Essential Destinations
Six cities that warrant the flight.
Yes, it lives up to the hype. Spend a week and you'll still feel like you've barely scratched the surface — arrondissements, markets, museums, and the world's best bread on every corner.
Caldera views at sunset. White-washed churches. Wine made from grapes grown in volcanic ash. Exactly what the photos promise — and somehow still better in person.
No cars, no roads — just canals, bridges, and 1,500 years of improbable history. Stay a night or two. Leave the cruise ship behind.
A medieval old town that somehow survived intact. The best beer culture in Europe, and prices that will make a New Yorker pause. Central Europe's defining city.
Canals, bikes, and world-class museums in a city smaller than Brooklyn. The Rijksmuseum alone is worth the flight.
Gaudí's architecture, late-night culture, beaches within walking distance of Gothic alleyways. The city that perfected the art of living.
