Fabulous in the winter because it is so peaceful and no one is there. In the summer the water is so shallow you can walk forever in the ankle-deep tidal pools. It's calm and wonderful—very West Coast. Mehr erfahren.
The beach stretches for miles on end, it's not crowded with people and it's located in a beautiful part of Vancouver. Mehr erfahren.
The tomb of Juan Ponce de León is inside, and the holiday services here are magnificent. Mehr erfahren.
Walk along this promenade and get a sense of the city's history through vistas of the forts and old city walls. There are also gorgeous views of the bay. Mehr erfahren.
Love spending the day looking at the collection of Puerto Rican and Latin American artists. There's a great restaurant, Laurel Kitchen: Art Bar, run by Mario Pagán—one of Puerto Rico's leading chefs. Mehr erfahren.
There aren't many bookstores in San Juan anymore. This one has lasted over 40 years. They have a great selection of Spanish-language books focused on the humanities, literature and social sciences. Mehr erfahren.
It's a no-frills place that serves beer on tap and has broken-down midcentury theater seating. Mehr erfahren.
The slightly seedy drinker's bar at this restaurant is pitch-black, making it feel like you're walking into the chamber of a heart. The bartender sits in a pit surrounded by portraits of boxers. Mehr erfahren.
Catch a Pirates game—and stellar views of the Roberto Clemente Bridge and downtown skyline. Mehr erfahren.
It's an active shrine; people are constantly leaving soup cans, Coke bottles, wigs. A local artist collects the notes people leave; there have been hundreds, in languages from all over the world. Mehr erfahren.
Pittsburgh has a great skyline. Ride the cable-car inclines to the top, or drive. Mehr erfahren.
Hands-down the best barbecue in the city. It's BYOB and owned by an engaged couple who are a lot of fun. On Thursdays they do smoked chicken wings. Mehr erfahren.
A 9,200-acre park with sweeping landscapes and shattering views. There is a feeling that you are part of a whole, whereas in London, in New York or Shanghai you are only part of a section. Mehr erfahren.
Don't miss the Great Court, where the whole city once shopped. The famous organ is still there in all its glory and families who flock to hear its Christmas music still find each other at the eagle Mehr erfahren.
This open-air market has been here forever. It is still strongly ethnic, not just Italian. There are Koreans, Indians and Pakistanis. My favorite is Villa de Roma, a no-frills, down-home place. Mehr erfahren.
A roadside food truck known for grilled ahi fish bowls served with limed brown rice. Mehr erfahren.
Here a fine old-school barman will give you a nice gin pour and crack open your own bottle of cold tonic. Enjoy the Max Parrish mural, said to depict Old King Cole passing wind! Mehr erfahren.
A jam-packed museum of Southern-rooted music, it carries zydeco, blues, Cajun, R&B, brass and more, with a vinyl section upstairs, and CDs downstairs. Live gigs too. Mehr erfahren.
They have Maine lobster with chive blossoms and they make their own tofu. It's inside the Fontainebleau. Mehr erfahren.
It's a vine-covered mansion that feels like it's in the Mediterranean. Talk about sexy and romantic—it's like eating in a luxe, secluded private home with a courtyard. Mehr erfahren.
In a town where steak and potatoes dominate, it's a refreshing change of pace to feast on chef Anthony Lamas's Latin-inspired cuisine. The seafood dishes are prepared with sharp, bold flavors. Mehr erfahren.
It's a fabulous, well-curated vintage and consignment store with haute couture finds. They specialize in '60s and '70s designers. Mehr erfahren.
The burgers at this former filling station became one of my tops in town when it opened in 2009. Try the bacon-jalapeño tater tots. Mehr erfahren.
The Bentley of steakhouses in a city known for them, this bloody good politico holdout, situated in a century-old Victorian, features a 64-ounce porterhouse steak and dozens of wines by the glass. Mehr erfahren.
This amazing acreage hosts music fests, innovative plays…and presidential acceptance speeches watched by 100,000 attendees. Mehr erfahren.
Underneath the Chicago Tribune Building, the original hangover cure serves greasy cheeseburgers and many beers. Bright lights and surly reporters. What's not to like? Mehr erfahren.
O Ya is the best and freshest, and between it and Oishii and Douzo, Boston has some of the best of the raw in the land. Mehr erfahren.
They have every color and texture of pen, paper, notebook and wrapping paper. I buy my pens and pencils here, then I put them in a drawer and end up using my computer. Mehr erfahren.
Owner Matthew Gebhard offers local beers like Barrier Evil Giant and Radiant Pig Junior IPA. The food menu features paninis, meat and cheese plates and a soft pretzel. Mehr erfahren.
