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Is it worth visiting Athens? You bet! Trendy rooftop bars have sprouted. New hotels have been built. And the modern Acropolis Museum is splendid!

NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is fabulous – but huge! If short on time, must-see pieces include the Van Gogh self-portrait, “Madame X” and the Egyptian Temple of Dendur.

Bursting with Baroque churches and lush gardens, the colonial cities in Mexico are absolutely beautiful! San Miguel de Allende, Taxco and Guanajuato are among our favorites.

Daydreaming of a gorgeous beach to escape to? See the world’s prettiest and most stunning beaches – from Hawaii and the Caribbean to Thailand and Greece.

Make every day Valentine’s Day and enjoy these 17 most romantic things to do in Venice, Italy! From sipping Bellinis at Hotel Cipriani to lingering over a romantic lunch on Torcello Island, you’ll love this enchanting city.

The world’s most beautiful gardens include the French gardens at Versailles, Alnwick Castle’s poison garden and Xochimilco’s floating gardens.

You’ll love these unique and special places in Greece! Hidden gems like Kefalonia, romantic islands like Skiathos, and Meteora, with its monasteries atop soaring rock pillars.

As travel writers, we’re often asked: “What’s the best hotel you’ve stayed in?” These swanky hotels and villa resorts with private pools top our list.