After hitting our Maldives absolute high we ventured to this rather basic all-inclusive hotel, we regularly had to venture out into town just to find a restaurant where we could dine in peace. Fortunately, the holiday had some serious high notes that saved the week.

We took a trip to the ancient town of Nessebar, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site situated on a rocky peninsula. Wandering its narrow cobblestone streets, admiring the unique 18th-century wooden houses, and exploring the centuries-old Byzantine ruins was absolutely fascinating and beautiful.

We followed that up with a beautifully warm, relaxing catamaran cruise across the Black Sea, soaking up the gorgeous coastal breeze. To top off the trip, we braved a ‘classic’ show at Sunny Beach—it was pure, unadulterated tackiness, but incredibly fun! It certainly wasn’t the Maldives, but it was still a great escape.