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Leopards are some of the toughest cats to spot on an African safari; in Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park, their abundance practically guarantees daily encounters. And that’s only one reason to go. Add to the list ruins that rival Angkor Wat and opportunities to see humpback and blue whales off the country’s southern coast, and you’ll wonder why so few tourists have caught on.
2. Sri Lanka
When to go: Late January. The weather is cool and the crowds are thin. When not to go: June and July, when much of the country becomes inaccessible, thanks to nonstop rain and over-the-top heat swells. Whom to call: Ashish Sanghrajka from Big Five Tours & Expeditions.