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Favorite Places
• Sean Sneed• Sept. 8 2014• Hour 1
Paris
• 48.8567° N, 2.3508° E• Paris is one of the most colorful places at night with millions of lights
lighting up the night sky.• Food is freaking awesome!!• Drive on opposite side of the road.
London
• 51.5072° N, 0.1275° W• Beautiful country sides to go see.• Famous pubs to visit.• Always cool and wet.
Barcelona
• 41.3833° N, 2.1833° E• Medieval architecture• Exciting fútbol team
Maui
• 20.8000° N, 156.3333° W• Exotic beaches.• Tropic environment.• Beautiful year round
New York City
• 40.7127° N, 74.0059° W• Infinite urban adventures• Broadway shows• Stylish boutiques
San Francisco
• 37.7833° N, 122.4167° W• Gourmet restaurants and funky boutiques• Cable cars travel through the city• And finally the best one, Golden Gate Bridge
Puerto Rico
• 18.4500° N, 66.1000° W• Beautiful beaches• Vast things to from para gliding to surfing• Night clubs
Sydney
• 33.8600° S, 151.2094° E• Opera house• Reefs to explore• Deep sea fishing
Rio de Janeiro
• 22.9083° S, 43.1964° W• Rio jockeys with Buenos Aires and São Paulo as South America's
hottest destination — and not just for its warm weather. The famous Christ the Redeemer statue presides over Copacabana Beach. And you'll be hard-pressed to find a more lively event than Rio's Carnival
Bora Bora
• 16.4944° S, 151.7364° W• It's hard not to be enchanted by this paradisiacal destination: Lush
jungles extend into sky high volcanoes and sands stretch into upscale resorts. Carve out some time for hiking Mount Otemanu, observing aquatic life at the Bora Bora Lagoonarium and relaxing on the beach
U.S. Virgin Islands
• 18.0936° N, 64.8303° W• A visit to the USVI will feel like an international vacation (Carnival and
reggae music) with a taste of home (U.S. dollars and no language barrier). But you won't find beaches like this on the mainland. For the best rates and weather, visit in late spring
Vancouver
• 49.2500° N, 123.1000° W• Vancouver may not be as grand as Toronto or as historic as Montreal,
but it's no mystery why this Canadian city caught the attention of the International Olympic Committee. The city bursts with parks, galleries and outdoor activities
Zurich
• 47.3667° N, 8.5500° E• This Scottish city impresses visitors with its historic sites and scenery.
Visit Edinburgh Castle or Holyroodhouse Palace for a glimpse of the royal lifestyle, and don't miss the sweeping views from Arthur's Seat. At the end of the day, head to the pub for a pint
Montreal
• From swimming in Lake Zurich in the summer to skiing the Alps in the winter, Zurich attracts visitors year-round. Delectable pastry shops abound, as do museums, churches and shops in Bahnofstrasse. At night, check out the bars in edgy Zurich West.
Maldives
• 3.2000° N, 73.2200° E• Travelers adore Montreal's quaint cafes, bustling marketplaces and
Old World architecture. Devote some time to visiting St. Joseph's Oratory and exploring Vieux-Montréal. Or, stretch your legs along the paths in Mont-Royal Park
Cape Town
• 33.9253° S, 18.4239° E• The simple mention of the Maldives conjures images of blue waters
and soft sands. This collection of more than a thousand islands boasts palatial resorts and pristine beaches. Visitors say the islands' allures are difficult to comprehend unless you see them for yoursel
Prague
• 50.0833° N, 14.4167° E• Prague has transitioned from a backpacker secret to a flourishing
Eastern European capital. The narrow streets lead to iconic landmarks such as the Charles Bridge and St. Vitus Cathedral. Save some time for enjoying local pilsners on a bar crawl.
Crete
• 35.2100° N, 24.9100° E• Crete's diverse landscape is speckled with ancient ruins, fragrant olive
groves and gorgeous beaches. Visitors can spend their days doing anything from shopping in Agios Nikolaos to hiking the Samaria Gorge before noshing on fresh fish at one of the island's lively tavernas
Washington D.C.
• 38.8951° N, 77.0367° W• One of the most visited cities in the U.S., our nation's capital houses a
trove of iconic monuments. The White House, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian Museums, exploring the National Mall can fill several days. And the best part is: Everything's free to visit.
Budapest
• 47.4925° N, 19.0514° E• Budapest is a sure standout for any trip to central Europe. The city
caters to a wide range of traveler types and budgets with its variety of hotels and restaurants. And Budapest will keep you occupied with its thermal baths and world-class museums.
Bahamas
• 25.0667° N, 77.3333° W• The Bahamas is made up of so many islands that it's hard to mash
them all into one recommendation. But that's also part of their appeal. Airfare and hotel rates are reasonable throughout the year, but you'll get the best deals if you visit in the summer or early fall.
Yellowstone
• 44.6000° N, 110.5000° W• More than 3,000 square miles of nature's finest canyons, geysers and
rocky cliffs are an easy sell for outdoors enthusiasts. Geothermic wonders like the Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake are not to be missed at this national park.
Jerusalem
• 31.7833° N, 35.2167° E• Many travelers seek out Jerusalem for its ancient ties to Judaism,
Christianity and Islam. Pack your visit to the city with stops at religious and historic sites, such as the Western Wall, Temple Mount and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Hong Kong
• 22°15 N 114°10 E′ ′• Hong Kong is worth visting for its one-of-a-kind cultural fusion. Only
here will you find a Disney theme park rubbing elbows with ancient temples. Peruse a street market, ride the Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui pier or check out the views from atop Victoria Peak.