Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.

Tourists have discovered this former fishing village, but it’s still a great place for a quiet seaside getaway. Head for the sandy beaches, or explore the quiet, picturesque town with its thatched-roof cottages. Also, salvaged timber may be the latest thing in eco-luxury home decoration, but locals here have been using it for centuries. When a boat from the Spanish Armada was destroyed on the rocks offshore, frugal citizens recovered the timber and incorporated it into buildings.