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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.

A major new African American history museum unlocks new perspectives of one of America’s oldest cities.

Outdoor saunas (with a cold lake plunge), breweries and fall hikes await in Vermont’s largest city and its nearby towns.

The Dutch capital is busier and more sanitized than you remember, but visitors can find glimpses of Amsterdam where the city’s creative spirit is still brimming.

With a limonada de coco in hand, explore two walkable neighborhoods over a weekend in this coastal Colombian city.

Street food and medieval churches meet natural wine bars and compelling new museums in Sicily’s capital.

The Czech capital is finding a new balance between preserving its past and embracing the future.

Vietnam’s biggest city is transforming with new highrises, bars and boutiques, but still offers old-world charm and chaotic fun.

The glamorous “Sailing Capital of the World” on Rhode Island offers plenty of rewards beyond the yachts and Gilded Age mansions.

Famous for its design, food and dedication to sustainability, the Danish capital is celebrating its architecture with a yearlong slate of events and exhibitions.

The coastal Californian enclave is flush with natural beauty and history at every turn.

Pick your own paradise along State Road 30A, long a beloved vacation destination for Southerners.

Seafood shacks, charming cottages and wild beauty are just a few of the draws that lure visitors to the Massachusetts island year after year.

A different side of the French capital reveals smaller museums, under-the-radar spots in Montmartre and a diverse performance scene.

Hot water mingles with 2,000 years of history in this spa town in southwest England.

This Croatian port city is fueled by long seafood lunches, ancient traditions and wine-filled evenings.

Locals know the best spots are hiding in plain sight in the City of Angels.

The coastal British Columbian city is in transition, with the gravity of its cultural life shifting eastward.

Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital, can feel overwhelming. But elegance can be found everywhere.

With experimental restaurants and avant-garde architecture, the Netherlands’ second-biggest city embodies contemporary urban cool.

Art lovers, hikers, connoisseurs of Southern cuisine and explorers of up-and-coming neighborhoods will find much to savor in this scenic city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Spring is synonymous with street festivals, but the city’s historic charm, world-class art and passionate cheesesteak discourse are year-round.

The charm of the maritime city’s colorful-tile-wrapped facades and hilly, sun-warmed streets remains strong, even as it enjoys a popularity boom.

A well-rounded tour of Vegas requires going beyond the Strip: What you find may surprise you.

Think of Tokyo as a warren of concealed gems: Wander down side streets and be richly rewarded.

Explore this perpetually flowering city that is among the unsung cosmopolitan capitals of the Americas.

Take a turn, or as South Africans say, a “short left,” and be rewarded in this modern, contradictory city.

Find serenity in and around this glittering metropolis: Unwind with a slow tea session, pray to the god of love, and dip into wild hot springs.

Venture into the heart of Broadway, but also take a chance on Nashville’s smaller performance spaces, which are everywhere. This is Music City, after all.

There is perhaps no city as dazzling and full of life. Experience Rio’s irrepressible energy at a street samba party, or take it all in from a soaring mountain peak.

Discover the best of both new and old Miami, from a salsa club in Little Havana to a rooftop bar with striking views of downtown to Cuban American bakeries.

A renovated plaza, new hotels and major art exhibitions celebrate Pablo Picasso — just a few more reasons to revisit the Spanish capital.

Soak up Mardi Gras season while dive-bar hopping, dancing to brass bands and exploring history in the French Quarter.

A secret garden, a bicycle ride across city and paddy farms, and a world-class cocktail scene in Thailand’s capital.

The Norwegian capital is refashioning itself into a major cultural destination, with new museums, daring architecture, intriguing restaurants and myriad ways to celebrate the outdoors – even in the heart of winter.

If you have a taste for dynamism and beautiful complexities, Houston is your buffet – and eating is the town sport.

With its unspoiled beaches and slo-mo vibe, Nevis is the less developed and serene Caribbean many visitors crave.

Winter sports enthusiasts flock to this northwestern Colorado resort town in the Yampa Valley, a spot that is typically blessed with an abundant blanket of low-moisture snow.

With camels roaming the beaches, centuries-old city walls and abundant art galleries, Essaouira is coastal Morocco at its most picturesque.

Up for a flavorful London weekend? Stuff yourself royally with a “full English” and a Sunday roast, journey into the literary heart of the city and stroll along the Queen’s Walk.

Hike fortress walls without leaving the city limits, go to an “LP bar” and enjoy stir-fried intestines at a baseball game: only in Seoul.

New Zealand’s pint-size and vertiginous capital has spectacular views, excellent dining and a one-of-a-kind bird sanctuary.

The Eternal City is getting a refresh, with new restaurants and hotels, sumptuous art palaces and innovative ways to see ancient sites.

Brazil’s biggest city has long attracted migrants and dreamers, making it a great place to explore a rich variety of local cuisines, musical genres, traditional art and sleek design.

Immerse in Mexico City’s vibrant style, outstanding gastronomy, rich history and bustling street life.

Leafy pedestrian "superblocks," restored architectural gems and new outstanding restaurants only add to the allure of the Catalan capital.

Beyond Savannah’s historic homes and serene oaks, discover interactive art exhibitions, insightful perspectives on the city’s Black history and a thriving midtown nightlife scene.

Swim in a magnificent ocean pool, slurp a curry laksa and meet new friends in a teeny mezcal bar: Sydney is back.

Dig deep into this sprawling, fast-paced and very stylish city and you will be rewarded.

Fall in Stockholm means crisp breezes, fiery foliage and a city humming with openings, from dining spots to galleries.

A packed weekend in the city includes bites of local history, prime people-watching and a little Manhattan glamour.