The Seven Cities to Visit in Your Lifetime

New York

No other city compares to The Big Apple in diversity. It is a uniquely polyglot city with over 800 languages spoken there. Its population is also highly diverse. In many instances, the population of foreign nationals in NYC exceeds that of the foreigners' home capital. Day or night, from Wall Street, up Broadway to Harlem there is always something to do or see in "The Capital of the World."

London

Londoners value the formalities. Founded by the Romans, fifty years before the birth of Christ, tradition is the lifeblood of this city. Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey have time honoured rituals that are meticulously observed. Statues and plinths dot the landscape and commemorate the deeds of England's greatest heroes. In addition, from The West End to The British Museum and everything in between, London provides the very finest in culture and in the arts.

Paris

Sophistication is the byword for The City of Light. Love and food compete for the visitor's attention in the rarefied world of Parisian nightlife. World renowned for its culinary excellence, Paris has more four star Michelin restaurants than any other city. The Eiffel Tower, the Champs- Elysees and the Louvre are just some of this city's most well known attractions. In addition, you can enjoy american express platinum card rewards throughout your visit to Paris. If you would like to find the best card for your needs, try the official American Express India site.

Rome

Rome is not just home to one fantastic city, but also to the Vatican City and the Pope. Collected over millennia by the richest of patrons, the most astounding collection of artwork in the world is also housed in The Eternal City. In addition, the Coliseum, the Sistine Chapel and The Trevi Fountain are just an inkling of the astounding architecture that infuses all of Rome. A sense of history informs the mind while the magnificent climate caters to the senses to provide a singular experience in this most remarkable city.

Tokyo

A juxtaposition of the old and the new highlights the culture of 21st century Tokyo. The traditions of ancient Edo combine with the Japanese love of technology to create an atmosphere that is both exciting and reassuring. A trip to the Ginza or to the Imperial Palace will grant the visitor an insight into the culture of modern day Tokyo.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is most unusual in its intriguing fusion of capitalism and communism. The Communist bureaucracy imposes only a small (2 - 20%) progressive salary tax on the inhabitants. There are almost no other taxes. In return, this city-state is rewarded with one of the most dynamic and successful economies in the world. Although the resident population is particularly homogeneous, it revels in tourism and is considered one of the most hospitable cities in the world.

Cairo

The wonders of the ancient and modern worlds contrast sharply with the surrounding natural beauty of Africa. The Suez Canal, the Aswan Dam and The Great Pyramid draw innumerable tourists but many others also arrive in Cairo to visit the majestic beauty of the Nile Delta, the Sahara Desert and the breathtaking coral reef just off the coast in the Red Sea.