A city in perpetual forward motion, Abu Dhabi greets visitors with gleaming skyscrapers and opulent Islamic architecture. There is much to see here, from the recently opened Louvre Abu Dhabi to the gigantic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its white marble splendor. Beach life and turquoise waters can be found on Saadiyat Island, Al Bateen and Corniche Beach.

Lake Tahoe is one of the most dramatic and beautiful sights in the World. A natural lake formed at the top of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, it is now a winter sports center, a summer vacation destination and the home of wonderful casinos and resorts.

Seven miles outside of historic Athens, the Greek coastal city of Piraeus lies upon the sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea and is the largest passenger port in Europe, servicing nearly 20 million passengers per year.

Located in the Burgundy Region of France, Beaune has the most prestigious vineyards in the country. This is the place to be if the words "grand cru" make your mouth water. Add to this the great gastronomique specialties of the region, gothic cathedrals, medieval villages and golden landscapes and you have many great reasons to get to know this province.

Oviedo, the capital of Asturias in northern Spain, offers a rare mix of medieval heritage and everyday life that feels rooted rather than staged. The city’s historic center is home to some of the oldest pre-Romanesque buildings in Europe, including the UNESCO-listed Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo. Cider, not wine, defines the local table. Oviedo is surrounded by apple orchards, and the traditional drink, sidra natural, is poured from a height by skilled escanciadores.