’ve ever experienced.

When I found out we were invited to a wedding of a dear friend in Colombia, I was ecstatic to hit my first country “over there”. The wedding would take place in Cartagena, but as I thoroughly researched Colombia, I discovered that its regions are quite different from one another. I knew we had to make it a 10-day trip and explore the various areas. Each region has its own history and a different climate than the others as well, so it was really like taking three trips in in one.