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Marco Island, Fla.

Just a few miles south of Naples, on the fringe of the Everglades, is tiny, supremely tidy, Marco Island. Even when rain clouds threaten Naples, they almost never get to Marco. The beach sand is sugary and white; dolphins frequently hitch a ride on the waves created from boats.

Mexico’s West Coast -- Los Cabos and Vallarta

Even in Autumn’s traditional rainy season, Mexico’s West Coast sees very few clouds.

With a desert-like climate, Los Cabos, which encompasses San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, offers world-class golf and deep-sea fishing. If you visit from January through April, you’ll get the added bonus of watching the migration of hundreds of California grey whales.

In Vallarta is a wide variety of activities, from the relaxed day on the beach to active watersports. The area features golf courses in the Nuevo Vallarta area, historic shopping in the area of downtown Puerto Vallarta, and long sandy beaches everywhere! Few places in the world feature such unique geography; Vallarta sits on a natural bay, surrounded by mountains covered in rainforest. Take a tree-top canopy tour and a sunset cruise on the same day.

Sunshine Tip: It’s important to bring the sunscreen and hat, because it is possible to get too much of a good thing.