Barcelona, Spain Barcelona, one of Spain's most cosmopolitan cities, is renowned for its intense vitality and sense of style. You'll realize just how sophisticated and hospitable this city is when you stroll a1bng Las Ramblas, the fashionable main thoroughfare. Among the great art treasures of Barcelona are the many works of Picasso and - on a much larger scale - the unique modernist creations of architect Antonio Gaudi.
Cannes, France
While most famous for the celebrity-packed Cannes Film Festival,this seaside
city is an international year-round center of culture. Naturally, you will want to
see the settings where so many famous films have been honored. But we
encourage you to marvel at the view from Mount Chevalie" shop in the
market and stroll along the waterfront of the old port where humble fishing
vessels sit beside million-dollar yachts. From here you can take excursions to
Monte Carlo and Nice.
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy Every visitor knows what he or she wants to see in Rome. The Vatican with its Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum with its lurid history and, of course, the Trevi Fountain where a tossed coin promises your return to The Eternal City, Enjoy a walking tour of its many historical landmarks and convivial sidewalk cafes. You will certainly appreciate the meaning of la dolce vita (the sweet life) when you visit Rome. Naples, Italy Naples, in southern Italy, is the country's third-most-populated city. You'll immediately feel the friendly spirit of this sunny metropolis as you enjoy its historic sights, fabulous shopping galleria, irresistible cuisine and ideal setting on the Bay of Naples, Not far from the city are Mount Vesuvius, the Amalfl Coast and the romantic Isle of Capri with its famous Blue Grotto,
Livorno (Florence), Italy From this port there are excursions to two of Italy's most historic cities, In Florence - the cradle of the Renaissance - you'll be astonished by magnificent frescoes, historic churches and the most famous Florentine art treasure of all: Michelangelo's statue of David Pisa, while renowned for its famous Leaning Tower, also boasts a wealth of masterpieces and its own unique history. Messina, Sicily This historic seaport on the Strait of Messina has a colorful past including being conquered by the Arabs in the 9th century AD, and leading an insurrection against the Bourbons in the late 1700s, You'll find it a charming stop on your itinerary as you visit its historical settings and see world-famous Caravaggios at its museum, Messina is also the gateway to Taormina where you can see views of the snowcapped Mount Etna
Dubrovnik, Croatia
This magnificent walled city on the blue Adriatic is a wonder of
baroque architecture. As a centuries-old trading center, it once
rivaled Venice and today reflects its amazing history with its many
monuments and museums. You'll find it exhilarating to explore
Old Town and stand high on the city's famous wall, but don't miss
such modern pleasures as the nearby beaches.
Venice, Italy
No city in the world is as dazzlingly different as Venice, a seaport built on
more than 100 islands, In this magnificent Renaissance realm of canals,
bridges and merchants on the Adriatic, gondoliers stand up to row, and
even the buses are boats, You'll never forget the thrill of your first magical
moments in St. Mark's Square or being part of the aquatic parade that
never ends along the Grand Canal.