Split
Split
Split, Croatia, is a city where ancient history and modern vibrancy blend seamlessly, creating an alluring destination for travelers. At the heart of Split is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diocletian's Palace, a remarkably well-preserved Roman complex built by Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century AD. This sprawling palace complex, with its labyrinthine streets, ancient walls, and grand Peristyle courtyard, is not just a historical site but a bustling part of the city’s daily life.
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Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a wondrous location with mountainous landscapes and many natural attractions. It is most famous for its beautiful ancient temples. Popular activities include worshiping at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a Buddhist temple and important landmark of Chiang Mai people, shopping at Thapae Walking Street and the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden and Rajapruek Royal Park.
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St. Croix
St. Croix
It's the largest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, lying 40 miles south of St. Thomas and St. John. While its history is laced with tales of pirates and privateers, the island today maintains a slower, more quiet pace than its sisters to the north.
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Basel
Basel
Basel is the global center of the pharmaceutical industry, but most travelers visit for the world-famous ART Basel festival, as well as the numerous art galleries, iconic architecture and museums.
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Jodhpur
Jodhpur
Jodhpur, often called the "Blue City" of India, is located on the edge of the Thar Desert in the state of Rajasthan. The city is famous for the blue-painted houses in its old quarter, which create a striking contrast against the golden hue of the desert landscape.
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Florence

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Florence (Firenze) is a compact city, but densely packed with spectacular art and architecture everywhere you look. The city center itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Birthplace of the Renaissance as well as Italy's fashion industry, Florence is imbued with an air of history and sophistication. Visitors are sure to be enchanted with the Florentine way of life, from the sensational Tuscan cuisine to the Michelangelo masterpieces. Art and food lovers will find much to embrace here.

Looming over Florence is the Duomo, a red terracotta dome that is part of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Bellissima!

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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Often referred to as Florence Cathedral, this 15th-century basilica's red dome is immediately recognizable and visible throughout the city.
Ponte Vecchio
Shop for art, souvenirs and jewelry on this arched stone bridge over the Arno River.
Uffizi Gallery
Major art museum housing Renaissance masterpieces, and one of Florence's most visited attractions.
Galleria dell'Accademia
Something of a boutique art museum in comparison to the sprawling Uffizi, this is the home of Michelangelo's David sculpture.
Getting Around
The best way to navigate Florence is on foot! One can walk the city end-to-end, passing many of the most popular sites, in about a half hour. However, ATAF buses are also available.
Epiphany
A legal holiday on January 6 marking the arrival of the Three Kings in Bethlehem. The "Cavalcade of the Three Kings" parade happens downtown, with many participants wearing Renaissance costumes.
Scoppio del Carro
On Easter Sunday, the "explosion of the cart" takes place. A tradition dating back four centuries, this event features an ornate wagon towed through Florence and parked in front of the Florence Cathedral, where the fireworks attached to wagon are set off.
Festival of the Paper Lanterns (La Festa delle Rificolone)
On September 7 each year as part of the celebration of mother Maria's birthday, Florentines move in a procession through the city carrying candle-illuminated paper lanterns.