Pico Island
Location: Azores, Mid-Atlantic

When Columbus made his expedition in 1492, Pico was considered a last outpost before you, well, fell off the earth and it remains virtually unknown. It’s a shame, what with wines unlike anywhere else, and footpaths that weave through beautifully eerie landscapes of lava. In the middle of a UNESCO-designated vineyard is the Pocinhobay (Pocinho-Monte; 351/292-629-135; pocinhobay.com; doubles from $238), where six basalt bungalows take in views of the Atlantic.