Taormina, with its hilltop location above the Ionian Sea, is easily one of Italy's most beautiful places. As it's packed with people in the summertime, recommended months to visit include April and September.

Juneau's majestic sprawl and abundance of nature set it apart from most capital cities in America. Tourists arrive via air or water, many coming in on cruise ships.

Alghero, located on the northwest coast of Sardinia, Italy, is a seaside city that blends history, culture, and natural beauty. Known as “Little Barcelona” due to its Catalan influence, Alghero’s old town is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and medieval walls overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can explore landmarks like the imposing Torre del Portal, a medieval tower that is a testament to the city’s rich heritage.

Mont-Saint-Michel rises from tidal flats along the Normandy coast, its abbey and village shaped by centuries of pilgrimage, defense, and isolation.

The commercial and cultural center for the Ruhr region on the Rhine River, Duseldorff is also the site of the Felderhof Cave where Neanderthal man was found in 1856.