First-timers should stay in the Centro Histórico — walkable to the zócalo, Santo Domingo and the markets — or in Jalatlaco for cobbled, colourful charm and a bit more calm.
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Base in Funchal (the capital, where most stay), and consider the sunnier southwest (Calheta) or the wild north for nature.
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Base in Banff townsite or Lake Louise inside the national park; Canmore, just outside the gate, is more affordable.
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Most trips run Amman → Petra → Wadi Rum → Dead Sea, basing a night or two in each.
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Base in Tirana (the capital) and the Riviera (Saranda/Ksamil) for beaches; add Berat and Gjirokastër for Ottoman old towns.
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