If you are looking for an island that will truly be an escape, then Isla Catalina is the answer. No, this is not the Catalina off the California coast, but it is just a forty-five-minute boat ride from Casa de Campo, in the Dominican Republic. Discovered by Christopher Columbus, it has remained uninhabited to this day. Only nine and a half square kilometers, it is a preservation of the main Caribbean eco-systems which include sand dunes, mangroves, and reefs, just to name a few.

Glittering in the Pacific sun, Ensenada is a lovely hideaway on Mexico's Baja peninsula. Just sixty-five miles south of the U.S. border, this warm, inviting town is known for its bustling harbor community and agricultural center nestled in the mountains. With its rich agricultural region to the east and thriving fishery to the west, Ensenada offers visitors a chance to see modern rural life in action. Flourishing vineyards, famous throughout Mexico and North America, attract thousands of wine aficionados throughout the seasons. Locals and tourists agree that anyone who comes to taste the bounties of the vine will find that Ensenada wines rival the famed vintages Southern France and Northern California.