Instead of long, overplanned holidays, many travelers are embracing the micro-cation, a short, soul-filling escape that delivers beauty, culture, and a sense of renewal without demanding weeks away. From Alpine villages and seaside cities to storybook lakes and cultural capitals, these five destinations prove that a brief getaway can still feel expansive, indulgent, and utterly restorative. Budapest Few cities enchant as effortlessly as Budapest. Split by the Danube, it offer