Where to travel based on your zodiac sign

Those with this air sign are known for their independence and single-mindedness about preferences in life and in vacations. That can mean repeat visits to a favorite lodge, a beloved city they return to again and again, or finding an off-the-beaten-path natural wonder that appeals to their originality and inventiveness.

Ideal vacation: Iguacu Falls in Brazil; the salt flats, pictured, in Bolivia; Northern Lights spotting in Finland; museum tours of Madrid or London.

Pisces’ escapist tendencies make vacation mandatory. This mutable water sign is dreamy by nature and thrives in beautiful destinations that are far away from everything but the imagination. Choose a destination that has natural wonders as well as cultural offerings (Pisces can get bored easily), but make sure to leave plenty of room in the itinerary for daydreaming.

Aries are an independent, energetic bunch who won’t be happy spending their precious vacation days sitting poolside. Instead, they prefer to be constantly on the move with a drive for the next adventure and a new tale to tell.

Ideal Vacation: A tour of the villages on Bulgaria’s Black Sea; a guided tour to North Korea; the temples, pictured, in Myanmar’s valley of Bagan; or a solo adventure to Tikal in Guatemala

While Taurus people are known for being warmhearted and loving, they also love to self-indulge, and there’s no better time to do that than on vacation. Splurge on a luxury hotel in a relaxing destination to maximize your winter break, and let the patient and placid side of the Taurus personality shine through.

Ideal vacation: Willamette Valley wine country retreat in Oregon; or a beach vacation on the island of Mustique, pictured, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Air signs are known for being adaptable to almost any situation they are thrown into and thrive in new situations. That flexibility, though, can mean they bore easily, especially when they aren’t challenged. When it comes to vacations, Geminis should be kept hopping — whether that’s from island to island or from one cultural site to another. That’s why big cities filled with new experiences or multiple destinations in one trip are perfect for the Gemini traveler.

Ideal vacation: Island hopping in Croatia; or a long weekend in big city like Berlin or Rome. (When in Rome, consider a side trip to the Villa d’Este, pictured, in nearby Tivoli, Italy.)

Family vacations or getaways with close friends can be ideal for these water signs, who can use the opportunity to show off their nurturing tendencies by taking care of everyone. If a family get-together isn’t in the cards, escape to a cozy bed and breakfast in a small city.

Ideal vacation: Rent a lakeside Italian villa with friends; take a family trip to Maine (the Rockland Breakwater in Maine is pictured); or retreat to a woodsy lodge in the Pacific Northwest.

These lions are known for their fiery energy and flair for the dramatic. Leos love to be where the action is — ideally at the center of attention. When it comes to choosing a vacation spot, consider trips that will look great on Instagram and sound even better on paper.

Ideal vacation: New York City; yachting in the South of France; hitting the clubs in Los Angeles; or party hopping in Ibiza, pictured.

Virgos love a detailed itinerary, tend to research all the best spots far in advance, and may be ready to share their Google maps marked with all of the best restaurants, markets and coffee shops. Use those perfectionist tendencies to your travel advantage by arranging cooking classes, mapping out bike tours or perfecting your lasso technique at a high-end dude ranch.

Ideal vacation: Bike tour through Southern Italy; walking tour in Paris, pictured; or one of America’s best dude ranches.

Scorpio’s intense nature means that to truly unwind, they’ll need to unplug to recharge. While Scorpios love the chance to commune with nature, they may not want to rough it and pack all their belongings into the woods—even though they have the determination to make it happen. Instead, pair nature with modern conveniences by finding a forest lodge somewhere deep in a National Park or rent an Airbnb near a lake.

Ideal vacation: Glamping in Tanzania, pictured; a ski resort in Jackson Hole, Wyo.; or a lodge in Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.