Welcome to New York! Skip the tourist traps and get a taste of real New York. Maybe even venture to another borrow. Check out these spots that you'll find more locals than tourists.

Head to Greenpoint and soak in this quaint neighborhood filled with cafes, boutiques, and plenty of green space.

New Yorkers like to joke that we have 12 seasons, one of them being appropriately named "Hell's Front Porch." Use the guide below to escape the heat in the city.

Once referred to as the Gold Coast for its extreme wealth and opulence, the North Shore of Long Island now homes more than Great Gatsby-level estates (though they still have those too). Use this guide as the perfect NYC getaway, without having to deal with the tourists in the Hamptons.

Enjoy this Spanish city on the beach known for its architecture, food, and buzzing nightlife.

Madrid, the capital of Spain is rich in culture, elegance and architecture. This cosmopolitan city will be sure to impress.