Paris, France
It's the destination of our dreams, the one that begs to be visited again and again in real life, our cuisine, literature, art and entertainment. Paris is where the food is at its best, art and architecture surround you and fashion is a way of life. Why wouldn't it be number one?
New York City, New York
In addition to the infamous must-sees like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and so many others, New York City is a destination on the travel wish list of most. Whether you are looking to catch a little theatre, shop until you drop or indulge in some of the best food in America, New York City has it all.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona climbs three spots to #5 for 2013. As the second largest city in Spain, Barcelona is also one of the world's leading tourist destinations and their beach was listed as number one according to National Geographic's list of the top ten city beaches in the world.
London, United Kingdom
London has actually dropped two spots from first place last year. It's a beauitful city that will win you over with its architecture, history and royalty. Besides the obvious touristy sights, there are also some cheeky things you can do in this city. For example, take a ride in a double-decker bus over to Buckingham Palace and try to make the guards laugh. It's next to impossible!
Venice, Italy
The Floating City has been described in The New York Times as "undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man." It's listed as a World Heritage City and is one of the most unique cities in Europe considering that it consists of 118 small islands that are all separated by canals and linked by bridges.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco is known for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, cable cars and its Chinatown district. It's also one of the leading financial and cultural centers of Northern California.
Florence, Italy
One of the fashion capitals of the world! Florence is an important destination for Italian fashion and has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Prague, Czech Republic
Some of the world's most pristine collections of architecture can be found in Prague, ranging from Romanesque and Baroque to Art Nouveau and ultra-modern. If you are looking for climate comparisons, this city shares the same latitude as Vancouver, Canada, Paris, France and Frankfurt, Germany.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is the most populated city in Australia and has hosted many international sporting events, most recently the 2000 Summer Olympics and 2003 Rugby World Cup. They are also home to Bondi Beach, Sydney Opera House, the Royal Botanical Gardens and over 40 beaches.
Rome, Italy
Besides being an obvious foodie heaven, Rome is one of the world's most famous and historically and culturally rich cities. Be prepared to have your mind blown at the Colosseum and the Pantheon.
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