I consider myself to be a professional Branson traveler. These companies are gambling that travelers like Ms. Virgil will like the idea of a vacation that hinges on suspense, and that they will want to ditch predictability (and a slog themselves through vacation options) for mystery, something often lacking in today’s travel landscape.

It’s an easy drive and boat trip from Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, with a stay at the private island resort on the island essential for visiting. Cancun is split into two big regions: the hyper-touristy Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone), shaped like a giant 7 in the water, and downtown on the mainland.

The epitome of luxury travel and exclusive experience, a Secret Cruise should be on every traveler’s wish list. Molly is an off-the-beaten path kind of girl, who has been known to drag friends into late night dives in Honolulu, to a Hong Kong shopping center for the best milk tea, or secret beaches around Australia.

One of the greatest fears that a vacation rental owner has is that they will rent to a group of people who see the property as a ‘party house’ and invite all of their friends to come along and share the accommodation. Hidden Valley Holiday Park attracts couples or families seeking a peaceful holiday in picturesque surroundings.

If you stay in an Airbnb downtown, I suggest living near the R-1 or R-2 bus lines ( map here ). These are the buses get you to and from the hotel zone almost all day — it’s a 20-minute trip, and a ticket costs about $0.75. The R-1 bus runs more, especially late at night, so stay closer to the R-1 if you can.