If you're making travel plans, consider visiting some of these global hotspots and less-visited geographical gems, ranked at the top by Bing.
Houston
Houston, the fourth-largest city in the nation, is home to the Astros, the Rockets and a NASA hub, so it's no wonder the town touts an out-of-this-world nickname.
Singapore
Singapore, the Malay Peninsula city-state is a multicultural metropolis that also goes by a kingly moniker.
Orlando, Fla.
Tourists flock to this sunny central Florida city for dolphins and Disney, but what was Orlando's former claim to fame?
Paris
France's capital city has captured hearts around the world, thanks to must-see attractions for history buffs, foodies, art lovers and fashion fans.
Stockholm
The capital of Sweden is a financial and cultural hub as well as the seat of royalty. See photos of the palace and the royal family.
Savannah, Ga.
The Georgia seaport of Savannah boasts a nickname that exudes as much charm as its most affable resident
Venice
Don't wait too long to visit Venice -- it's sinking! Once every two years, the art world flocks to this northern Italian city. What's the main attraction? That event draws film fanatics, too
Austin, Texas
The capital city of the Lone Star State offers thrills for live music fans, football tailgaters and foodies
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Santa Barbara, home of the Gauchos, stretches from the beach to the mountains, with plenty of California history in between.
Rome
The ancient Italian city of Rome houses some of the grandest historical structures -- from an ages-old amphitheater to one of the world's most famous fountains
Vancouver, B.C.
The British Columbia city of Vancouver has a new feather in its cap: What is its impressive title? This Canadian metropolis offers snow-capped mountains, sandy beaches and one of the continent's largest urban parks.