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Where to stay in Los Angeles: Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Hollywood or Downtown?

Los Angeles is a spread of centres joined by freeways, so the right base removes a daily drive: Santa Monica for the beach, West Hollywood for the middle, Hollywood for the classic sights, or Downtown for the rail hub. What each area really trades, plus the fees and LAX logistics to check before paying.
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Where to stay in Tokyo: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza or Asakusa?

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Where to stay in Dubai: Marina, Downtown, Deira or the Palm?

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Christmas markets in Europe: four cities, one honest plan

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Copenhagen in two days: the old harbour on foot and one castle day

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Athens in two days: an Acropolis morning, the old lanes and a Sounion sunset

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Taipei in two days: Lungshan Temple, Dihua Street and a skyline afternoon
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Osaka in two days: a castle morning, Dotonbori and a Shinsekai food evening
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Rio de Janeiro in two days: Corcovado, Sugarloaf and a Santa Teresa choice
We may earn a commission when you book through our affiliate links. Two full days in Rio work better when the major viewpoints are separate decisions rather than a race against queues and weather. Give Corcovado a clear first-day block, then choose Sugarloaf and waterfront time or a guided Santa Teresa morning for day two.…
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São Paulo in two days: Paulista, Ibirapuera and a guided downtown choice
We may earn a commission when you book through our affiliate links. Two full days in São Paulo are more satisfying when you choose a few areas rather than attempt to cross the whole city for every landmark. Begin with Avenida Paulista and a museum decision, then give the second day a choice between Ibirapuera…