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Distilling a destination into a thoughtfully crafted three‑day itinerary, balancing must‑see highlights with under‑the‑radar finds, these stories are designed for travelers short on time but big on curiosity. Each guide maps out where to stay, eat, and explore, making it easy to experience the rhythm, culture, and flavor of a place in just a long weekend.

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<p>One of Europe's magical, perfectly preserved cities</p>
Prague

One of Europe's magical, perfectly preserved cities, Prague is enchanting both for...

<p>Vienna is a city for all seasons, but its cobblestone streets jostling among a tapestry</p>
Vienna

Vienna is a city for all seasons, but its cobblestone streets jostling among a tapestry of...

Castillo San Felipe del Morro was designed to guard the entrance to San Juan Bay.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is experiencing a burgeoning new identity in a period of artistic and cultural...
An evening cruise on the Cumberland River passes downtown Nashville.
Nashville
The country music capital of the world offers a wealth of indulgent eateries...
Macau’s downtown city skyline with the distinctive flower-shaped Grand Lisboa, which houses one of many casinos in the area.
Macau
The former Portuguese colony of Macau might be the best known as the Las Vegas of the East...
Traditional Chinese junk in Victoria Harbor.
Hong Kong
From exploring the city's heights to plying its bustling waters on traditional boats and...
Lincoln Park and the downtown cityscape.
Chicago
Consistently named the best big U.S. city destination for travelers, there's so much to...
Historic windmills at Zaanse Schans open-air museum.
Amsterdam
Discover hidden gardens, candlelit suppers, and bike paths to take you ...
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
On and off its famous Strip, the 24-hour entertainment mecca vows with innovative dining...
Downtown Miami at sunrise from Brickell Key, Florida.
Miami
You can spend every minute of your 72 hours in Miami immersed in its flourishing arts...
The San Antonio River Walk is an atmospheric heart of the city.
San Antonio
Boasting a textured personality born from its mélange of heritages and a fearlessly...
Marina Bay and the Singapore cityscape lit up at twilight.
Singapore
One of Singapore's most appealing aspects is its mix of old and new...
Helsinki
Helsinki
Visitors return from Finland's capital moved by Sibelius symphonies or roused by...
Cape Cod
Cape Cod
The shapely crescent on the Atlantic Coast offers something for everyone
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
The dramatic Scottish capital offers its visitors a journey from the city's medieval Old Town...
Maroon Bells and Maroon Lake are roughly ten miles from Aspen.
Aspen
More than just a ski resort town, Aspen, Colorado, is a cultural destination with...
The Gaudí-designed Casa Batlló has a cartoonlike appearance.
Barcelona
Catalonia's capital is a lively city full of history, culture, gastronomy, art, and beautiful...
The historic funicular overlooks picturesque Rue Sous-le-Fort in Old Quebec City.
Quebec City
French-speaking Quebec City strikes a romantic pose, from ...
<p>The spires of Georgetown University can be seen beyond Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge.</p>
Washington, D.C.
Beyond serving as the political heart of the nation, the U.S. capital boasts diverse...
Locals enjoying recreational water activities in the Oslofjord during summer.
Oslo
Surrounded by forests and fjords, Norway's vibrant capital seamlessly blends history...
Ibirapuera Park’s Obelisk monument is a symbol of the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution.
São Paulo
The largest city in South America is an economic and cultural powerhouse for Brazil, buzzing...
Downtown Atlanta’s historic landmarks and modern buildings glow with color at dusk.
Atlanta
Steeped in history, dynamic Atlanta is also the place to come for wonderful ...
Picturesque cherry blossoms adorn the city of Taipei in spring.
Taipei
History is tightly woven into the Taiwanese capital, a place where you're never far from ...
Sweden’s capital city features waterways including the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren.
Stockholm
Each island on the sprawling Stockholm archipelago has a personality all its own ...
The enormous crater of Diamond Head lies close to Waikīkī.
Honolulu
Modern skyscrapers meet ancient volcanoes in Hawaii's capital, where natural...
Popular waterfront promenade Roxas Boulevard stretches along the shores of Manila Bay.
Manila
Take time to explore the capital of the Philippines, a bustling city that is a rich cultural hotspot
St Mark’s Campanile bell tower stands tall above Piazza San Marco and the city beyond.
Venice
A fall getaway is the perfect time to escape the crowds and indulge in everything...
Houston's Neoclassical Harris County Courthouse and city skyscrapers.
Houston
A cosmopolitan city with chic neighborhoods, sprawling green spaces to explore, and a…
Plaza de Armas, Santiago’s main square.
Santiago
Towering skyscrapers sit beside colonial architecture in the Chilean capital that's…
A view of Wat Arun temple from a dining spot across Chao Phraya River.
Bangkok
Peel back the layers of Thailand's dynamic capital to find a city that's intoxicating…