It might lack the glamour of Manhattan, but it's still one of the most diverse places on the globe. "Queens is definitely overlooked ... I'm glad that it's not nearly as visited ... as Manhattan or Brooklyn. I'd like it to stay as is," says CNN commenter BuildingMyBento.
Queens, New York —
It might lack the glamour of Manhattan, but it's still one of the most diverse places on the globe. "Queens is definitely overlooked ... I'm glad that it's not nearly as visited ... as Manhattan or Brooklyn. I'd like it to stay as is," says CNN commenter BuildingMyBento.
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Surrounded by mountains and the gateway to the Norwegian fjords, this pretty city on Norway's west coast is the ideal destination for cruise fans and nature lovers.
Bergen, Norway —
Surrounded by mountains and the gateway to the Norwegian fjords, this pretty city on Norway's west coast is the ideal destination for cruise fans and nature lovers.
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From chic new hotels to nightspots, boutiques, dance venues (salsa rules here) and art galleries, urban sophisticates will find much to whet their appetites in San Juan.
San Juan, Puerto Rico —
From chic new hotels to nightspots, boutiques, dance venues (salsa rules here) and art galleries, urban sophisticates will find much to whet their appetites in San Juan.
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Darwin is often overlooked in favor of Sydney, but should it be? The city's Mindil Beach has some great open-air markets, superb food stalls and live music, and the city hosted the 2013 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, with teams competing in a 3,000-kilometer solar-powered vehicle race between Darwin and Adelaide.
Darwin, Australia —
Darwin is often overlooked in favor of Sydney, but should it be? The city's Mindil Beach has some great open-air markets, superb food stalls and live music, and the city hosted the 2013 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, with teams competing in a 3,000-kilometer solar-powered vehicle race between Darwin and Adelaide.
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Isfahan is one of Iran's great treasures, breathtakingly elegant, located at the foot of the Zagros mountains. Romantics should try a walk along Zayandeh River to the beautiful Khaju Bridge (pictured).
Isfahan, Iran —
Isfahan is one of Iran's great treasures, breathtakingly elegant, located at the foot of the Zagros mountains. Romantics should try a walk along Zayandeh River to the beautiful Khaju Bridge (pictured).
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Lisbon is full of character and flanked by beautiful, un-crowded beaches, making it a good alternative to the touristy Algarve.
Lisbon, Portugal —
Lisbon is full of character and flanked by beautiful, un-crowded beaches, making it a good alternative to the touristy Algarve.
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Glasgow arguably has the best music scene in Britain after London, great activities for families, including the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.glasgowsciencecentre.org%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Science Centre</a> and the collections of curios at the Zaha Hadid-designed <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.glasgowlife.org.uk%2Fmuseums%2Friverside%2FPages%2Fdefault.aspx" target="_blank" target="_blank">Riverside Museum</a> and also has some of the UK's best shopping.
Glasgow, Scotland —
Glasgow arguably has the best music scene in Britain after London, great activities for families, including the Science Centre and the collections of curios at the Zaha Hadid-designed Riverside Museum and also has some of the UK's best shopping.
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It's not technically a city, but this seaside heritage spot on Vietnam's central coast is such an enchanting contrast to hectic Hanoi that it's worth a mention. Best parts -- its historic architecture and fantastic street eats.
Hoi An, Vietnam —
It's not technically a city, but this seaside heritage spot on Vietnam's central coast is such an enchanting contrast to hectic Hanoi that it's worth a mention. Best parts -- its historic architecture and fantastic street eats.
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Canada's gateway to the Rockies is often viewed as little more than an airport pick-up point. But it's special, with a cowboy heritage all its own, one of North America's best-loved and biggest rodeos (the Calgary Stampede) and Canada's largest museum, the Glenbow.
Calgary, Canada —
Canada's gateway to the Rockies is often viewed as little more than an airport pick-up point. But it's special, with a cowboy heritage all its own, one of North America's best-loved and biggest rodeos (the Calgary Stampede) and Canada's largest museum, the Glenbow.
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With year-round sunshine, a vibrant, cosmopolitan vibe and the beautiful -- and beautifully named -- <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southafrica.net%2Fza%2Fen%2Farticles%2Fentry%2Farticle-southafrica.net-hare-krishna-temple-of-understanding" target="_blank" target="_blank">Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding</a>, what's not to love?
Durban, South Africa —
With year-round sunshine, a vibrant, cosmopolitan vibe and the beautiful -- and beautifully named -- Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding, what's not to love?
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