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Scotland’s capital is filled with attractive landmarks, parks and gardens, and hosts cultural festivals that draw millions of visitors each year.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

South of Naples is an area of great beauty and a stunning coastal route that winds its way past lemon groves, vineyards and cliff top villages.

People-watch in this historic square while you enjoy a coffee and pastry in the café where the city’s literati once gathered.

Spend time admiring the fountains, bridges and painted ceramic tiles in Seville’s most impressive plaza, then sample tapas in restaurants surrounding the square.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Pursue a range of outdoor activities during the summer and winter and visit centuries-old chapels in a picturesque Swiss valley.

Gaze up at the otherworldly northern lights from the icy northern reaches of Europe in this sophisticated and picturesque nation.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

Make time to visit, even if you don’t catch a train. The ornately decorated station has high ceilings and marble sculptures, and houses shops and restaurants.

Land of legends, medieval castles and Guinness beer, this wonderfully green island is known for its wild beauty, rich culture and chatty locals.

This pretty southern Italian oceanfront town is famous for its ancient Roman buildings, gorgeous scenery and slow pace of life.

From an afternoon picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens to a night at the opera, France’s romantic capital offers both simple pleasures and extravagant splurges.

Nothing says Paris like this landmark of iron latticework emblematic of the City of Light. 

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

Discover ancient cities, charming coastal towns and diverse landscapes in this boot-shaped Mediterranean nation, famed for its cultural riches and rustic cuisine.

Watch concerts, shop for fresh produce, investigate Roman ruins and enjoy fantastic views of the city at one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

Make time to visit, even if you don’t catch a train. The ornately decorated station has high ceilings and marble sculptures, and houses shops and restaurants.

With classical architecture, unbeatable pizza and round-the-clock vibrancy, Naples remains one of Italy’s most exciting cities to visit.

An imposing monument at the center of a busy traffic intersection, the archway rises majestically above the city, with coveted city views.

Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.