<strong>January, Hobart</strong>: It may not match the allure of Sydney and Melbourne, but small-town Hobart on the island of Tasmania in Australia doesn't want for fine scenery.
January, Hobart: It may not match the allure of Sydney and Melbourne, but small-town Hobart on the island of Tasmania in Australia doesn't want for fine scenery.
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<strong>January, Sydney</strong>: The world famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge are two of the attractions in Sydney, which also boasts Bondi Beach and the Royal Botanic Gardens in its myriad of attractions.
January, Sydney: The world famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge are two of the attractions in Sydney, which also boasts Bondi Beach and the Royal Botanic Gardens in its myriad of attractions.
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<strong>January, Melbourne</strong>: The tennis season's first major takes place in tram-filled Melbourne as the Australian summer continues. Melbourne was last year named the world's most livable city -- again -- by The Economist magazine.
January, Melbourne: The tennis season's first major takes place in tram-filled Melbourne as the Australian summer continues. Melbourne was last year named the world's most livable city -- again -- by The Economist magazine.
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<strong>February, St. Petersburg</strong>: St. Petersburg in February will be a little colder but you can marvel at the canals, museums and architecture.
February, St. Petersburg: St. Petersburg in February will be a little colder but you can marvel at the canals, museums and architecture.
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<strong>February, Rio</strong>: Can someone go to Rio and not visit Copacabana beach? It seems unlikely. Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup and in seven months welcomes the world at the summer Olympics.
February, Rio: Can someone go to Rio and not visit Copacabana beach? It seems unlikely. Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup and in seven months welcomes the world at the summer Olympics.
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<strong>February, Kuala Lumpur</strong>: The Petronas Towers highlight the skyline of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital. The view from the top is breathtaking -- though not recommended for those scared of heights.
February, Kuala Lumpur: The Petronas Towers highlight the skyline of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital. The view from the top is breathtaking -- though not recommended for those scared of heights.
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<strong>March, Indian Wells</strong>: Indian Wells, California, is far from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. But that's why the players love it. The tranquility. Palm Springs, known for swanky hotels, golf courses and spas, is close by.
March, Indian Wells: Indian Wells, California, is far from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. But that's why the players love it. The tranquility. Palm Springs, known for swanky hotels, golf courses and spas, is close by.
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<strong>March, Miami</strong>: Novak Djokovic won the title in Miami last year. In his spare time, did he visit South Beach, take in a Miami Heat game or sample Miami's varied cuisine?
March, Miami: Novak Djokovic won the title in Miami last year. In his spare time, did he visit South Beach, take in a Miami Heat game or sample Miami's varied cuisine?
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<strong>April, Marrakech</strong>: Buzzing and bustling. That could well describe Marrakech and the Jemaa el Fna square, where food, wares and entertainment are on offer.
April, Marrakech: Buzzing and bustling. That could well describe Marrakech and the Jemaa el Fna square, where food, wares and entertainment are on offer.
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<strong>April, Barcelona</strong>: Architect Antonio Gaudi's influence can be seen all over Barcelona, including at the Park Guell. The beach and Las Ramblas -- a cultural hub -- also lure tourists. Barcelona, too, is arguably the most famous football team in the world with Lionel Messi among its ranks.
April, Barcelona: Architect Antonio Gaudi's influence can be seen all over Barcelona, including at the Park Guell. The beach and Las Ramblas -- a cultural hub -- also lure tourists. Barcelona, too, is arguably the most famous football team in the world with Lionel Messi among its ranks.
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<strong>April, Istanbul</strong>: Palaces, mosques and churches are in abundance in Istanbul, which rests in both Europe and Asia -- separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Last year Roger Federer played in Istanbul and walked away victorious.
April, Istanbul: Palaces, mosques and churches are in abundance in Istanbul, which rests in both Europe and Asia -- separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Last year Roger Federer played in Istanbul and walked away victorious.
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<strong>May, Madrid</strong>: The Spanish capital has always had a rivalry with Barcelona in football -- Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Real. But which is the better place to visit? That's down to personal choice. The Prado Museum, Royal Palace and Retiro Park make for heavyweight sites -- and then there are the tapas.
May, Madrid: The Spanish capital has always had a rivalry with Barcelona in football -- Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Real. But which is the better place to visit? That's down to personal choice. The Prado Museum, Royal Palace and Retiro Park make for heavyweight sites -- and then there are the tapas.
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<strong>May, Rome</strong>: With the Colosseum and Pantheon -- among others -- the ancient splendor of Rome is difficult to match. The Trastevere, meanwhile, is an atmospheric neighborhood. The Vatican is a stone's throw from Rome.
May, Rome: With the Colosseum and Pantheon -- among others -- the ancient splendor of Rome is difficult to match. The Trastevere, meanwhile, is an atmospheric neighborhood. The Vatican is a stone's throw from Rome.
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<strong>May, Nice</strong>: Nice is the biggest city on the glamorous French Riviera. Besides the Mediterranean, its seafood, old town and Chagall Museum are attractions.
May, Nice: Nice is the biggest city on the glamorous French Riviera. Besides the Mediterranean, its seafood, old town and Chagall Museum are attractions.
<strong>June, Paris</strong>: Rafael Nadal has been a frequent visitor -- and winner -- in Paris, the City of Light. Two terrorist attacks in 2015 rocked the French capital and have hit tourism hard, however.
June, Paris: Rafael Nadal has been a frequent visitor -- and winner -- in Paris, the City of Light. Two terrorist attacks in 2015 rocked the French capital and have hit tourism hard, however.
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<strong>June, Mallorca</strong>: Nadal hails from the island of Mallorca, which will host a women's grass-court tournament for the first time. Nadal fans who are at the tournament can visit Manacor, the 14-time grand slam winner's hometown.
June, Mallorca: Nadal hails from the island of Mallorca, which will host a women's grass-court tournament for the first time. Nadal fans who are at the tournament can visit Manacor, the 14-time grand slam winner's hometown.
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<strong>July, London</strong>: It's one of the most famous sports tournaments in the world -- Wimbledon. And it's where Federer has won seven of his 17 major titles.
July, London: It's one of the most famous sports tournaments in the world -- Wimbledon. And it's where Federer has won seven of his 17 major titles.
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<strong>July, London</strong>: The Houses of Parliament and iconic River Thames have long made for postcard material in London.
July, London: The Houses of Parliament and iconic River Thames have long made for postcard material in London.
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<strong>July, Montreal</strong>: With its jazz festival, comedy festival and film festival, French-infused Montreal isn't lacking in sizable events in the summer.
July, Montreal: With its jazz festival, comedy festival and film festival, French-infused Montreal isn't lacking in sizable events in the summer.
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<strong>August, Toronto</strong>: Similar to Barcelona and Madrid, Montreal and Toronto are rivals. Especially in ice hockey. While Montreal may have the edge in atmosphere, Toronto has the edge on sights.
August, Toronto: Similar to Barcelona and Madrid, Montreal and Toronto are rivals. Especially in ice hockey. While Montreal may have the edge in atmosphere, Toronto has the edge on sights.
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<strong>August, Toronto</strong>: A short drive from Toronto is the favorite of honeymooners, Niagara Falls.
August, Toronto: A short drive from Toronto is the favorite of honeymooners, Niagara Falls.
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<strong>September, New York</strong>: A frenetic metropolis, New Yorkers flock to Central Park -- occupying a large chunk of Manhattan -- for a slice of serenity.
September, New York: A frenetic metropolis, New Yorkers flock to Central Park -- occupying a large chunk of Manhattan -- for a slice of serenity.
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<strong>September, New York</strong>: From the grounds of the U.S. Open in faraway Queen's, onlookers can catch a glimpse of the towering buildings in Manhattan.
September, New York: From the grounds of the U.S. Open in faraway Queen's, onlookers can catch a glimpse of the towering buildings in Manhattan.
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<strong>September, Tokyo</strong>: From one huge city to another. Tokyo. If you like sushi, you'll probably love the Japanese capital.
September, Tokyo: From one huge city to another. Tokyo. If you like sushi, you'll probably love the Japanese capital.
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<strong>September, Tokyo</strong>: Sensoji, seen here, is Tokyo's oldest temple but it certainly isn't the lone temple or shrine in Tokyo.
September, Tokyo: Sensoji, seen here, is Tokyo's oldest temple but it certainly isn't the lone temple or shrine in Tokyo.
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<strong>October, Shanghai</strong>: If looking for a modern metropolis in China, glitzy Shanghai has it won over Beijing. In tennis, Shanghai formerly hosted the year-end men's championships.
October, Shanghai: If looking for a modern metropolis in China, glitzy Shanghai has it won over Beijing. In tennis, Shanghai formerly hosted the year-end men's championships.
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<strong>October, Stockholm</strong>: According to visitstockholm.com, the Swedish capital's "subway system is said to be the world's longest art exhibit." But Stockholm's museums, including the Vasa and Skansen, have drawn rave reviews on Tripadvisor.
October, Stockholm: According to visitstockholm.com, the Swedish capital's "subway system is said to be the world's longest art exhibit." But Stockholm's museums, including the Vasa and Skansen, have drawn rave reviews on Tripadvisor.
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<strong>October, Moscow</strong>: A scene out of a Disney movie? Nope. Instead it's Moscow. Now might be a good time to head to Moscow, since it dropped out of the top 10 in a list of the world's most expensive cities.
October, Moscow: A scene out of a Disney movie? Nope. Instead it's Moscow. Now might be a good time to head to Moscow, since it dropped out of the top 10 in a list of the world's most expensive cities.
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<strong>October, Singapore</strong>: Relatively new to Singapore, the Marina Bay Sands complex nonetheless already lies at the forefront, some would say, of the Asian city's skyline.
October, Singapore: Relatively new to Singapore, the Marina Bay Sands complex nonetheless already lies at the forefront, some would say, of the Asian city's skyline.
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<strong>November, London</strong>: The tennis tour returns to London as the season concludes. But this time the matches are played indoors at the O2 Arena. Djokovic claimed the title last November to cap a dominant season.
November, London: The tennis tour returns to London as the season concludes. But this time the matches are played indoors at the O2 Arena. Djokovic claimed the title last November to cap a dominant season.
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