The city of Marrakech evokes fantasies of days spent wandering labyrinthine, dusty, rose-colored alleyways in search of fabulous finds, afternoons cooling off at a luxe hotel pool and mild evenings lounging over a leisurely-paced meal on the rooftop of a Riad with the Koutoubia Mosque and the Atlas Mountains in the distance. Guess what—it’s all true! And yes, we even managed to find quite a few swanky cocktails.

At the very tip of Cape Cod is where you’ll find magical Provincetown. Streets filled with lovely B&Bs, dozens of great restaurants, eclectic and stylish shopping, interesting art galleries, a wide range of bars, and fantastic people-watching. Not to mention its expansive, sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets, and many other outdoor activities. And while P-town proudly displays the full spectrum of LGBTQI+ colors, including plenty of sassy drag queens, everyone of all stripes will feel welcome here!

One of my favorite places in the world. Relax, sit by a pool (or float in it), go out for swanky cocktails and a nice dinner, and shop for mid-century modern goods in the Uptown Design District. Or go hiking in one of the many canyons right on the edge of town. The dry, sunny climate always leaves me recharged and rejuvenated — just avoid mid-summer when daytime temps usually top 100 degrees. Updated April 2024.