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Picture yourself at Machu Picchu, entering the citadel along the same path as the Inca. Fly above the mysterious geoglyphs of Nazca and boat to the Ballestas Islands – where the incredible diversity of animals includes immense bird colonies, seals, penguins, and dolphins. Visiting the villages of Peru's Sacred Valley and Altiplano, you'll be welcomed into family homes for amazing Peruvian food—one of the many local passions of Trafalgar tour coordinator Alan Cook, who's here to share his travel secrets with us.

Hillary Johnstone loves to travel — so much that she devoted her life to it full-time. As a tour director with Contiki, she is trained to guide travelers through more than 25 countries. But here are her favorites: Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Because of their close proximity to one another, it's easy to experience three totally different cultures in one trip. Visit Spain — the birthplace of Flamenco. Enjoy portuguese custard tarts along lisbon's dazzlingly tiled streets. Wander the markets of Marakkesh and immerse yourself in the colors, sights, sounds and tastes of another culture.