GETAWAY: San Antonio

Bless the city that can do more than one thing, and do it well. San Antonio, Texas ““ the state's second largest city ““ fits that bill.

GETAWAY: San Francisco

If ever there was a destination with magnetic charm, San Francisco is it. This inviting, seaside city, which John Steinbeck described as “a golden handcuff with the key thrown away,” captures the best foods, cutting edge music, captivating theatre and quirky politics the rest of the world has to offer.