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14 | | Fall 2017 1) ITALY Gen Z appeal: Currently, the U.S. dollar hovers at nearly a one-to-one rate with the euro, making a trip to Europe more aff ordable than it has been in quite some time. This is good news for Gen Zers, who are interested in taking longer, cheaper trips in which they can truly immerse themselves in the culture of their destination. Dream itinerary: When you think of Italy, cities like Venice and Rome spring to mind, but a more budget-friendly but equally culturally rich option is Florence. It's the cradle of the Renaissance after all, where artists like da Vinci, Donatello, Botticelli and Michelangelo left their mark. Here, you can take in an opera at a historic venue like the Teatro della Pergola, sample delicious Tuscan wine and cuisine at a local trattoria, view artistic masterpieces at the Uffi zi Gallery or just admire the view from the famed Ponte Vecchio bridge. 2) MEXICO Gen Z appeal: Lovers of adventure, Gen Zers opt for active vacation experiences like kayaking, scuba diving and heli-skiing. Dream itinerary: Given its varied terrain and endless shoreline, our neighbor to the south provides ample opportunity for thrill seekers. A trip to Cancun, for instance, allows them the chance to swim with 20-ton whale sharks, zipline through the rainforest canopy or snorkel in an underground cave in the Yucatán jungle. For some nighttime adventure, Gen Zers can partake of Cancun's famed party scene at popular spots like Señor Frog's or Coco Bongo. 3) HAWAII Gen Z appeal: This tech-dependent group instinctively shares their exploits on social media, and few destinations are as full of Instagrammable moments as Hawaii. Dream itinerary: Oahu is an ideal place for combining Gen Zers' love of adventure and photo-worthy panoramas. They can capture and share pics of themselves surfi ng at the North Shore, racing ATVs on the remote backroads of Kualoa Ranch, trekking to the top of an extinct volcano like Diamond Head, or getting an aerial view of the coral formations at Kaneohe Bay provides ample opportunity to Cancun, for instance, allows them the chance