Kalkan, Turkey
The pristine beaches and soothing spas of this mellow Turkish city make for an opulent experience at a lower cost than in Greece or Southern France.
Lodge for less than $100 a night in the Hotel Patara Prince Resort, set on white stone cliffs on the bank of the turquoise Mediterranean, and loll under an umbrella on the undeveloped beaches,which are interrupted by Roman ruins jutting out of the dunes. Lounge by the hotel’s infinity pool or visit the sauna, then dine on fish or mutton kebab at the romantic, nouvelle Turkish restaurant Korsan, next to the harbor. (Breakfast in Turkey may come as a surprise—tomatoes, cucumbers, and cheese with your bread.) Wander by the many shops in town, stopping at Sakir Antik Galery for Arab-influenced copper and bronze souvenirs. Most important, get a traditional massage in the hotel’s Turkish bath.
URBAN SOPHISTICATE VS. LONE RANGER
Nick and Holly, Ann Harbor, Michigan Nick grew up in New York City, and feels most comfortable in a throng of people, although he never considered the city crowded: As a kid, he visited his grandparents every summer in Mumbai, India, where the bazaars swarmed with life. He moved to Ann Arbor to attend university, and stayed because of Holly. When he has time off, Nick wants to visit a big city such as Los Angeles, explore the museums, hear the latest bands, and hit the newest clubs.