Steph Dyson

Few cities conjure up an image of romantic, Belle epoque living quite like the leafy boulevards and Parisian and Italian architecture of Buenos Aires. Hotels here are luxurious and aplenty, and it should come as no surprise that this city is replete with lodgings such as decadent twentieth century mansions in some of the city’s finest and most elegant barrios. Five-star luxury rubs shoulders with more modest lodgings in chic neighborhoods such as Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood, and more central Monserrat and Recoleta. Whatever your budget, it’s not hard to find a hotel (or Airbnb) in Buenos Aires that’s right at the heart of the action – be it a glitzy tango show, dinner at a top restaurant, or the city’s most exclusive nightlife. There are plenty of great things to do in the city, and diverse lodgings to match. RECOMMENDED: The best Airbnbs in Buenos Aires

The lofty Inca palace of Machu Picchu might have been capturing hearts and minds ever since it was discovered in 1911, but don’t be fooled: Peru has far more to offer than this famous Inca site. With vast archeological ruins that outdate Machu Picchu by millennia, a strong tradition of century-old crafts and South America’s greatest gastronomy, modern Peru has significantly more up its sleeve. As tourism continues to grow year on year, there’s no time like the present for exploring the country’s lesser-known highlights—before the crowds find their way to these spots, too. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.