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In beautiful, bilingual Montréal, you can explore a French-infused city that's in love with festivals, the arts, good food, living well and enjoying life to the hilt. Grab a Montréal bagel and take in this city’s unique culture by exploring its parks, museums and restaurants.

Bright and bustling, Toronto is a cosmopolitan city whose residents have roots across the globe. Hockey history, urban beaches, endless multicultural food offerings and an abundance of art – in Toronto, you’ve got it all at your fingertips.

The Portland of my childhood was a sleepy mix of wooded hills and a cute, if a little gritty, urban heart.

All roads lead to Rome , but what about the roads in the city center? The Eternal City has long been heralded as a mesmerizing contradiction of amazing archaeological sites and beautiful landscapes with nightmare congestion.

Libraries represent a shared culture and the universality of learning. Around the world, they provide vital and vibrant spaces for communities to gather, debate, discuss – and maybe even read a bit.

When a northern, sea-bound island goes by the nickname “The Rock,” you already have a good idea of what to expect.

While Florida destinations like Miami and Palm Beach get most of the hype these days, don't overlook Tampa on the state's Gulf Coast.

See the world's most beautiful blooms with this guide.

Music, art, history and culture are interwoven into the fabric of Portugal – a destination with something for everyone

Becki Enright