
We landlubbers can't help but be seduced by the sea, with its colorful and mysterious inhabitants. Whether you want to PADI train in Fiji, see Australia's legendary Great Barrier Reef or swim alongside sea turtles in Costa Rica, our list of eclectic destinations will quench your undersea thirst. Our motto: Have wetsuit, will travel.

For those globetrotting gourmets who don't have time to attend a comprehensive cooking academy, this list roams the world to reveal luxurious digs that offer lessons in the art of cookery. If you want to combine your next escape with a lesson on how to make a soufflé or chicken galangal coconut soup, here's what's cooking at our top picks for hotel culinary schools.