Medscape spoke to several physicians about their favorite vacation spots and compiled their recommendations into a report. Here are 15 more places your peers think you should go, if you're looking to get away. 1. Kayak the Hudson River, New York For Robert Morrow, MD, the Hudson River offers an escape from the busy city lifestyle. 2. Machu Picchu, Peru Michael Bogdan, MD, said hiking the Inca Trail in Machu Picchu was one of the most enjoyable vacations he took recently. 3. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania The highest mountain in Africa is a tough climb which requires training but for Jeffrey Segal, MD, it was the trip of a lifetime. 4. Fiji Bert Mandelbaum, MD, visited Fiji while volunteering on a medical mission trip. He stayed at a private island resort which offered some of the best diving in the world. 5. Guatemala While volunteering in Guatemala Shuchi Patel, MD, said her trip was a mix of great volunteer work and cultural experiences. 6. Alaska Dr. Patel also recommends an Alaskan cruise for a chance to see some of the world's arctic wonders. 7. Danube River Mark E. Williams, MD, said a cruise down the scenic Danube River offers a chance to see more than 10 European countries. 10. British Virgin Islands Dr. Mandelbaum recommends chartering a small boat and voyaging around the 25 British Virgin Islands to enjoy the beaches, sun and water. 11. Chicago A trip to the windy city is a must for the food, culture and nightlife, Matthew Mintz, MD, recommends. 12. San Francisco Bursting with a wealth of Victorian homes and cable cars, Tony Francis, MD, called San Francisco one of the world's greatest vacation destinations. 13. Blowing Rock, N.C. Charles Davant III, MD, recommends his home town of Blowing Rock, N.C., because of its "something for everything" atmosphere. 14. Reykjavik, Iceland For a contemporary arctic getaway Nicholas Genes, MD, recommends Reykjavik for its wealth of natural wonders coupled with the modernity of its city. 15. Islamorada, Fla. Andrew Kaunitz, MD, recommends a trip to sunny Islamorada to soak in the fishing and dining scene. Source
