A second Swiss city on the list? Switzerland may be the swankiest country out there. Don’t expect to find any deals here — between great skiing in the winter and sunny skies at Lake Zurich in the summer, this is a yearlong hot spot for the affluent.
Budget travelers: The Backpacker’s Ultimate Guide gives some good advice: Eat in grocery stores such as Coop, a Swiss chain, treat yourself to free chocolate samples from Lindt & Sprungli Chocolate Factory and check out the Museum of Fine Art on Wednesdays when admission is gratis.