SEXY GLAM MAGAZINE

SEXY GLAM

MAGAZINE - MAY 2015

Why go: Year after year, the magnetic City of Lights draws

travelers looking to cross the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame off

their bucket list. But what visitors really fall in love with are

Paris’ quaint cafes, vibrant markets, trendy shopping districts

and unmistakenable je ne sais quoi charm.

The City of Light draws millions of visitors every year with its

unforgettable ambiance. Of course, the divine cuisine and vast

art collections deserve some of the credit as well. The gentle

River Seine rambles through the city, flanked by stately muse-

ums, centuries-old churches, and blocks of Rococo- and Neo-

classic-design architecture, further enhanced by charming trees

and glowing streetlamps. Peppering the Seine’s cobbled walks

and graceful bridges are impossibly chic Parisians, probably on

their way to the market, cafe or cinema.

Containing world-class museums, fashion, cuisine, and an atmo-

sphere all its own, Paris is also a city of “many splendors,” as

Ernest Hemingway recalled in his memoir, “AMoveable Feast.”

Visit the Centre Pompidou, enjoy gourmet pastries, shop couture

on the Champs Élysées or hit the boutiques in Les Halles, take

in the view atop the Eiffel Tower, or even plan a day trip to

Versailles Palace. But don’t miss out on the simple pleasure of

meandering the marvelous arrondissements (districts).

#1 Paris

#2 London

Why go: London is a world unto itself. The eclectic neighbor-

hoods — which house a blend of historical landmarks and mod-

ern-day attractions — can keep you occupied for days. Visit the

Tower of London and the British Museum or explore Portobello

Road and Borough Market.

The English writer Samuel Johnson famously said, “You find no

man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir,

when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in

London all that life can afford.” More than two centuries have

passed since Johnson’s era, but his words still ring true. Life

in London is invigorating, and travelers find that one visit isn’t

enough to experience everything this two-millennia-old city has

to offer.

Here, the antiquated clasps hands with the contemporary. You’ll

find the historic Tower of London and the avant-garde Tate

Modern both considered must-sees. Shakespeare’s sonnets are

still being uttered by actors who don modern garb. Londoners

most certainly still revere the royals, but they also rock out to

Coldplay and Lily Allen. And while they still sip tea, they now

drink Starbucks, too. A current leader in everything from politics

and banking to fashion and music, London’s culture compass is

always attuned to what’s next.

Why go: Though known for its fútbol team, Barcelona boasts

much more

than athletic talent. The city is a feast for the eyes: Visitors walk

past medieval architecture in the Barri Gòtic and Gaudi’s inno-

vative creations at Parc Güell. Meanwhile, Las Ramblas buzzes

at all hoursBarcelona contains both the authentically historic

and the wildly bizarre. From the tree-lined Las Ramblas to the

#3 Barcelona

To help you choose where to go on your next vacation, SEXY GLAM MAGAZINE compiled a list of worldwide destinations using

opinions and recommendations from trusted travel experts and thousands of travelers. The top vacation spots included on this ranking

list range from big cities, such as Paris and New York, to beach getaways like Maui and Puerto Rico. We hope these recommendations

can help point you toward your next vacation destination

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