We've been in the Maldives or Thailand during the winter break (we get three weeks off) for the last three years. It's lovely and we're very lucky, and DH does a lot of diving, which he really enjoys. Next time though I'd like our holiday not to focus on beach/pool/diving and do something different! We are late 50s, no DC.
DH was in Santiago on business earlier this year and really liked it there. I've suggested we do something more adventurous and do a December trip to Chile and Peru, to include the most desirable sites to visit that we can fit in (I currently have no sense of how far apart these places are!)
I'd be interested to hear of others' experiences and recommendations. Thanks!