Hvar is a resort town and island off the coast of Croatia. A tourist destination with spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea, Hvar is popular for its beaches and is a favorite port for yacht cruises.
This 2,000-year-old city, where the Teutonic Order founded one of its first commanderies in the 13th century, lies on the convergence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers.
Austria is located just east of Switzerland; northeast of Italy. The foremost attraction is skiing or hiking the Alps--equally breathtaking whether you're among its glorious peaks or at ground level. Visit the capital of Vienna, with its original coffee houses and the opera; or take a country drive and visit its charming villages.
Off the coast of Ecuador, the iconic and biodiverse Galápagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin’s nineteenth-century research expeditions on HMS Beagle, beckon you. This glittering archipelago, surrounded by vivid turquoise waves, abounds with stunning beaches and spectacular wildlife, perfect for the adventurous traveler.
Slovenia is a republic in southeastern Europe. Ljubljana is the capital and largest city. Slovenia is mountainous and has heavily forested regions. The highest point in the country, Mount Triglav. The Mura, Drava, and Sava rivers flow through the forested northeastern region of the republic. Towns along the coastline on the Adriatic Sea enjoy a warm Mediterranean climate, while the mountainous region has harsh winters and rainy summers. The plateaus, where Ljubljana is located, have a moderate continental climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters.