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The countryside just a few hours out from New York City has an abundance of destinations for a cozy, weekend escape. It’s especially beautiful during the autumn season, when long leaf-peeping hikes can be combined with fireside chats, farm-to-table cuisine, and fresh cider (spiked of course). Frost Grey Eggshell bluee Electric Coral Ryka Womens Hailee Cross TrainerK-Swiss Womens Gstaad Neu Sleek SDE SneakerThere are a few cultural centers as well, with world-class museums and architecture, plus shop after shop of antiques.

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At the far end of the African continent, Capetown is not the place easiest to reach. Often coupled with a stop in Johannesburg and Kruger Park (safari) this city is actually a destination in and of itself, so plan accordingly. It’s buzzing with trendy restaurants, sophisticated hotels both grande dame and boutique, and the surrounding nature is astonishing. The nearby wine country warrants exploration whether you're a wino or not, with gorgeous scenery and first-class resorts and lodges. If you’re into adventures, aside from hiking the cliffs near the southernmost edge of the world, you can cage dive with great white sharks near Seal Island or Gansbaai.

This Mexican city is a beautiful escape. Its well-preserved colonial town has earned the status of Unesco World Heritage Site. Baroque and Neo-Classical buildings in fifty shades of marigold and terracotta stand strong against the pops of color found in blue skies, fuchsia bouganvilla vines, green cacti, and geometric azulejo tiles. It’s a pretty organized tourist destination with clean streets, good lighting at night, fine shopping, a variety of accommodations,ASICS Women's Amplica Running shoes T875NT-JULY Women's Bohemian Open Toe Flats Sandals Non-Slip Ladies Beach Slippers Flip Flops and excellent restaurants. But don’t limit your time to just San Miguel, the state of Guanajuato is rich in culture and history. Set your agenda to include the namesake capital of this region - a buzzing center of the local community and birthplace of the Mexican independence movement, as well as Dolores Hidalgo, the artisan hub for brightly painted Talavera ceramics. Getting here is about a two-hour drive from Leon, Women's Casual Western Low Stacked Heel Side Elastic Slip On Ankle Bootie BootsT-JULY Women Summer Beach Slide Sandals Girls Toe Open Middle Heels Non Skid Slipperor four hours from Mexico City - and note its altitude excludes it from Zika risk, a great option for those looking to head south of the border but avoiding infected mosquitoes!