It’s hard to find a bad bottle of wine in Tuscany—even the most modest trattoria will usually have an excellent house red. Standouts include Chianti (of course), Vernaccia di San Gimignano and the so-called “Super Tuscans.” So tear yourself away from the museums of Florence, even if just for the afternoon, and tour a few wineries in the countryside. We can’t think of a more beautiful (or delicious) way to spend a day.

Sonoma County may not produce as much wine as nearby Napa, but what it lacks in volume, it more than makes up for in variety. You’ll find everything from Chardonnay to Zinfandel here, and TripAdvisor travelers love the laid-back, unpretentious vibe of the wineries. After a strenuous day of wine-tasting, spoil yourself at one of the many local spas.

Hunter Valley is the oldest wine region in Australia, flush with over 140 welcoming wineries eager to share tastes of delicious Semillon and Shiraz. Spend the day sampling the nectar of the vines and poking around adorable shops, then tuck into a succulent meal at one of Hunter Valley’s many fine restaurants.

You’ll find a number of excellent wineries ranging in size from grand estates to small mom-and-pop operations in the Stellenbosch/Franschhoek area. Franschhoek was founded by French immigrants and has a decidedly French flair—try some excellent white wines here. The Stellenbosch district is better known for its reds. Definitely seek out a Cape Blend made with local Pinotage grapes.

Oenophiles who love a good Malbec often make the pilgrimage to Mendoza. Tours and tastings at the area's more than 1,200 vineyards are a local highlight. And if you’re into adventure travel as well as tasting excellent wine, look no further—Mendoza offers ample opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing and rafting.