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Quick answer: Choose Kyoto for temples, tradition and serene beauty; choose Osaka for street food, nightlife and a fun, friendly energy. Kyoto is culture; Osaka is the kitchen of Japan.

Quick answer: Choose Rome for ancient grandeur and big-city life; choose Venice for romance and the one-of-a-kind canals. Rome is history; Venice is magic.

Quick answer: Choose Budapest for value, thermal baths and edgy energy; choose Vienna for imperial elegance, music and polish. Budapest is gritty-cool; Vienna is refined.

Quick answer: Choose Prague for fairy-tale beauty and a compact storybook center; choose Budapest for grand scale, thermal baths and better value. Both are Central Europe’s best-value gems.

Quick answer: Choose Maui for romance, beaches and natural beauty; choose Oahu for variety, culture, surf and value. Maui is the honeymoon; Oahu is the all-rounder.

Quick answer: Choose Amsterdam for charm, canals and an easy-going vibe; choose Paris for grandeur, art and romance. Amsterdam is cozy; Paris is grand.

Quick answer: Choose Iceland for a compact, otherworldly week; choose New Zealand for vast, varied adventure over weeks. Both are nature-lover dream road trips.

Quick answer: Choose Hawaii for world-class nature and US convenience; choose Bali for culture, value and villa luxury. Hawaii is the splurge; Bali is the bargain.

Quick answer: Choose Santorini for romance, sunsets and scenery; choose Mykonos for beaches, nightlife and a party scene. Santorini is for couples; Mykonos is for fun.