John Morrison

First-timers should stay in Palermo (leafy, hip, the best food and nightlife) or Recoleta (elegant, central, the famous cemetery). For tango atmosphere, choose San Telmo.

First-timers should stay in Sultanahmet for the historic peninsula (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı).

First-timers should stay in the Old Town (Staré Město) for the Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge, or Malá Strana below the Castle. For local life and value, choose Vinohrady.

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Base in Sapporo, then add Niseko (winter powder), Furano / Biei (summer scenery) or Hakodate (port and history).

Base in Tórshavn (the capital), ideally with a night near Vágar (the airport island) for the famous sights. Rent a car — tunnels link the islands.

Base in Antigua (the colonial hub), Lake Atitlán (volcano-rimmed villages) and Flores (for the Maya ruins of Tikal).

First-timers should stay along the Corniche / Downtown for a central, walkable waterfront; choose Yas Island for theme parks or Saadiyat Island for beaches and museums.

Split the Argentine side (El Calafate and El Chaltén) and the Chilean side (Torres del Paine, via Puerto Natales). Distances are vast, so fly between hubs.