Weimar, located in the heart of Germany’s Thuringia region, is a city renowned for its cultural heritage, classical architecture, and pivotal role in European history.

Catalina Island, located just 1.5 miles off the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, is a serene tropical escape known for its pristine beaches and vibrant coral reefs.

ABERDEEN -- Scotland's third-largest city (pop. 187,000) is characterized by buildings of beautiful white granite. Set beside the North Sea, Aberdeen is both a university town and the capital of the Scottish oil boom. It is also one of Scotland's largest seaside resorts (though its appeal is confined to those who like their water well-chilled).

At the very heart of Denmark lies Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen and Denmark's third-largest city - the fairy-tale capital of Funen, home to 200,000 people and with a history stretching back over 1000 years.

The Old Canary Country is the island with the longest coast line, offering wide plains, gentle valleys, and huge beaches. Some of its beaches compare with the best in the world.