This floating city is packed with churches,palaces and art. Although overcrowded and maddening,it’s impossible not to fall under Venice’s spell.
Don’t miss one of Europe’s most attractive old towns,which has a lively,lived-in atmosphere thanks to its university and manufacturing credentials.
The fortified,peninsular town of Cadiz,ancient but still energetic,is one of the highlights of Andalusia. Don’t miss this local,under-the-radar charmer.
Bordeaux is a lively,graceful city with more heritage-listed buildings than anywhere else in France except Paris – and famous vineyards nearby.
Single,or partner not keen on a cruise? The good news is many lines are making it easier,cheaper and more appealing to sail alone.
Use these insider hacks so you don’t waste time and money on outings in port.
Montenegro’s most-visited port is an appealing,fortified,mini-Dubrovnik,but your biggest treat might be what you see before you get there.
A voyage on Viking Mississippi is worthy of a place on avid cruisers’ must-do lists – this journey was an immersive deep-dive into small-town America.
This mid-sized port gets overlooked thanks to neighbours Kyoto,Nara and Osaka but is one of Japan’s most energetic and attractive urban destinations.
These historical trade arteries connect cities and castles,palaces and pagodas and they provide easy transport routes through gorges and across deserts.