Want a break but don't have time to commit to full week away? Consider joining our incredible three-day wine country getaway. You'll side-step the crowds and savor much of what makes this pocket of Northern California one of our favorite places: gorgeous vineyard vistas, quiet country roads, gourmet meals and elegant hotels. Connoisseurs and casual sippers alike will delight in uncovering some of the region's premier wineries. And if you love fine cuisine, you won't want to miss our dinner at the Madrona Manor, whose chef has been awarded a coveted Michelin star!

Northwest Wyoming is calling. And there's no better response than to join us in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. In the Tetons, marvel at glacial lakes, alpine meadows and dramatically vertical peaks. Raft on the Snake River with expert guides and enjoy the area's rich cowboy culture. In Yellowstone, witness some of the most extraordinary geothermal activity on earth. Kayak across Yellowstone Lake, pedal along its shores and hike to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where waterfalls cascade over pastel cliffs. Has it been 91 minutes? Watch as Old Faithful shoots into action, exploding more than 100 feet into the air.

While the dramatic vertical relief of the Canadian Rockies is astounding from afar, nothing can prepare you for the jaw-dropping impact once you're among the peaks, gazing over vast U-shaped valleys and down onto lakes too intensely turquoise to be real. Our multisport trip focuses on Banff and Yoho National Parks. You'll pedal among the mountains and hike above the tree line to share incredible views with mountain goats. And savor unforgettable moments, like hiking to the historic Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse and rafting on the Kicking Horse River.

Tuscany and the Cinque Terre deserve their spot among the world's premier walking destinations—even without the superb cuisine and wine! But with some of the top dining and drinking opportunities in Italy, as well as rich culture and scenic beauty, these places are truly in a class of their own. From the craggy cliffs, crystalline sea and pastel fishing villages of Cinque Terre to the Renaissance hill towns and Chianti Classico vineyards of Tuscany, these two beloved regions of Italy are sure to enchant you.

It's no mystery why our journey among the classic Loire Valley châteaux is a perennial favorite with Backroads travelers. First, the biking is superb for all abilities, with mellow terrain for easygoing riders and first-timers, plus longer options for anyone desiring more of a challenge. Combine this with peaceful roads, famed Vouvray wines, stays at distinctive château-hotels and a whole range of wonderful dining opportunities, and you've got a biking experience that really is one of those must-do trips!