My mother passed away several years ago, but I recently received an inheritance of about $20,000 from her estate. Her explicit instructions were to use it for something we wouldn’t normally be able to do. My wife and I want to honor that wish with an unforgettable 2-week vacation this coming May, flying out of South Florida.

We are looking for recommendations from all you world travelers! Here is a bit about us to help narrow it down:

* Who we are: We are in our 60s and very active.

* What we like: Walking, light-to-moderate hiking, sitting at outdoor cafés, history, museums, incredible scenery, and great food.

* Where we’ve been (Exclude these): We have already been to Paris, Rome, and Florence. My wife is originally from Peru, so we have been there many times. We'd like to try somewhere brand new.

* Lodging & Transit Preferences: We don't need five-star luxury hotels—we love finding high-quality, well-located Airbnbs or charming boutique guesthouses.…