Georgia

Georgia, called Sakartvelo by its citizens, quickly began appearing on travel bucket lists. Tbilisi, the capital, started topping the charts with nightlife comparable to Berlin's. Although the secret is out, Georgia’s allure remains strong: Tsminda Sameba Church in Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), set dramatically against Mount Kazbek glaciers, is the stuff of travel daydreams. The entire country beckons with outdoor pursuits among lush, pristine nature. The revamped Black Sea resort city of Batumi comes alive with vacationers during the summer, enticing with wine (in the drink’s alleged country of birth) and peerless cuisine.