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Come on shore, it’s party time! Where? Right on the beach in Máncora, a former fishing village in Peru that has turned into a hot spot for surfers complete with a rousing party every day.

Dirty sand, unruly revelers – Kuta Beach in Bali has an infamous reputation. But never fear, the tiny island of Gili Trangwan, Asia’s own Ibiza, is only around 100 kilometers to the north and well known for its fantastic full-moon parties.

Most people associate parties on the Mediterranean with Barcelona, or maybe Tel Aviv. But Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, has been a well-kept se­cret for a long time. The parties there are every bit as spectacular as elsewhere, but without the rowdy crowds.

Once you left your computer screen to swim in the cenotes and inspect Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico, it’s time for something new. We recommend the excellent beach clubs in Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific coast.

Rio? Sure, that’s a place you won’t want to leave in a hurry. But if you have to work, Florianópolis, a small town on the South Brazilian coast, is more relaxed and fast becoming a mecca for startups.

The perfect place is sometimes closer than you think: Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, has it all: culture, beaches and high-speed Internet – plus a fast flight home for the European nomad whose business partner insists on a personal meeting.