Each guide covers the best areas to stay, when to go and what rooms cost.
Dubai pairs record-breaking architecture with long beaches and easy day trips into the desert. Stay near the Marina for beaches, Downtown for sights, or Business Bay for modern, good-value towers.
Istanbul rewards slow walking. The old town holds the big monuments, while Karaköy and Beyoğlu bring cafés, galleries and nightlife. A hotel with a terrace view is worth the small extra.
London is large, so choose by transport. Stay near a Tube hub for the quickest access, and consider South Bank or Kensington for classic sights with a calmer feel after dark.
Lisbon is compact but hilly. The waterfront and Baixa are the easiest bases, while Alfama and Príncipe Real offer character. Pack comfortable shoes for the cobbles.
Singapore is clean, safe and brilliantly connected by metro. Marina Bay suits first visits, Orchard Road suits shopping, and the riverside areas suit evenings out.
Vienna's old centre is walkable and full of palaces, museums and coffee houses. Stay inside the Ring for convenience or just outside for better prices and quieter nights.
Where you sleep shapes the whole trip. A central base saves time, while a quieter district often brings better value and larger rooms.
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