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Forbestraveler.com has gathered a list of the best weekend getaways for the global traveler.

Following is their top 10:

1. Vienna, Austria With opera houses, museums and Old World charm packaged into a doable size, Vienna is an ideal destination for an extravagant long weekend.

2. Paris and Normandy, France There's nothing quite like a weekend in Paris. For a change of pace, escape to Normandy for a day and explore places like the seaside town of Honfleur.

3. Milan and Lake Como, Italy To quench your culinary and couture cravings, head to Milan and take a side trip to Lake Como outside of the city.

4. Sydney, Australia Despite being a little far from most places, a weekend in Sydney still gives you enough time to shop, cruise the harbor, catch a performance at the Opera House, and lounge on the beach.

5. Reykjavik, Iceland Soak in The Blue Lagoon, see geysers and tour the Great Atlantic Rift in Reykjavik if you want to escape the concrete jungle. Avoid a winter trip though if 24-hour darkness doesn't appeal.

6. Las Vegas, Nevada A regular candidate on the weekend getaway list, Vegas offers a plethora of outrageous options, including J.W. Marriott Las Vegas Resort's $49 000 "Mancation" package.

7. Cottonwood, Idaho Glitz, glamour and pricey weekends not your thing? Visit the home of Dog Bark Park Inn and gateway to the Lewis and Clark Trail for a rustic Americana weekend experience.

8. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Stay at the Copacabana Palace Hotel for the weekend while you enjoy the beautiful locale and recuperate from partying all night.

9. Buenos Aires, Argentina Tango away the weekend without emptying your wallet in Buenos Aires. Consider checking into the Faena Hotel + Universe, a former grain warehouse transformed into a chic waterfront hotel.

10.Ibiza, Spain Considered the "ultimate Mediterranean playground", the island is just a short distance from many European cities if you want to indulge in a sumptuous getaway.