the place to be

phrase

: a place where many people go and where exciting things happen
This bar is the place to be on Saturday nights.

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Telling you Mallorca is the place to be is a bit like saying rosé is a popular summer bev, but truly, the largest of the Balearics has seen a spike in interest among elite travelers and luxury hotel developers over the last three years. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Whether dinner or drinks, the lively courtyard is the place to be for alfresco dining. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 The Hilton Chicago was the place to be every late July for years. Scott Powers, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 An oversized pool deck with oceanfront dining is the place to be, though the spa (complete with the only hammam on the island) and the award-winning 1919 Restaurant are unmissable as well. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the place to be

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“The place to be.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20place%20to%20be. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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