Acapulco
Though most beach resorts are made for relaxing, Acapulco has nonstop, 24-hours-a-day energy. Back in the days when there was a jet set, they came here.
| Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers both style and substance: besides the canals and chic cafes, it offers up treasures like the Jewish Historical Museum, and the Rembrandt House Museum.
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Aruba
Aruba has something for everyone: splendid natural wonders, great beaches, a handful of authentically native towns, and a bustling capital city.
| Atlanta
Some come to Atlanta looking for the Old South - white-columned mansions surrounded by magnolias. What they find is a lot more cosmopolitan and much more interesting.
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Athens
Athens is basking in the afterglow of the 2004 Olympic Games that brought new roads, new museums, and a new self-confidence to the country as the Olympics went off without a hitch.
| Auckland
Auckland, known as the City of Sails, is as big, as cosmopolitan, as hedonistic, as subtropical, and as congested as any New Zealand city gets.
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Austin
Over the years Austin has gotten bigger and busier, but it hasn't lost its essential nature. Stay here for a couple of days and you'll feel the laid back quality you've heard about.
| Bahamas
The Bahamas may be know for hotels such as the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, which is a virtual water world, but there's another trend to note in The Bahamas - the rise of eco-tourism.
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Bangkok
With an estimated population of 10 million in a country of only 64 million, Thailand's capital is the urban and cultural heart of the land: where all trends originate and where all roads meet.
| Barbados
Endless pink- and white-sand beaches and a rich West Indian tradition are what put Barbados on the map, and although it doesn't offer casinos, it has more than just beach life.
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Barcelona
Barcelona has become the weekender capital of Europe. Visitors jet in on low-cost flights for the fun lifestyle, Mediterranean climate, and an unrivalled location that seemingly offers everything.
| Beijing
Many of Beijing'"bests" are also China's "bests:" the Forbidden City, Tian'an Mén Square, and the Great Wall. Beijing was also the Host City for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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Berlin
It's history may be dark, but with its field of new skyscrapers, hip clubs, and fashion boutiques, postmillennium Berlin has recast itself as the Continent's capital of cool.
| Bermuda
If you've decided that Bermuda sounds like the perfect place to relax, feel free to start unwinding right now, because we've done all the legwork for you.
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Boston
The ongoing building boom may overshadow Boston's famous 18th- and 19th-century architecture, but even rampant development can't change the colonial character of the city.
| Brisbane
Queensland's capital is relaxed, laid-back, and subtropical. Set along the banks of the wide, brown Brisbane River, this is a city that has grown up in recent years, confident in its appeal.
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British Virgin Islands
With its small bays and hidden coves, once havens for pirates such as Blackbeard, the British Virgin Islands are now among the world's loveliest cruising areas.
| Buenos Aires
Now that the peso, once on par with the U.S. dollar, has fallen in value and stabilized, tourists from all over the world are flocking to this city, often called the Paris of South America.
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Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas has become Mexico's most elite resort destination, catering to travelers getting away for long weekends or indulging in sports and relaxation.
| Calgary
Calgary hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics and rolled out the welcome mat on a truly international scale. The city outdid itself and erected a whole network of new facilities.
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Cancún
Cancún was picked for tourism development due to its ideal mix of elements: transparent blue oceans, powdery white beaches, and immense potential for growth.
| Cape Town
Cape Town, the oldest city in southern Africa, is regularly heralded as one of the most beautiful on earth. Yet the city feels -- and is -- very different from the rest of Africa.
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Charleston
The Old South still thrives in Charleston: stately homes, courtly manners, gracious hospitality, and, above all, gentle dignity are facts of everyday life in this old city.
| Chiang Mai
It would be difficult to find a city that reflects more of Thailand's diverse cultural heritage and modern aspirations than the booming 700-year-old city of Chiang Mai.
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Chicago
When you think of Chicago a few things come immediately to mind: the Sears Tower, the Cubs, comedians like Bill Murray and Jim Belushi, and of course, the Magnificent Mile.
| Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand is a mecca for anyone who likes adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities, with a few leisurely days discovering the city's cultural foundation in between.
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Copenhagen
Like Mighty Mouse, Denmark may be small but it packs a powerful punch. Its capital, Copenhagen, seems to be the seat of everything Danish - artistic, financial, and political.
| Dallas
Dallas has come to symbolize the kind of place where larger-than-life characters live out the American dream, making everything seem bigger and better in Big D.
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Denver
Denver is the largest city between the Great Plains and the Pacific Coast, with about 550,000 residents within the city limits and over three million in the metropolitan area.
| The Dominican Republic
White beaches, inexpensive resorts, and natural beauty bring visitors to the Dominican Republic. Columbus even said that "There is no more beautiful island in the world."
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Dublin
Behind all those sturdy, grey columns is the real, modern, Euro-Dublin - an affluent place filled with trendy coffee shops, five-star restaurants, and expensive designer boutiques.
| Edinburgh
While there is competition between Edinburgh and Glasgow - like The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney - they are strongest as a pair, each bringing value to the partnership.
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Florence
Florence is the Renaissance city - home to Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Birth of Venus, and Raphael's Madonnas, but do take the time to enjoy the simple pleasures of Florence.
| Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, known as the Venice of America, has more than 300 miles of waterways and innumerable canals, which permit residents to anchor boats in their backyards.
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Frankfurt
The thriving industrial metropolis of Frankfurt is both a much visited business center and a worthy tourist destination with a distinct personality.
| Geneva
Geneva is an international city, belonging to the world with its 250 international organizations based here, such as the European headquarters for the UN.
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Grand Canyon National Park
The landscape of the Grand Canyon not only inspires reverence but also tells the grandest of stories - half the earth's history is represented in the canyon's rocks.
| Hanoi
Hanoi ranks among the world's most attractive and interesting cities. Originally named Thang Long or "City of the Ascending Dragon," the city was first the capital of Vietnam in A.D. 1010.
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Hawaii (The Big Island)
The Big Island of Hawaii -- which lends its name to the entire Hawaiian archipelago -- is where Mother Nature pulled out all the stops. Simply put, it's spectacular.
| Hilton Head
One of America's great resort meccas, Hilton Head is surrounded by the Low Country, where much of the romance, beauty, and graciousness of the Old South survives.
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Hong Kong
Because of the dazzling contrasts, Hong Kong offers visitors something unique - the chance to experience a vibrant Chinese city without sacrificing the comforts of home.
| Houston
Houston has a dynamism that is palpable and has brought a flood of newcomers from around the world, with ethnic restaurants and specialty shops springing up throughout the city.
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Istanbul
Rarely will a visit to Turkey exclude the chaotic, confused, messy, and glorious wonder that is Istanbul - as momentous as Rome, as captivating as Paris, and as exotic as Bangkok.
| Jerusalem
Although the grandeur of Biblical Jerusalem vanished long ago, the city still has the most awesome holy places of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the Old City and its nearby hills.
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Johannesburg
Johannesburg throbs to a heady, relentless beat, fueled by the tremendous sociability of its inhabitants that is creating a cultural stew in the city's clubs, bars, and restaurants.
| Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the most modern and developed city in Malaysia, with contemporary high-rises and world-class hotels, glitzy shopping malls, and international cuisine.
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Kyoto
Kyoto is the most historically significant town and was the only major city spared from the bombs of WWII. Due to this, Kyoto is home to 20% of Japan's national treasures.
| Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is an American treasure. It's stunningly beautiful, the air is crisp and clear, and the sun shines 80% of the time. And that's not to mention the captivating lake itself.
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Las Vegas
Las Vegas can be whatever a visitor wants, and for a few days, a visitor can be whatever he or she wants. Vegas is about fun. Go have some. Go have too much. It won't be hard.
| London
The British capital is alive and well and culturally vibrant: in food, fashion, film, music, and just about everything else, London stands at the cutting edge, just as it did in the 1960s.
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Los Angeles
L.A. really is sunny most days of the year, movie stars actually do live and dine with the rest of us, and you can't swing a cellphone without hitting a roller-blading blonde at the beach.
| Melbourne
Australia's largest city, Melbourne is a cultural melting pot. With such a diverse population, and with the stately European architecture surrounding you, you could forget you're in Australia.
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Memphis
Memphis is the birthplace of the blues, rock, and soul music. Memphis is where the King made his first recording, and where Otis Redding and Al Green expressed the music in their souls.
| Mexico City
In Mexico City, along with city sophistication, you also find riots of color, a constant background of music, and an endearing mix of the majestically ancient with the irresistibly new.
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Miami
Don't be fooled by the hip, celebrity-drenched South Beach. While the elite flock to the coolest enclave, Miami is surprisingly accessible to the average Joe, Jane, or José.
| Minneapolis and St. Paul
Minneapolis & St. Paul are more likely associated with arts than farming; they are home to terrific museums and one of the finest theater and arts communities in the nation.
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Montevideo
Montevideo is home to half of Uruguay's population, and while it has few must-see attractions, its charm lies in wait for the careful traveler.
| Montréal
Montréal's downtown bristles with skyscrapers, many of them playful and perky, and the city above ground is mirrored by another below, with underground shops and restaurants.
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Napa Valley
California's Napa and Sonoma valleys are two of the most famous wine-growing regions in the world, and are also the ultimate retreat for wine and food lovers and romantics.
| Nashville
Nashville may be the capital of Tennessee, but it's better known as Music City USA, the country music Mecca. Yet it is so much more to discover once you get there.
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New York City
New York is better, safer, and cleaner than ever. The number of hotels, restaurants, and clubs keeps growing and gets better every year, not to mention icons like the Statue of Liberty.
| Oahu
Everyone ventures to Oahu seeking a different experience. Some want to find the "real" Hawaii, some are looking for heart-pounding adventure, and some simply yearn to relax.
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Orlando
Since the opening of Walt Disney World back in 1971, Orlando has grown to become one of the world's top vacation destinations with more than 95 attractions, both large and small.
| Osaka
Osaka has a reputation as an international and progressive business center and is known for its food, castle, port, shopping arcades, and Bunraku puppet theater.
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Oslo
Fueled by oil money from the "black gold" of the North Sea, Oslo today is permeated with a Nordic joie de vivre in contrast to its staid, dull reputation of yesteryear.
| Palm Springs
In Pam Springs -- a mix of seniors, Baby Boomers, yuppies, Hollywood glitterati, and Cahuilla Indians -- swimming, sunbathing, golfing, and tennis are the primary pastimes.
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Paris
Paris's beauty is overwhelming, especially at night, when it truly is the City of Light, and making it your own has always been the most compelling reason to visit.
| Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the home of some of our country's most important historic monuments like the Liberty Bell, has the famous Pat's and Geno' cheesesteak stands, and is where Rocky grew up.
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Phoenix
Phoenix has become a major metropolis replete with dozens of resort hotels, fabulous restaurants, excellent museums, hundreds of golf courses, and much more.
| Portland, Ore.
Portland is a city of discreet charms. Nicknamed the City of Roses, it is full of people who take time to stop and smell the flowers. Spend much time here, and you will too.
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Prague
Conflicts past and present give Prague an eclectic energy. The atmosphere continually reminds us that monarchs and dictators have tried to possess it for 1,000 years.
| Puerto Rico
It's only the size of Connecticut, but Puerto Rico pulsates with more life than any other island in the Caribbean. To the beat of bomba, there's a party going on here 24 hours a day.
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Puerto Vallarta
Thanks to its simple pleasures and sophisticated charms, Puerto Vallarta offers both the best of Mexico's natural beauty and an authentic dose of its vibrant culture.
| Québec City
Québec City is the soul of New France and holds that history dear. The city is almost entirely French in feeling, spirit, and language -- 95% of the population is Francophone!
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Rio de Janeiro
Say "Rio" and mental images explode: the glittering costumes of Carnaval; the statue of Christ; the beach at Ipanema or Copacabana; or the persistent rhythm of the samba.
| Rome
To all visitors -- Americans, Europeans, Japanese -- Rome extends a warm and friendly welcome, wining, dining, and entertaining them in its inimitable fashion.
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Salt Lake City
Although Salt Lake City may be best known for its religious affiliations, the city is growing in popularity as a base for outdoor enthusiasts.
| San Antonio
San Antonio, home to the Alamo and the River Walk, has more character than any other big city in Texas. And, as a family destination, you can't go wrong with bringing them here.
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San Diego
San Diego is a big outdoor playground. You can swim, snorkel, kayak, bicycle, and partake of other water diversions, as well as in the mountains and desert.
| San Jose, Costa Rica
The pleasant climate, along with the beautiful views of lush green mountainsides and the early morning smell of roasting coffee, makes San José a memorable city to visit.
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Santiago
Chile's capital is more than one a jumping-off point to more popular locations such as Patagonia or the Lake District - it is the civic, cultural, and historical nucleus of the country.
| Savannah
Savannah conjures up all the clichéd images of the Old South: oaks dripping with Spanish moss, stately antebellum mansions, mint juleps on the veranda, magnolia trees, and more.
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Seattle
Seattle, a vibrant city with a bustling downtown and Mount Rainier and the Space Needle looming in the background, is a city of beautifull vistas, an outdoor aesthetic, and great coffee.
| Shanghai
Visitors from around the world are flocking to Shanghai, drawn by curiosity, a sense of possibility, or the desire to be in the coolest, and most exciting city in the new century.
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Singapore
Singapore glistens with the wealth of modern miracles while the cultural mysteries and exotic beauty of the city's old mosques and temples speak of old tales of colonial romance.
| St. Barts
Forget historic sites or ambitious watersports programs. You go to St. Barts for the relaxation, the French cuisine, the white-sand beaches, and the ultimate in comfort.
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St. Croix, USVI
Between the two extremes of St. Croix's coasts are beautiful beaches, rolling hills, pastures, and, increasingly, miles of condos.
| St. John, USVI
St. John is a wonder of unspoiled beauty: its rocky coastline are beautiful crescent shaped bays and white sand beaches, and the interior is no less impressive.
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St. Lucia
St. Lucia is becoming one of the biggest players in 21st Century Caribbean tourism, especially when it comes to weddings, honeymoons, and ecotourism.
| St. Thomas, USVI
St. Thomas, the busiest cruise-ship harbor in the West Indies, is not only the shopping hub of the Caribbean, but is also one of the top destinations for sailing, scuba diving, and fishing.
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Stockholm
Regal, elegant, and intriguing Stockholm reigns over one of the world's most progressive and democratic societies, where fashion and design remain at the cutting edge.
| Sydney
Sunny, sexy, and sophisticated, Sydney basks in its recognition as the shining star of the Southern Hemisphere. The "Emerald City" is one of the most attractive on earth.
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Tampa
While your children may go to Tampa for Busch Gardens Africa, adults will enjoy the Florida Aquarium, museums, and the nightlife historic of Ybor City.
| Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is everything Jerusalem is not. The city began with a gorgeous strip of beach and went on from there to become the bold and busy city that never sleeps.
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Tokyo
Beneath Tokyo's concrete shell is a thriving cultural life. From performing arts, tea ceremonies, sumo, museums and anime, Tokyo is your best bet for offering the most at any one time.
| Toronto
Toronto has truly become a world-class city, with more than 7,000 restaurants, The Toronto International Film Festival, and a theater scene that rivals London's and New York's.
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Tucson
Encircled by mountain ranges, Tucson is Arizona's second largest city, and for the vacationer it has everything that Phoenix has to offer, plus a bit more.
| Vancouver
Vancouver is majestic and intimate, sophisticated and laid-back, a bustling city that combines an urban-centered consciousness with the magnificence of nature on a grand scale.
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Venice
Venice is one of the most spectacular cities ever conceived, but if you want to see it, you'd better hurry: the Adriatic Sea could devastate it within this century!
| Vienna
Vienna is a city of music, cafes, waltzes, parks, pastries, and wine, a true cosmopolitan center, where different nationalities have fused their cultural identities to produce the Viennese.
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Washington, D.C.
Washington teems with history, made and in the making; the arts; cosmopolitan culture; and magnificent parks, gardens, and architecture.
| Williamsburg
Virginia's capital in the 1770's,Williamsburg's central Historic Area has since become, for all practical purposes, one of the world's largest and best living-history museums.
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Yosemite National Park
Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks combine mountains with meadows, waterfalls with wildflowers, and spectacular geology with awe-inspiring vistas.
| Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
From arid desert and desolate canyons to pine-covered peaks & awe-inspiring rock formations, these two parks offer some of the American West's most beautiful scenery.
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Zurich
Among the most beautiful cities in all of Europe, Zurich is both large enough to offer all amenities to its visitors and small enough for you to discover on your own.
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