Just north of Puerto Vallarta is a surfer-friendly, wallet-conscious chic oasis with none of the crowds—or cheesiness—of its more famous neighbor.

This wallet-friendly former fishing village on the Dominican Republic’s Samaná Peninsula has postcard-perfect beaches and internationally flavored restaurants.

As the Big Easy continues to rebuild after Katrina, visitors are drawn by cheap hotels, brand-new spaces, and burgeoning talent in restaurants and the arts.

Maine's cultural capital has a sophisticated dining scene that's attracting national attention.

Top-notch mountain-biking raceways, some of the area’s best golf courses, and serious rapids await in Jersey's northern corner, only an hour’s drive from the George Washington Bridge.

The city’s year-old free bike-sharing program has sparked a cult of cyclisme, night rides past the Arch de Triomph, and a way to hit all the farmers’ markets, leafy side streets, and historical sites that you can in 72 hours.

Since the White City was named a UNESCO World Heritage site, gorgeous historic buildings from the Ottoman and Bauhaus era have been repurposed as fabulous hotels, eateries, boutiques, and design museums.

Booming post-Wall construction has created stunning cityscape vistas in continental Europe's largest city—and a new crop of restaurants, hotels, and clubs with lofty perches to take it all in.

Beyond the vineyards, this North Fork town has a new, upscale hotel, secluded trails to hike and bike, and beaches to suit every preference.

The exclusive French Caribbean isle has deep hotel discounts, designer sales, and a welcoming low-key scene in the off-season.