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1. Scottish Highlands, Scotland Photo credit: Pete Stuart / Shutterstock The Scottish Highlands is a brooding place, where the sloping landscapes seem endless and life—at least at first glance—carries on as it has for centuries. This makes it ideal if you’re seeking a little bit of space.

1. Book tours ahead of time If you want to day trip to Chichen Itza when you're in Cancun, make your plans well in advance.Photo credit: Mr. No Filter / Shutterstock You don’t have to skip the top things to do in order to avoid crowds in Cancun—you just need to book them more strategically. By buying skip-the-line tickets and booking your excursions months in advance, you can gain access to all the top experiences in Cancun without the stress of waiting in line or vying for spaces on packed tours.

1. Lobster rolls Whether served warm or chilled, a lobster roll is summer on a bun.Photo credit: Amanda Voisard / Viator Nothing says summer quite like lobster rolls in New England. Though they don’t come cheap, they’re worth the splurge. Just know that there are two ways to eat a lobster roll: either hot lobster doused in butter or cold lobster chunks tossed with mayo and celery. Whichever you choose, both options are served in a hot dog bun.

1. Stop by Yosemite National Park’s noteworthy landmarks in California, US It can be hard to find disabled-friendly national parks travel experiences, as many of the top activities in parks such as Yosemite in California involve rugged outdoor adventure.

What is the Tren Maya and where does it go? The Montebello Lakes are just one stop on the Tren Maya route that you can now visit with ease.Photo credit: Maritxu / Shutterstock The Tren Maya route covers a 966-mile (1,554-kilometer) loop with seven separate sections, making it the dedicated Yucatan Peninsula train—aka it's the only one. It connects five different Mexican states, including Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo by rail, stretching all the way from Palenque to Cancun.

1. Orvieto Photo credit: JeniFoto / Shutterstock The draw of charming Italian towns is their slower pace and authentic local culture. Clifftop Orvieto is no exception; it's one of the most beautiful towns in Umbria, with a stunning cathedral, an impressive local art scene, and an underground tunnel network dating back to the Etruscan era, complete with an ancient well (Pozzo della Cava).

1. Take a guided tour of the Vatican Tours can provide special insight into the Vatican's vast amount of art, history, and spiritual treasures.Photo credit: Silvia Longhi / Viator Vatican City may technically be its own country, but it’s also one of Rome’s main attractions, and it should be on every solo traveler’s bucket list. This area was originally built as the burial site of St. Peter in the fourth century, and has served as the headquarters of the Catholic Church since the 14th century.

1. For chill-seekers: Flamengo Beach Flamengo Beach draws more locals than tourists yet it delivers some of Rio’s most expansive waterfront views. Set along Guanabara Bay, the beach faces Sugarloaf Mountain, with Niterói and the Serra dos Orgãos mountain range visible just across the water. Quieter than many South Zone beaches, it offers space to stretch out and enjoy the sun without straying far from central districts.