The year 2017 promises to be an exciting year for travel that has shifted focus on global cities with amazing attractions and cultural delights to experience.

A trending travel concept is combining a vacation in a city for a few days and exploring its cultural delights. The idea is simple: instead of travelling around the entire country, trying to accommodate as many sights and multiple places during your vacations; focus on one city at a time.

Check out HolidayMe’s Top 6 cities to visit in 2017!

1. Lisbon, Portugal
This beautiful city has a poetic look and feel with sun washed gothic architecture, narrow cobbled alleys, a historic waterfront, colourful neighbourhoods and rich array of diverse cuisines, wine and soulful music. Evenings add a new dimension to Lisbon, as its quaint alleys and streets are transformed into a vibrant nightlife and food scene, one of the best in Europe. Cheap flights to Lisbon and affordable hotels make Lisbon one of the top 10 cities to visit in 2017.

2. Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is a vibrant, energetic and cosmopolitan South African city that packs a punch with scenic coastal drives, iconic landmarks, cultural museums and art galleries, a renowned fine dining scene and adventure sports. Cape Town is a truly romantic city boasting of an excellent climate, a thriving nightlife scene and plenty of shopping avenues. Staycations in Cape Town will provide utmost comfort, fun and plenty of opportunities for wildlife safaris across the national parks of South Africa.

3. Reykjavik, Iceland
The northernmost capital of the world, Reykjavik is smaller in size compared to London and Paris, but it has an enigmatic spirit and a creative energy. This colourful city has one of the trendiest nightlife, music and gastronomy scene in Europe. It has some of the best museums and art galleries that documents the rich Nordic history and folklores and offers a plethora of once-in-a-lifetime adventures like chasing the Northern Lights or ghost waterfalls. Reykjavik is the shining light of the northern hemisphere and is among the best cities to visit in 2017.

4. Dubai, UAE
Dubai is the leading city in the Middle East that has redefined the art of luxury, hospitality and refined the art of entertainment, cuisine and other attractions. The city of superlatives offers a mixed bag of delicious food, delightful shopping and plenty of family time in its plush shopping malls, hotels and attractions like Dubai Underwater World, Ski World Dubai, Dubai Miracle Gardens, etc. Travellers can also enjoy authentic Emirati experiences like camping in the desert, sailing in Dubai Creek, etc. Dubai is certainly among the top cities to visit in 2017.

5. Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is back with a bang with the hottest tennis grand slam of the year – Australian Open 2017. The sporting capital of Australia is enjoying a cultural and culinary revolution and has certainly escaped the shadows of its popular compatriot, Sydney. Melbourne is a classy, arty and a dynamic city with cosmopolitan culture and a rich collection of restaurants, chic cafes and world class sporting infrastructures. Melbourne is also the hub to explore the famous wine producing regions of Victoria and iconic landscapes like the Great Ocean Road.

6. Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver has surpassed French-styled Montreal city and the more cosmopolitan Toronto; and emerged as the top Canadian city with a rich culture, culinary scene, attractive attractions and an unrivalled scenic beauty. This is a city that has infused natural landscapes, innovative ideas, trendy nightlife and shopping and North America’s most refined Asian dining scene with top notch Japanese, Chinese and Indian restaurants dominating the scene. The city has some amazing attractions like Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Granville Island, etc. A delightful city to round up the list of top 10 cities to visit in 2017. - TradeArabia News Service