The island of Puerto Rico is home to many things: swaying leafy palms, dazzling mountains and pristine beaches. There’s also an emerging art scene. While the capital city of San Juan serves as a coveted homebase for edgy galleries, the acclaimed Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico is known to host a hotbed of shows alongside artist-led, non-profit spaces including Km 0.2 and El Lobi. Komos shares a burgeoning crop of emerging and Puerto Rican contemporary artists – and who don’t forget where they came from.

Only 22 miles long and eight miles wide, Grand Cayman has long been coveted for its famed stretch of white-sand beaches, 300-plus days of sunshine and world-class snorkeling and diving. Outside the laid-back barefoot vibe, however, you’ll also find plenty of culture and arts. Surely, the Cayman-born artist and curator Chris Christian knows a thing or two about this. After all, since 2005, he’s been the visual powerhouse behind the popular The Art Gallery at the Ritz-Carlton, whose walls often showcase rotating exhibits and fresh talent. Just below, Komos uncovers a burgeoning crop of up-and-coming Caymanian artists making a splash.

Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal; the old port town whose terracotta-tiled rooftops still dovetail with charming cobblestone streets and the iconic yellow 28 tram. So, what to eat and sip? Naturally, you’ll start with the trifecta: fresh seafood, pastéis de nata (the classic Portuguese pastry) and Vinho Verde wine; hailing from the far north Minho province. Below, our favorite eating, drinking and resting spots in the capital “City of Lights.”

“Attractive people who were doing attractive things in attractive places,” Slim Aarons famously quipped about his photography of the rich and famous. The one-time World War II shutterbug turned jet-setting freelancer for luxury magazines, Aarons managed to embed himself into the world’s elite circles.

Set on the southern tip of Cap d'Antibes, halfway between Marseilles and the Italian border, the 150-year-old hotel opened in the late 19th century as a writers’ retreat in the once-sleepy French Riviera. Surrounded by sea and mountains, burned-out artists could stay for long stretches for very little money.

These days, visual and auditory delights ascend in many forms. Especially in Budapest, the fabled city known for its renowned opera house, music academy and legendary concert halls. Last year, The House of Music, a performance venue and exhibition space opened its doors.