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A tale of two cities, India’s exhausting capital pairs the neat order and colonial grandeur of New Delhi with the hectic street life and ancient monuments of Old Delhi to rip-roaring effect. Nope, two days isn’t nearly long enough here, but at least 48 hours in Delhi is better than nothing.. Think: exploring evocative markets and mind-blowing monuments while evading hawkers throughout the day; filling up on street food and chatting casually with locals in relaxed parks as the sun goes down.

Lively, lovely and oh-so-photogenic, New Zealand’s largest city is so immediately likeable it will easily become your new BFF in just a couple of days. 48 hours in Auckland is a weekend well spent. Think: days spent hiking up volcanoes, hitting attractive beaches and exploring the buzzing city centre, followed by evenings savouring sunset meals and hanging out in hip bars.

You know all about Chicago’s soaring skyscrapers, epic pizzas and moody blues, but are you ready to really get under its skin..? A weekend in Chicago is just enough time to get a feel for the city. Think: admiring architectural wonders, munching massive eats and checking out world-class museums by day; drinking like a 1920s gangster and listening to blues late into the night.