Travel Advisors' Favorite Cities

Just like most seasoned travelers, travel advisors have a love affair with certain cites. Here's a look at 10 destinations they identified as their favorites-and why.

"Bled is just a really sweet town, and we enjoyed a scenic Lake Bled boat excursion to Bled Island and its 17th-century church. I loved learning about the history of the people operating the boats-and it was a breathtakingly beautiful ride over to the island."

-Trish Gastineau, Simply Customized Travel, a Travel Experts affiliate

"Cartagena-just saying the word makes me smile! I adore the laidback, colorful vibe, the live music and cocktail lounges, the superb restaurants and the fantastic local designer boutiques that make up the historic old town."

-Laura Madrid, Resort to Laura Madrid, a Travel Experts affiliate

"The wealth of history in this southern gem is enough to keep you interested for days. One can tour antebellum mansions, the only tea plantation in North America, shop till you drop and dine fabulously!"

-Becky Lukovic, Bella Travel Planning, a Travel Experts affiliate

"The city is rich in history and has not let new growth overwhelm the historic areas and buildings. You feel the history everywhere you turn. Edinburgh also offers diverse dining opportunities, from Michelin-starred restaurants to great pub meals, as well as a very vibrant nightlife."

-Claire Schoeder, Elevations Travel

"London is by far my favorite city. Maybe I'm just partial to it because I lived there for a couple of years and I studied there years ago, as well. I always encourage first-time European travelers to try out London first. There is an endless amount of things to see and activities to do."

-Hannah Nowicki, Sunset Travel & Cruise

"It is not only my birthplace but also one of the most fascinating and welcoming cities for visitors because of its resplendent historical sights, vibrant contemporary culture, great climate and profusion of colors, aromas, flavors and sounds-not to mention outstanding value!"

-Ben Gritzewsky, FROSCH TRAVEL

"The first city that comes to mind is Paris-for the food, wine, history, architecture, lights and amazing people. There's so much to see and do, and the Metro makes it easy. And if you shop-ooh la la! Oui oui to Paris!"

-Shari Marsh, Cruise Holidays

"Rome is really a special place for me because I was fortunate enough to work there for five months in my previous life as a management consultant. It's my favorite city because of the rich history, the warm people and the food-the whole vibe is just fun and celebratory."

-Susie Chau, Carpe Diem Traveler

"I love that one of Sydney's main modes of transport is by ferry and that there are so many beaches around the city-surf at Bondi beach, sunset at Manley beach. Bridge climb, opera house, great food, friendly people-what's not to love?"

-Sandy Pappas, Sandy Pappas Travel, an affiliate of Travel Experts

"I always love returning to my childhood home of Toronto, one of the most multicultural populations in the world. There is a diverse, ever-evolving set of activities to choose from across all forms of culture-whether you are looking to explore its museums, parks or take in its iconic landmark, the 1,815-foot CN Tower."

-James Ferguson, Travel Edge