And even if travel isn't in the cards for you this year, there's something for you here. Contributor Jessica Poitevien spent a delightful day in deep conversation with a Johannesburg dressmaker, picking fabrics, learning the basics of sewing, and leaving with a fabulous addition to the wardrobe. Senior editor Megan Spurrell was able to book a boat for a sailing expedition to Sicily’s Egadi Islands in peak season, noting that it was an experience so lovely and social that she and her travel companions were referencing it “for the rest of trip”. Some of the inclusions below have been experienced on the ground by our editors and contributors. With the click of a button, and your confidence bolstered by the positive reviews of those who came before you, you can add an interesting and memorable aspect to any trip. Local guides, artisans, chefs, and others have set up shop on the world wide web, listing one-of-a-kind tours and classes to enjoy. Whether you’re in need of a quick step into the local forest or a full-on day trip to wine country, there’s something for everyone.

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