Three months circling the globe just to stay under the sun, this is the big one, a proper round-the-world chase that starts in the Americas, swings through Oceania's endless beaches, dives into Asia's tropical heat, and loops back to Europe's warm corners. The route is built around smart, mostly one-stop or direct flights to keep the momentum going without turning you into a permanent airport dweller. It's long enough to really live in each place, not just tick boxes, so take it slow, add rest weeks, tweak as you feel. The sun leads every step.

Days 1-25: Americas launch
Begin in the sunniest parts of the Americas to build that base tan. Start in Miami or Los Angeles for that instant California/Florida glow, over 3000 sunshine hours a year. Fly direct to one of them from Europe or wherever you're launching from. Spend a couple weeks bouncing between Miami's beaches, the Keys, then hop to LA for coastal drives, hikes in sunny canyons. Mid-trip, fly south to Rio de Janeiro, one-stop usually through Miami, about 9 hours. Rio's got that vibrant beach energy, Copacabana in full sun. Finish this leg in Mexico City or Cancun, direct from Rio via Panama or Miami. High-altitude sun in Mexico City or Caribbean vibes in Cancun, either way it's bright and warm. This 25 days gives you time to explore cities, beaches, maybe a quick Yucatan ruin trip, all under reliable blue skies.

Days 26-50: Oceania stretch
Next big move is across the Pacific to Oceania. From Los Angeles or Mexico City, direct flights to Honolulu (Hawaii) are easy, then continue to Fiji, or go straight to Sydney or Brisbane in Australia. If you want island vibes first, route through LAX to Nadi (Fiji), direct or one-stop. Spend three weeks here, start in Fiji for lush green and turquoise lagoons, then fly to Auckland or Christchurch in New Zealand for that crisp southern sun. From there, domestic to Australia, direct to Perth for west coast beaches or straight to Sydney for harbour views and Bondi. Australia's summer aligns perfectly with this timing, long daylight hours, warm everything. Hit Uluru for red desert sunsets if you can squeeze in a short flight. This Oceania block is about wide open spaces, reefs, wildlife, and that feeling of endless horizon under clear skies.

Days 51-70: Asia immersion
From Australia, the jump to Asia is smooth. Direct from Sydney or Perth to Bali, Singapore, or Bangkok. Land in Bali for that humid tropical punch, rice fields glowing in sunlight. Spend a couple weeks island-hopping, Lombok, Gili, maybe Java. Then fly north to Bangkok or Phuket for urban-street-meets-beach energy. One-stop options through Singapore keep it logical if you want to add that polished city shine. If you prefer drier heat, route via Dubai to Delhi for intense Indian sun, but Southeast Asia fits the flow better here. This 20 days lets you sink into night markets, temples, beaches, all drenched in equatorial brightness. Short regional flights are cheap and frequent, so move at your own pace.

Days 71-90: Europe home stretch
Close the loop by heading west to Europe's sunniest pockets. From Bangkok or Singapore, direct or one-stop to Athens, Lisbon, or Málaga. These Mediterranean cities deliver 2700-3000+ sunshine hours, perfect for winding down. Spend the final three weeks in Greece (Athens plus islands), southern Spain (Seville/Málaga), or Portugal (Lisbon/Algarve). Ferries and short flights connect them easily. If you want one last tropical hit, detour to the Canary Islands first, direct from some Asian hubs or via Madrid. End with relaxed beach days, rooftop dinners, ancient sites in golden light. By now you're tanned, rested, and the European spring or fall keeps the weather mild and bright.

Flight skeleton for minimal stress
- Americas internal: Miami/LA → Rio → Mexico/Cancun (direct or one-stop via Miami/Panama).
- Americas to Oceania: LAX or similar → Hawaii/Fiji/Australia (direct options plentiful).
- Oceania to Asia: Sydney/Perth → Bali/Singapore/Bangkok (direct).
- Asia to Europe: Bangkok/Singapore → Athens/Lisbon/Málaga (direct or one-stop via Middle East).
Only 5-7 major long-haul legs total, plus short hops. Book the trans-Pacific and trans-continental ones early, leave regional flexible.

Real-world notes
Timing matters, aim for northern hemisphere winter/our summer in south to match peak sun. Americas in Dec-Feb, Oceania Feb-Apr, Asia Mar-May, Europe Apr-Jun. Pack smart, tropical clothes for most, light jacket for higher spots or evenings. Visas, e-visas or visa-free for most nationalities on this loop, but check Australia, Indonesia, India if you detour. Build in recovery days after long flights, hydrate obsessively, slap on sunscreen like it's your job.

This 90-day sun chase is the full circle, from urban beaches to desert reds, jungle greens to Mediterranean blues, always chasing daylight. It's ambitious but doable, every sunrise a new chapter in warmth. Adjust the stops, linger where it feels right, but the route keeps you glowing the entire way. Bon voyage, and may your tan last forever!