36 Hours

P-town offers overlapping identities: one of America’s oldest art colonies, nature preserve, thriving L.G.B.T.Q. resort and historic Portuguese fishing village.

By Brett Sokol

Find the secret to happiness in Finland’s capital — perhaps while sweating in a wood-burning sauna or sipping cocktails on a schooner.

By Ingrid K. Williams

Summer is when this compact Austrian city of medieval alleys, majestic Alpine views and just 150,000 residents, bursts to life.

By A.J. Goldmann

The French Riviera resort town brims with the unexpected, including a wealth of prehistory, ancient ruins and newer attractions.

By Chloé Braithwaite

San Diego serves up gorgeous beaches, arty neighborhoods and rich history, yet it still excels at being underrated.

By Freda Moon

Thousands of years of culture and history converge in this vibrant, coastal city known as the “Pearl of the Aegean.”

By Alex Crevar

Soak up history, relax in beer gardens that pop open like tulips in summer, and make a pilgrimage to Fenway Park.

By Jenna Russell

Explore a whiskey renaissance, tour the country’s oldest public library and brave a brisk sea dip in the Irish capital.

By Megan Specia

Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination.

By Chelsea Conaboy

Stroll along the river, explore a contemporary art scene and admire panoramic views in this scenic Central European capital.

By Alex Crevar