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You’re not going to find a more romantic city than the floating city of Venice, with its gondolas, serenades, beautiful piazzas, churches, beautiful architecture, intimate candle-lit restaurants and almost timeless atmosphere, anywhere.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Colorful houses line narrow canals at this charming island renowned for its delicate lacework.

Admire exotic plants from Chile, Africa and Turkey, along with a large collection of alpine and arctic flora in these beautiful public gardens.

Brave the dizzying heights of this striking viewpoint to see some of the most spectacular views in Madeira. 

Appreciate the cultural transformation this waterfront city has undergone, with the World War II-damaged center now home to fashionable restaurants and maritime attractions.

Take a tour of the museum and admire the architecture of the convent and lighthouse on the Land’s End of Europe.

Take a tour of the museum and admire the architecture of the convent and lighthouse on the Land’s End of Europe.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Admire the greatest works of Michelangelo and da Vinci, see the center of Catholicism and pose with the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this Mediterranean peninsula.

Tour a fascinating collection of Scottish islands to marvel at dramatic landscapes, explore ancient historical sites and see memorable wildlife.

Serious skiers come from near and far for the challenging pistes and stay for the crackling vacation atmosphere of this Tyrolean resort. 

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

Visit this pleasantly secluded village, known for its dramatic sea cliffs, stunning coastal views and sunny weather. 

Sip red wine on a boat in the central part of the Rhine River and visit the quaint towns through which it meanders.

Hike across glacial fields, ski through frozen valleys and go on a whale-watching cruise in this Scandinavian destination. 

Home to many of Zaragoza’s most important sights, this square is also a popular gathering place and the setting for the city’s biggest annual festivals. 

Try the Old Beer at one of the many pubs, stroll along the riverside and visit the range of museums in Duesseldorf’s historic nucleus.