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Every year we choose 10 places that we think you should add to your travel bucket list. Come with us on a worldwide tour from downtown Honolulu, to the beaches of Tel Aviv, to the markets of Seoul and many more destinations in between.

Looking for more summer travel inspiration? Check out our 2016 Summer Travel Guides: 

• Vancouver
  
• Berlin
  
• Amalfi Coast
  
• Mexico City
  
• Santa Barbara
  
• Rio de Janeiro
  
• Bali
  
• London
  
• Tokyo
  
• Morocco
  

You asked, we listened. We heard directly from our Superuser community about wanting more levels in our program, and the ability to make even more types of edits. So we’re taking action, launching a new leveling system to address each of those requests.

Hold up… What’s a Superuser?

Superusers are the dedicated, passionate members of our global community who keep the places in Foursquare’s City Guide and Swarm apps organized. They’re people like you, local experts who love to explore and help others unlock the best experiences, anywhere in the world.

You know which cafes are closed on Mondays, and those that serve the perfect buttery croissant. You have a thing for accuracy, and want to ensure every last detail is correct. Sound familiar? Join our Superuser community and share your knowledge and experiences to improve the way millions of others experience the world.

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What does the new system mean for existing Superusers?

More room to grow

Now, there are even more opportunities to grow, as our new system offers levels 1 - 10. If you are actively editing, you can level up by suggesting more, high quality edits. Bonus: you’ll gain more editing access and insight as you rise through the ranks.

Bigger community

Now, editors can join the community easier than before, meaning more Superusers will be helping to clear those queues and supporting one another, instead of having to rely on you community’s SU3.  

Timeline

The new system will be rolling out over the next few weeks. You may have already seen some SU3s upgraded to SU9 and SU10 (these two levels will remain nomination-only, much like SU3 in our existing system). Continue to edit, and you’ll see your level change, too!

Check out our new website!

Know someone who’d make a great Superuser? The more, the merrier! Tell your friends to check out our new website where you can learn more about the program and benefits.

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You and a guest could win tickets to see The Vamps at their sold-out show in NYC on March 2nd! Enter to win tomorrow (2/26) by checking in. 

How to enter:

1. Download Foursquare Swarm or open up the app

2. Enter up to 5 times by checking in at different music stores, music shops, clothing stores or skate parks in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut with the hashtags #TheVampsxSwarm and #Entry

Winner will be contacted on 2/28.

Keep reading for the official rules. 
Questions? Email us: Support@Foursquare.com

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We created Foursquare City Guide to connect you with the best places to eat, drink and explore all over the world. That is why we’re excited to announce the newest Foursquare City Guide app for Android Wear 2.0. Quickly search for nearby spots and get helpful tips when you get there, right on your wrist. Simply download City Guide from the Google Play Store direct to your watch and start exploring.

Not with your phone? No problem. Use Foursquare City Guide anywhere your watch has a cellular connection. 

Time and again we hear tales about meeting one’s perfect match in unexpected places. So this Valentine’s Day we thought: how can we help those on the hunt find someone on their level? Looking for a gal who loves sports as much as you do? A guy who can’t get outdoors enough? Lucky for you, we’ve pinpointed where your type hangs out when they’re not at the game or the trailhead.

Here are some less-than-obvious places to find a date with your particular interests.

Sports Fanatics: Sure, the intramural kickball league seems like the place to meet that special someone, but flirting in sweaty gym duds lacks a certain…romance. Here are some great spots to catch a date to the big game.

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Nature Lovers: You’re more likely to meet bigfoot than your crush on a hike. Follow the trail to one of the best places to meet that special outdoorsy someone.

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Gamers: Nobody finds love in the server lobby. Go AFK and scout the scene at these popular places for single gamers.

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Pet Parents: You won’t land a date at the dog park (unless you’re John Cusack or Diane Lane). Leave Sparky at home and hit up these go-to spots for single pet parents.

CHICAGO   LOS ANGELES   NEW YORK

Urban Intellectuals: Don your beret and pour the pernod: here are the definitive spots to mix and mingle with other single intellectuals.

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Indie Aficionados: Staying ahead of trends has kept you far away from the dating pool. Here are some of the best venues to meet other hip singles.

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The only thing that gets us more excited than connecting you to the best places around you is connecting you to the best people around you, too! Warning: these stories may leave you feeling bold enough to finally comment on that special someone’s check-in at the coffee shop near your apartment and slide into their messages with an invite for breakfast nearby. 

One Swarm Crush Leads to Another

Allison was introduced to the app by a guy she had a crush on. Her interest in him cooled, but she was hooked on checking in! A few months later, she was out at a bar and noticed a friend of a friend was also checked in. She spontaneously decided to add him and casual comments on check-ins turned into long conversations in Swarm. After seeing her visit a restaurant in his neighborhood, he sent her a message inviting her to dinner. They still didn’t even have one another’s phone numbers, despite months of messages and comments! They’ve now been dating for over four years and still compete to see who can get more coins on their check-ins. 

Two’s Company, Three’s a Swarm Matchmaking Success

On a Saturday night, Kate was hanging out with a recently single friend when she received a notification that an old college buddy had checked into a bar in town. She convinced her friend to make the trip to the bar and surprise him. Her friend was so excited when they arrived and Kate was equally excited and surprised to find that he was there with an entire crew of college friends that Kate hadn’t seen in years. The best part? “At the end of the night, my two friends ended up “checking in” to the same apartment…” 

Courage After Closing Time

Amie was out at a club with an old friend in downtown Grand Rapids. They were having drinks when a guy that she had worked with but had never really gotten to know liked her check-in. With a bit of liquid courage and Swarm App in hand, she invited him out to dance. It was too late for him to get to the club before close, so she invited him out for a 2AM breakfast. Nearly four years and hundreds of mutual check-ins later they are still together and couldn’t be happier!

A Sweet Surprise

Nikki met her boyfriend at a happy hour with coworkers. They got along fantastically, but he was dating someone at the time. They added each other as Swarm friends, but nothing more. They spent the next few months finding out they had a ton in common from check-ins and likes at running paths, new restaurants, and various airports. That winter, she was sitting at a bar not far from his office when he tapped her on the shoulder and said “Hi, I saw you were checked in here on Swarm!” They chatted for a while, she learned he was no longer dating anyone, and when parting ways, he instructed her to keep up with his check-ins if she wanted to meet up for a drink later that night. She did, and they ended up sharing their first kiss. Almost 1,000 joint check-ins later, they’re still together!

Our data shows that on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 most people give up on their fitness resolutions in favor of a fast food fix. Scroll down to find out what else we’ve uncovered. 

Looking for a hit list of where to enjoy your favorite food? A curated neighborhood guide? A trip itinerary? Just search for a keyword or brand at the top of the list tab on your phone.

New to Foursquare City Guide lists? Here are a few of our favorites from our community and partners to get you started.

• A State-by-State Guide to America’s Best Pizza
  
• America’s Best New Restaurants 2016 - Bon Appetit 
  
• Travel Guide to Tokyo 
  
• The Best Dumplings in NYC, Ranked - PureWow 
  
• 50 Top Cocktail Bars in the U.S. 
  

Questions? Tweet us at @4sqsupport or email support@foursquare.com.

Foursquare City Guide and Foursquare Swarm are making it easier and more exciting to cast your ballot on November 8th.

Eat, Drink, Vote

Still not sure where you should go to vote? We worked with Mapbox to combine data from the Voting Information Project with recommendations from Foursquare to help you find your polling location and the best places to eat, drink, and have coffee nearby on Election Day.

Find your polling place now.

Go on, celebrate doing your civic duty! After all, it wouldn’t be Election Day without a few parties to choose from.

Swarm the Polls

Every check-in counts! Check in* on Swarm and collect a limited edition “I Voted” sticker.

*Hint: to unlock this sticker you’ll need to “write-in” what you’re doing for Election Day or share that you voted, either on November 8th or earlier.