The Hoi An Ancient Town is located in the central Quang Nam Province of Vietnam, near the mouth of the Thu Bon River. Its exceptionally preserved Japanese merchant houses, Chinese temples, and ancient tea warehouses have contributed to its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sidi Bou Said is located near Tunis, Tunisia, and sits atop a steep cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Besides its stunning views, the town that is said to have inspired the famous artist Paul Klee boasts cobblestone streets lined with shops, cafes, and art markets.

Alberobello, located in Puglia, Italy, is famous for its trulli, or limestone dwellings, that have been preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The popular tourist town has stunning scenery and an array of quality dining establishments.

In the old town of Annecy, France, travellers are greeted by pastel-painted houses and cafes lining a lovely lakeshore. Hang out at one of its many outdoor eateries, cycle along the water, or admire its historical sites, like the Château d’Annecy.

Sedona, Arizona, is often named to lists of the best small towns in America thanks to its easily-explored range of red-tinted rock formations. In its Uptown area, travellers are treated to an array of restaurants, hotels, shops, and art galleries.

A favourite destination for celebrities, the coastal town of Positano, Italy, stuns travellers with its beautiful mix of colours, as white, pink, and yellow homes combine with the blue waters of the Mediterranean below. Walk through its many steps and explore its chic boutiques, trendy restaurants, and colourful streets.

Dinan is a picturesque walled town in Brittany, France, that overlooks the Rance River. Grab a crepe and admire the town’s ramparts, half-timbered houses, and quaint streets filled with art galleries and craft shops.

Albarracín sits perched high on a mountaintop above the Río Guadalaviar in the Spanish province of Teruel. Travellers will feel like they’re stepping back in time as they explore the town’s famed half-timbered houses, ragged fortress walls, and maze-like streets.

The Slovenian resort town of Bled is known for its breathtaking scenery. Surrounded by an emerald green lake, Bled’s highlights include a church located on an islet, a medieval castle perched on a rocky cliff, and the peaks of the Julian Alps.  

In the seaside town of Tenby in south Wales, visitors can enjoy pristine beaches and cobblestone streets filled with restaurants, shops, cafes, and pubs. The historic walls of the medieval town still stand to this day.