Here are four destinations that may be unfamiliar, but have leisure and business travelers visiting in increasing numbers to explore their unique charms, from centuries-old temples to modern avenues teeming with coffee shops and tea houses.

A thriving new arts district, an island that made the UNESCO World Heritage List, and a special snack culture: This is Xiamen, China.

Navigate Cairo, the robust and complex "The City of a Thousand Minarets," like a pro, even when traveling solo.

While the Grand Bazaar is Istanbul’s most famous shopping destination, the city’s colorful neighborhoods are full of interesting items.