2Mar, 2023

New York, USA

New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers.

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New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square.

The Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan to the borough of Brooklyn, where varied neighborhoods range from Williamsburg – a hotbed of indie music, art and nightlife – to beachfront Coney Island and its amusement parks. The borough of Queens has Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with its 12-story 1964 World’s Fair globe sculpture, the Unisphere. The Bronx, NYC’s northernmost borough, is home to the landmark New York Botanical Garden and

renowned Bronx Zoo. The Staten Island Ferry links Manhattan to NYC’s southernmost borough with views of the city skyline and Statue of Liberty.

When to visit

NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like,

U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep),
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov).
Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there’s free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants.
Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec),
Times Square’s New Year’s Eve party (Dec 31).
Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.

2Mar, 2023

Toronto, Canada

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower.

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Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. It’s a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queen’s Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo.

Downtown’s cultural institutions range from the Art Gallery of Ontario and Royal Ontario Museum to the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Bell Lightbox, Toronto International Film Festival headquarters. Also here is the shopping mall, CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Nearby is Chinatown, and the stalls and coffeehouses of historic Kensington Market. Farther west, hip restaurants, boutiques and galleries are found along Queen

Street West. Ferries leave for the bucolic Toronto Islands from the waterfront, popular for strolling and cycling. To the east is the Distillery District, a 19th-century industrial zone with art galleries and boutiques.

When to visit

Toronto is a major city with robust cultural offerings year-round.

Many people visit Jun–Sep, when the weather’s warm and humid, and when big annual events like Pride Toronto (Jun),
Caribbean Carnival (Jul/Aug),
The Canadian National Exhibition (Aug/Sep),
The Toronto International Film Festival (Sep) are held. Spring and fall are mild to cool, and winters are typically very cold and windy, with frequent snow.

2Mar, 2023

Orlando, USA

Orlando, a city in central Florida, is home to more than a dozen theme parks. Chief among its claims to fame is Walt Disney World, comprised of parks like the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as water parks. Another major destination.

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Orlando, a city in central Florida, is home to more than a dozen theme parks. Chief among its claims to fame is Walt Disney World, comprised of parks like the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as water parks. Another major destination, Universal Orlando, offers Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter straddling both.

SeaWorld is a marine park with animals including whales, dolphins and penguins. Other popular spots include the Legoland theme park, Gatorland’s wildlife preserve, and Holy Land Experience, a Christian-themed park. The bigger parks have accompanying hotels, spas and restaurants. Accommodations are diverse away from the parks, and the area also offers golfing, lake fishing and boating tours through

swamps to see wildlife like alligators and bald eagles. Fifty miles away, on the Atlantic Coast, the Kennedy Space Center features rocket launches, artifacts and an IMAX theater.

When to visit

Orlando is busy year-round due to its theme parks and consistently warm, sunny weather.

Peak season is during U.S. spring break weeks (Mar–Apr).
Other especially popular times are Jun–Aug and Nov–Dec.
Summers can be quite hot and humid. Along with the Florida Film Festival (Apr),
Epcot’s annual flower festival (Mar–May),
Food festival (Sep–Nov) attract visitors.

2Mar, 2023

Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles is a sprawling Southern California city and the center of the nation’s film and television industry. Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours.

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Los Angeles is a sprawling Southern California city and the center of the nation’s film and television industry. Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours. On Hollywood Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre displays celebrities’ hand- and footprints, the Walk of Fame honors thousands of luminaries and vendors sell maps to stars’ homes.

Highlights of LA beyond the entertainment industry include the Getty Center, home to European and American art and extensive gardens. Griffith Observatory has panoramic skyline views, while the Lakers and Clippers basketball teams play at Staples Center. In and around the city are notable beaches including Venice, complete with funky shops on a colorful boardwalk, and Santa Monica, whose

pier offers rides and games. Live music venues dot the billboard-lined Strip, a stretch of Sunset Boulevard running through the West Hollywood area. Beverly Hills is the site of the famously upscale shopping street Rodeo Drive.

When to visit

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather’s mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct.

Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun),
AFI Fest (Nov).
In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city.
Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar),
The LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

2Mar, 2023

San Francisco, USA

San Francisco, in northern California, is a hilly city on the tip of a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. It's known for its year-round fog, iconic Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and colorful Victorian houses.

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San Francisco, in northern California, is a hilly city on the tip of a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. It’s known for its year-round fog, iconic Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and colorful Victorian houses. The Financial District’s Transamerica Pyramid is its most distinctive skyscraper. In the bay sits Alcatraz Island, site of the notorious former prison.

Fisherman’s Wharf features souvenir shops, seafood and a colony of sea lions. Russian Hill is home to Lombard Street, made up of 8 sharp, steep downhill turns. Sprawling green spaces include the Presidio, a onetime military base-turned-national park. Golden Gate Park has fine-arts on display at the de Young Museum, plus natural history exhibits at the California Academy of Sciences. The Castro neighborhood is a historic hub of gay culture, while Chinatown is the oldest community of its kind in North

America. The gritty, artistic Mission District hosts taquerias alongside colorful murals.

When to visit

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog.

In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment.
Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing.
Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb),
Bay to Breakers footrace (May),
San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun),
San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).