Even if you aren't addicted to Laverne and Shirley reruns, you want to go to Milwaukee. The Santiago Calatrava-designed addition to the art museum is enough to leave you in awe. Or perhaps you'd rather hit the suds tour at the Miller brewery, a Brewers game, a visit to Hog mecca (that would be the Harley-Davidson Museum, opening this summer). Don't ignore arts and culture; from the moving Black Holocaust Museum to live performances, Milwaukee has more than you'd figure. (Summer is awash with festivals, from Gay Pride to the nation's largest Polish Festival and the musical Summerfest.) Don't forget just to stroll -- unless it's winter, when you should probably stay in cozy South Florida.

Info: www.milwaukee.org; 800-554-1448.

PONCE, PUERTO RICO

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Puerto Rico's second largest city doesn't get much of the international limelight -- which may be all the more reason to visit it. Founded in the 1600s by Ponce de Leon's grandson, Ponce is known for its neoclassical splendor and its Museum of Art, housing the Caribbean's most extensive art collection. Outside town are Castillo Seralles, the stately former home of the Don Q rum family (some members still live in Miami), the Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center (discovered after a storm in the 1970s), and Hacienda Buena Vista, a 19th century plantation-turned-museum.

Info: www.gotopuertorico.com, 800-866-7827.

ISLIP, LONG ISLAND

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If you don't have family here, why would you want to come? For starters, Islip is the airport closest to the toney faux-farm-country-by-the-sea getaway of the Hamptons (East, West, Bridge, etc.) Getting to them -- or the burgeoning wineries of Long Island's laid back North Fork -- means a pricey limo ride or a rental car -- and plenty of weekend traffic. Ah, but it's worth it. And we've got another reason: the Tangier Outlet Mall at Riverhead (got a fab Armani jacket there after Thanksgiving for $111!).

Feeling lazy? Try mostly-carless Fire Island instead.

Info: 877-FUN-ON-LI; www.discoverlong island.com.

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA

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This service runs in our winter months. So why head north when a warm day means the mercury has hit freezing? The cozy fireplace in the bar at the Chateau Frontenac hotel, a romantic dinner at La Cremaillere, a horse-and-carriage ride around the old city, a run down the toboggan on the promenade above the St. Lawrence River and the city's annual winter carnival, slated for Feb. 1-17. This year, Quebec is also celebrating it's 400th anniversary, with events throughout the year.

Not cool enough? Chill out at the Ice Hotel, about 35 minutes outside of town. It's open until April.

Info: www.quebecregion.com, 877-783-1608.

ATLANTIC CITY

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Atlantic city may not have the glitz of Vegas -- but it doesn't come with jetlag, either. And it does have casinos galore, jazzy hotels (Borgata and the Trump Taj Mahal, among them), outlet shopping, nightclubs and that famous Boardwalk. In winter, those hotels offer all sorts of bargains -- though alas, most are not available on weekends. The Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Championship will be played here March 12-15.

Info: www.atlanticcitynj.com, 888-228-4748.

GUANTANAMO BAY

SERVICE ON AIR SUNSHINE, LYNX

Service on Air Sunshine, Lynx

No, the ban on travel by Americans to Cuba hasn't suddenly lifted. These airlines operate charter flights to the famous detention camp for those with ''travel orders'' issued by the base -- usually lawyers, personnel on leave, families of soldiers and journalists with clearance. Unless you've got a great reason, don't apply. Besides, who wants to visit a prison camp unless they need to?

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