A blend of the traditional and modernity makes Barcelona one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. With approximately 1.62 million inhabitants, Barcelona is also the second-largest city in the country. Among the attractions are the Nou Camp, Sagrada Família, Park Guell and the beautiful Las Ramblas promenade. In addition to the many cafés, tapas bars are found all around the city and provide a culinary highlight.

St. Tropez, France, is istuated on the Côte d'Azur. The former fishing village has become a popular holiday destination for the rich and famous and is where high society keep their yachts.

Monte Carlo is a city of the rich and famous, but also offers numerous attractions for regualr tourists. The Duke's palace high above the city, the casino and the Botanical Gardens are just a few of the highlights. AS Monaco is one of the most successful football clubs in the French League and a Formula 1 race takes place each year around the streets of the tiny nation.

Ajaccio, Corsica's capital, exudes Mediterranean, like most the towns along the Cote d'Azur. One of the attractions of the city's Musée Fesch, which houses a large collection of Italian paintings from the 14th to 18th Century and the cathedral Notre Dame de la Misericorde. Visitors enjoy varying landscapes, with rugged canyons on rushing rivers,great lakes and stunning cliffs.

Porto Cervo is on the Costa Smeralda in Sardinia and is a popular holiday destination of the rich and famous. The town has a marina and many fine restaurants and beautiful white beaches.

Livorno is situated on the Western coast of Tuscany, and is a major Italian port. In spite of the large-scale destruction during the second World War II, the city still has many historic buildings, most of which can be explored with guided tours. The Fortezza Vechia is an example of these historic forts and climbing to the top of the Mástio di Matilde will provide you with a great view of the city and port. The Terrazza Mascagni is a wide promenade on the waterfront and is ideal for taking a stroll and enjoying the views as the sun goes down on the Ligurian Sea.

Civitavecchia is located in the province of Rome and is a gateway to the city. Rome is Italy's largest city, and is bursting with Italian history and culture. The Old Town, St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican City are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. In the 'Eternal City' there is so much to discover, such as many theater performances to enjoy and museums with fascinating exhibits. A highlight of Rome is the food available, with the huge number of bars, restaurants and cafes sure to satisfy. Highlights of Civitavecchia Visit the historic Colosseum, Pantheon and Roman Forum Enjoy typical Roman cuisine in an Italian cafe or restaurant See the many beautiful squares and fountains in the city

Unique scenery awaits you on the Sorrentine Peninsula; hills interspersed with valleys and high mountains. A wonderful fragrance hangs around the island, from the orange, lemon and olive trees and vines that are planted around the region. On the Sorrentine Peninsula, you will find plenty of old towns with old monasteries and churches.

Messina is situated at the northernmost tip of Sicily and the regional government headquarters are located here. Messina has some of the finest palaces in Italy and the Cathedral of Messina is a must-see for visitors.