A repeat performance
staying in a trendy neighbourhood such as Shimokitazawa or Koenji. Shop for vintage clothes and vinyl records, eat at local izakayas, and enjoy the relatively quiet streets. See jnto.org.au The city that never sleeps is also the city that never rests – every time you return to New York, things have changed. This is a dynamic city in a permanent state of flux, and it will always reward return visitors.
The first time
Sightseers will want to get to the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and the Freedom Tower; culture lovers hit MoMA and the Met and catch a Broadway show; sports fans get to a Knicks or Yankees game.
The second time
Cast your net outside of Manhattan, checking out the hipster cafes of Williamsburg, the live music venues of Brooklyn and the cosmopolitan kaleidoscope of Queens. Alternatively, spend time in places like Greenwich Village and Harlem.
The third time and beyond
Take the chance to return to places you’ve already been and get to know them better, but this time try new restaurants, go to new festivals, see new exhibitions. See nycgo.com for more. People become obsessed with Bali. You probably know at least one person who has the bug. It’s like nowhere else exists after you’ve been to this Indonesian island, after you’ve enjoyed the hospitality, surfed the waves, stayed in the villas, done the yoga. Next holiday? Bali.
The first time
Begin your adventuring in the south of Bali, where hotspots such as Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu are easily accessible and provide all of the resort-bound luxury or villa-bound peace a traveller could ask for.
The second time
Choose to either return to the place you fell in love with the first time, or see a little more of the island, travelling to Ubud in the centre, or the far more relaxed Padang Bai in the east.
The third time and beyond
Now is the time to discover a few of the islands that surround Bali, including the likes of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Pedida. Alternatively, head to the relatively tourist-free likes of Lovina on the north coast. See balitourismboard.org for more. Pretty much everyone loves Queenstown, the lakeside town in the South Island, because there’s something there for pretty much everyone. From extreme sports to winery tours, mountain hikes to fine-dining restaurants, you’ll never get bored.
The first time
Going bungy jumping is almost compulsory. If it’s winter, you’ll also want to go skiing or snowboarding, and if it’s summer, now is the time to hike or ride a mountain-bike. Be sure to call past Fergburger for a meal, too.
The second time
It’s best to return in the opposite season to your first visit to enjoy all Queenstown has to offer. Any time of year though, ride the TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu, and take a tour of the vineyards in Gibbston Valley.
The third time and beyond
Hire a car and explore neighbouring towns such as Wanaka, Arrowtown and Glenorchy. Try a few more adventure activities too, in the form of paragliding, jetboating, or a bungy jump at a different location. See newzealand.com for more. It’s not the physical attractions of Buenos Aires that draw you back – it’s the intangibles, the energy, the passion, the feel. Once you’ve been swept up in all the things Portenos love, from the food to the football, the fashion to the dance, you can’t help but want to return.
The first time
Stay in San Telmo, one of the city’s oldest and most charming neighbourhoods. Wander the colourful streets of La Boca, spend time in fancy Recoleta, and drink and dine in Palermo.
The second time
Base yourself in Recoleta, allowing more time to explore local neighbourhoods such as Almagro, Villa Crespo and Belgrano. Either watch a tango show or learn to do the dance yourself; plus, get along to a Boca Juniors football game.
The third time and beyond
Delve into BA’s ‘‘puerta cerrada’’, or closed-door restaurant culture, eating in chefs’ homes. Take a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. Try to get invited to an asado, or barbecue, with new local friends. See argentina.travel Soaring mountain landscapes; glaciers; fiords; worldleading ski resorts; high alpine nature reserves – British Columbia has an embarrassment of all of these things, plus some of the friendliest locals you could hope to meet.
The first time
Begin in Vancouver and then, depending on the season, either head to a ski resort – choose from Whistler, Big White, Kicking Horse or a host of others – or go on a road trip through the Rockies. Go snow-shoeing, or go canoeing on a lake. Try crosscountry skiing, or go on a hike.
The second time
Visit in the opposite season so you can enjoy everything you missed the first time. It’s also worth heading over to Vancouver Island to sample the craft beer and enjoy the wilderness areas.
The third time and beyond
You’ll want to ski again, of course. But try a different mountain. You’ll also want to hike or bike or canoe; again, try a new spot. Head south to the wine country of the Okanagan, or north to stunning the Haida Gwaii archipelago. See hellobc.com for more. – Traveller