Lodge for less than $100 a night in the Hotel Patara Prince Resort, set on white stone cliffs on the bank of the turquoise Mediterranean, and loll under an umbrella on the undeveloped beaches,which are interrupted by Roman ruins jutting out of the dunes. Lounge by the hotel's infinity pool or visit the sauna, then dine on fish or mutton kebab at the romantic, nouvelle Turkish restaurant Korsan, next to the harbor. (Breakfast in Turkey may come as a surprise—tomatoes, cucumbers, and cheese with your bread.) Wander by the many shops in town, stopping at Sakir Antik Galery for Arab-influenced copper and bronze souvenirs. Most important, get a traditional massage in the hotel's Turkish bath.

URBAN SOPHISTICATE VS. LONE RANGER
Nick and Holly, Ann Harbor, Michigan
Nick grew up in New York City, and feels most comfortable in a throng of people, although he never considered the city crowded: As a kid, he visited his grandparents every summer in Mumbai, India, where the bazaars swarmed with life. He moved to Ann Arbor to attend university, and stayed because of Holly. When he has time off, Nick wants to visit a big city such as Los Angeles, explore the museums, hear the latest bands, and hit the newest clubs.

A fan of whole grains and bicycling to work, Holly likes to stay active, and her favorite pastimes include mountain climbing and canoeing. Ann Arbor may be a small city, but Holly often feels it's too populated, so she likes to hike into the woods, soaking in the silence. When it comes to vacation time, she packs her tent and heads straight for national parks like Yellowstone.

COMPROMISE DESTINATIONS:

San Francisco Bay Area, California
The Casa Madrona Hotel, a converted historic mansion overlooking the water and surrounded by flowers, embodies the rugged allure of Sausalito. The hotel also hosts one of the area's best restaurants, Mikayla. Head to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art—only a short drive away—and take in works by Henri Matisse and Gerhard Richter. Afterward, perk up with a cup of free-trade coffee and indulge in a scrumptious taco at the Mission district's La Taqueria.

Explore the hip neighborhood, checking out a few music shops and boutiques, and make sure to end the evening at Elbo Room, a club with dancing and a live band upstairs. On another day, take a relatively solitary hike at nearby Point Reyes National Park,where few tourists venture. Not to forget: Yosemite is only a fourhour drive away.

Barcelona, Spain
This Spanish city has the vitality of New York, coupled with the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.