As travel journalist of over 20 years, I recently interviewed more than 50 travel enthusiasts, experts and agents.
New York City, U.S.Jonathan de Araujo, owner of The Vacationeer Travel Agency, calls the Big Apple "a city of superlatives."
Just a short walk from the 9/11 Museum, New York City tourists can take a ferry to visit the Statue of Liberty.
"It's now as much a part of New York City history as the Statue of Liberty," he says.
Cape Town, South AfricaTom Marchant, founder of luxury travel company Black Tomato, calls Cape Town "the perfect destination for thrill seekers."