Paris 2 of 6 Few cities have honed their swoon-inducing skills as well as this one, where every cobbled lane, every café, every patisserie window seems to have been art-directed by some set designer. Make the most of your Paris vacation by following our insider’s guide to Paris’s food scene, from humble bistros and neighborhood markets to shops loaded with goods that you can only find here. Tap into T+L Paris correspondent Alexandra Marshall’s little black book with her guide to secret Paris, and stray from the tourist path to take a walking tour of the Abbesses neighborhood or to explore the Haut-Marais, with its chic restaurants, food stalls, and boutiques. From the biggest and best hotels in Paris to affordable small hotels, there’s a place that’s right for you. And if you’re looking for the best croissants in Paris—look here first.

New York City 3 of 6 Depending on where you happen to be standing, New York is either the most chaotic city in America or the world’s most romantic town. The trick is balancing the city’s outsize spectacle with the intimate experiences that New York so improbably sustains. Spend a day exploring the hip Brooklyn enclave of Williamsburg, or another of New York’s most dynamic neighborhoods. For something quieter, take a stroll through the neighborhood of Chelsea and escape the city hubbub up on the High Line elevated park. Find out what’s cooking at the top restaurants in New York, from a classic steakhouse to a West Village gastropub. And with so many places to stay, let T+L simplify your search with this indispensable guide to the best New York City hotels.

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