Star Sign Travel: 9 Top Cancer Vacation Destinations

Cancers are often described as having a tough exterior, but underneath the hard shell, you have all the feels. That means you’re equally comfortable in both urban and rustic locales. A rising international star like South Korea works for Cancer because it’s still a bit under the radar globally and offers a soulful mix of modern and historic. Think: a tour of the Gyeongbokgung Palace, which dates back to 1395, followed the next day by a K-Pop fan tour with a local.

As a water sign, Cancers always will be drawn to the ocean. The lushness of still-wild Kauai might appeal, offering accessible adventures like a kayak paddle up the Wailua River or off-road ATV trip. You can get overwhelmed easily by the demands of a busy life, so taking in the sunset while sailing off the Na Pali Coast provides the perfect antidote.

Continuing the water theme, Venice is a bucket list destination for more sophisticated Cancers. Though financially savvy, you love to treat yourself to well-earned luxuries like a private gondolier or a skip-the-line tour of Doge’s Palace. While you’re likely organized enough not to miss highlights like St. Mark’s Basilica, a hidden gems tour will help you find artisan workshops selling Murano glass for a steal.

Since Cancers are connoisseurs of hearth and home, a visit to Cappadocia will enthrall. Goreme offers churches, restaurants, and even hotels cozily situated in ancient caves—the region’s extraordinary rock formations bring to mind a moon colony. Try a thrilling hot-air balloon ride over the fairy chimneys, a spirited whirling dervishes ceremony, or a tour of an underground city with a knowledgeable guide.

Surely you’ll be happy at Florida’s beaches, both bustling and relaxed (we see you, Key Biscayne, and you sensitive souls also will appreciate Miami’s art scene, history, and architecture. However, you’ll want to steer clear of the wild South Beach party scene. Instead, explore under-the-radar museums, artsy neighborhoods like Wynwood, and historic landmarks—followed by Cuban sandwiches—in Little Havana.

Peru’s capital city, Lima, is full of quaint colonial charm, multicultural highlights, chilled-out coastal neighborhoods, incredible criollo foodie experiences—and bargains aplenty. Be sure to check out the Bridge of Sighs, which has as much literary credibility as Venice’s. And, rather than heading to the crowded Galapagos Islands, opt for the cheaper Ballestas Islands, a well-protected marine reserve reachable only by boat; the ride over offers an exceptional view of the mysterious Nazca Lines geoglyphs.

Comprising tens of thousands of miles of waterways, the Mekong Delta is bigger than it sounds. Cancers love to have a home base, so plan to explore it from either Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho, which is closer to the most well-known floating market, Cai Rang. Seeing the river by sampan and soaking in the soulful authenticity of rural Vietnam will make your Crab heart sing. If anyone can negotiate a rock-bottom price for some local fruit, it’s you.

One explanation for Cancer’s signature moodiness is the sign’s association with the moon and the tides, mirroring an ebb and flow of emotions. At the Bay of Fundy, you can wait for the tide to go out and then walk along the sand for a full experience of the incredible rock formations. Along New Brunswick’s remarkable coastline are quaint towns like Saint John with nearby Reversing Falls and Acadian French–speaking Shediac, the lobster capital.

Nostalgic and wistful are positives for emotive Cancers. Whether you moon over scenes on the sea cliffs from the British drama Poldark or love the eccentricity of the Cornish town in Doc Martin, the slice of quintessential coastal England that is Cornwall appeals to your romantic sensibility. Experience the dramatic cliffs and beaches on an epic walking tour, or explore the moors in a vintage taxi.