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Five to seven days lets you sample more than one area, such as the cultural inland town, a surf coast and a beach resort.

Three days covers the CN Tower area, a market or two, the waterfront and a neighborhood such as Kensington Market.

Three days covers the old neighborhoods of Alfama and Baixa, the Belém monuments and a sunset from one of the viewpoints.

Four to five days covers beach time, a day trip to an island such as Isla Mujeres and an ancient site such as Chichen Itza or Tulum.

Five days is a comfortable minimum for several neighborhoods, food and a day trip.

Three to four days covers the tall towers and the downtown area, the older district around the creek, a beach afternoon and a desert experience.

Three to four days covers the Gothic Quarter, the main Gaudí buildings, a beach afternoon and an evening or two of late dinners.

Four to five days lets you see the major landmarks, a couple of museums and a few neighborhoods without rushing.

Four to five days lets you see the major museums and monuments without rushing, plus a slower day in a neighborhood like the Marais or Montmartre.

Four to five days lets you see the major museums and monuments without rushing, plus a slower day in a neighborhood like the Marais or Montmartre.

Three to four days covers the historic center, the Vatican and a couple of neighborhoods at an unhurried pace.

Four to five days covers the main museums, a West End show and a couple of neighborhoods.