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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.

Discover a haven of Islamic architecture, cool contemporary design and some of North Africa’s best restaurants and nightlife.

With the Alps as a background, Turin, Italy’s fourth-largest city, is elegant, photogenic and rich with history.

Scuba dive through an underwater art gallery, grind your own chocolate and chill at a beach barbecue in this often-overlooked Caribbean island nation.

Envision the quintessential Rocky Mountain ski town and you may picture Breckenridge.

Ride a fondue tram, explore art galleries in a converted brewery and toboggan down a mountain in Switzerland’s largest city.

Experience the incense-filled neighborhoods, thought-provoking art and hilltop views of this glittering, international metropolis at a moment of deep political transformation.

Meet history at every turn in this southern Spanish city with Roman ruins, spectacular Moorish architecture and a Jewish quarter with picturesque alleys.

Unwind, stargaze and explore a dreamlike landscape in California’s high desert.

The Austrian capital beckons as a wintry escape with ice skating paths, cozy coffeehouses and a Christmas market in a palace.

Visitors willing to explore the alleyways of this arts- and food-loving city will find gems at every turn.

Make mole, learn printmaking and dance in the streets in this city alive with tradition and creative vigor.

Explore Cajun Country, a region where French, Creole, Native American and African traditions come together in a cultural gumbo.

Even in a time of transition, Washington is still a hub of art, history and social-justice leadership, and is home to many of the world’s best free museums.

The North Carolina city’s evolution from a faded tobacco town to a diverse cultural and culinary destination has been years in the making.

By late fall on Long Island’s North Fork, the crowds have ebbed, the beaches are mostly empty and locals are enjoying the autumn harvest.

Take in Gothic architecture, green riverside walks and a global banquet in Scotland’s largest city, which crackles with character. Just be waterproof.

Climb a mountain, wander the waterfront and enjoy a smoked-meat sandwich in a city with a surprise around every corner.

Nighttime strolls, lesser-known museums and tiny trattorias reveal a more intimate side of this popular Italian destination.

Cycle miles of urban trails, tour a restored Frank Lloyd Wright masterwork and catch golden hour along Lake Michigan.

Against the arresting backdrop of the Andes, the Chilean capital is alive with music, art and nightlife.