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s The news that the European Union will reopen to vaccinated Americans at some point this summer has all of us at TPG excited about the possibility of revisiting some of our favorite cities in Europe. Thinking about planning a trip to Europe as soon as possible, but looking for a little inspiration? Here are the cities we love so much, we’d visit time and time again. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. In This Post Madrid, Spain Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid at Christmas time. (Photo by Marco Cristofori/Robertharding/Getty Images)...

Fresh air, sunny spells, and stunning mountains. Our trip to Trentino, Northern Italy, was a wake-up call to all our senses. From tasty food and wine, that filled our bellies and souls to magnificent mountains, lakes, and rivers that enchanted our eyes. We were surprised by the number of cool things to do in Alpe Cimbra in the Summer, experiences that kept us busy for two days. Folagria, Lavarone, and Luserna are the three cities that form Alpe Cimbra, a region famous for Winter holidays. However, Alpe Cimbra is also a Summer paradise, a place where you can find culture,...

Or three. Settled in the late 1600s and named for England’s Prince James, this Rhode Island town comprises the 9-by-1-mile Conanicut Island and the much smaller Dutch and Gould Islands, the last having served as a military fort and a torpedo station during both World Wars. Today, Jamestown is a great place to watch the seasonal parade of boats heading to and from Newport, as well as the numerous local regattas—all while avoiding the general hubbub of that busy harbor to the east. “If you’re passing through on a boat, Jamestown is a little easier to deal with than Newport,”...

Brant Point Light.Nantucket Harbor has come a long way since its days as a whaling hub. Today, the well-protected port welcomes mariners of a very different sort, who come to stroll the narrow cobblestone streets, dine in five-star restaurants, browse the boutiques and art galleries or relax on beautiful beaches. And it’s surprisingly accessible, even for daytrippers, lying just 26 miles south of Hyannis. If approaching from the west, use the Cross Rip Channel, between Cross Rip Shoal and Horseshoe Shoal. Keep Tuckernuck Shoal to starboard as you plot a course for the red-white “NB” buoy. The twin jetties flanking the...