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Explore a whiskey renaissance, tour the country’s oldest public library and brave a brisk sea dip in the Irish capital.

Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination.

Stroll along the river, explore a contemporary art scene and admire panoramic views in this scenic Central European capital.

Summer in Brooklyn rewards spontaneity, so this packed guide requires no restaurant reservations or advance planning.

Fall in love with the churches, seafood-heavy cuisine and UNESCO-listed streets of Portugal’s second-largest city.

A new creative energy is invigorating this laid-back northern Michigan city, loved for its cherry festival, unspoiled lake vistas and access to epic dunes.

This slow-paced Spanish island offers a quieter and wilder retreat than its more touristy neighbors.

Colorado’s second-largest city, which brims with outdoor activities, is enticing visitors with a new museum and revamped hotels.

Springtime is best for exploring this Midwestern city’s lakeside trails, robust arts scene and top-notch restaurants.

The beauty and hospitality of this Hawaiian island, still recovering from last year’s wildfires, remain as vibrant as ever.

Shedding its conservative reputation, the Bavarian capital is finding unusual ways to balance tradition and innovation.

Savor the diversity of this lakefront city through its hidden bars, small-but-fascinating museums and restaurants with dishes like jerk chicken chow mein and Hong Kong-style French toast.

Bar-hop in an old quarter, explore a street splashed with murals and fly kites on the lawn of a fortress in this Caribbean capital.

Explore ancient caves, catch a concert in a former textile mill, feast on mangoes and go on a poetry crawl in this fast-changing Indian city.

The spectacular South African city is shedding its Eurocentric identity and emerging as a culturally rich African hub.

Kayak through mangroves, take a Black history trolley tour and spot dolphins from a white-sand beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

For the adventurous traveler, the Paraguayan capital’s off-the-radar quality is its strongest asset.

Admire the skyline from a kayak, treat yourself to barbecue and start each morning with a breakfast taco in the colorful capital of Texas.

Rich in culture and history, the city is an antidote to the wall-to-wall all-inclusive resorts of the Yucatán coast.

Hit the city’s trails and dining patios in late winter, when the temperature is pleasant and wildflowers are in bloom.