Set in a wide alpine valley beneath the north face of the Eiger, Grindelwald has long been a place where mountain life and mountaineering history intersect. The village grew from a farming settlement into one of Switzerland’s earliest alpine tourism hubs in the 19th century, when climbers, writers, and scientists arrived to study—and attempt—the surrounding peaks.
Sonoma is a year-round haven that combines in one location everything you could desire in a memorable travel experience - the finest wine, dining, lodging, and spas, a flourishing arts community, interesting history and the bounty of Northern California's great outdoors.
Monterey, California, is a coastal gem with a rich maritime history and stunning natural beauty. Located on the rugged Pacific coastline, this charming city is renowned for its world-class aquarium, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which offers visitors a chance to explore the vibrant marine life of the region. Monterey's historic Cannery Row, once the center of the sardine-packing industry, has been transformed into a lively waterfront area brimming with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
Les Andelys, a picturesque town on the banks of the Seine in Normandy, France, is best known for its dramatic setting beneath the ruins of Château Gaillard. This medieval fortress, built in the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart, stands high on a chalk cliff overlooking the river, a reminder of the region’s turbulent past during the wars between England and France.
Often called the Eternal City, Rome stands alone as Italy's most visited destination. The third most populated city in the European Union, Rome boasts ancient sites, yet has a modern flair — an exhilarating mix of the Old World and the new.
An island of international renown, Hydra is one of the first islands to have been discovered by tourism and, due to the short distance from Athens, has for years hosted a large number of tourists.
Filled with life in summer, with intense movement in its harbors, its traditional architecture and its donkeys, the only form of transport permitted, Hydra is one of the most picturesque Greek islands.
Its steep coasts, the clean sea, the beautiful sandy beaches and its bare landscape combine to form the picture of an island where holidays take on a particular color.