Barcelona blends vibrant energy with Catalan tradition: explore the Gothic Quarter and Gaudí's architecture, enjoy tapas and cava in plazas and cafés, relax at the beach, shop along Passeig de Gràcia, and end the night in bohemian bars on La Rambla. A stylish city full of character.

Discover Menorca, a small UNESCO-listed island known for its cheese, wine and gin. Its laidback, lemon-scented charm blends Georgian architecture, Spain's oldest opera house, history, art and a monastery museum. By turquoise shores, visit the Royal Naval hospital, shop for famed shoes, hike butterfly-lined coastal paths and enjoy tapas in harbour tavernas. Celebrated yet discreet, it's a stylish place to go and not be seen.

Watch the sun set from Alghero's monumental towers and ancient walls. Explore the Coral Coast around Capo Caccia, with rays, wrecks, and Neptune's Grotto between limestone cliffs and pebbly beaches. Don't miss Bosa, Sardinia's "maiden," or Sassari's churches and museums. Pair local wines with lobster alla Catalana, fresh from the sea.

Step into the sultry sophistication of the French Riviera, where Bardot glamour, Mediterranean sun, movie stars, superyachts, and chic cocktail bars define the scene. Then slip beyond the jet set to breathtaking landscapes, verdant hillsides, and the finest fresh local produce. After all the decadence and glamour of the Côte d'Azur, the journey continues to somewhere a little calmer.

Cannes pairs yacht-studded Riviera glamour with palm trees, a swish marina, casinos, boutiques, cinematic heritage, and supermodels. Wander Le Suquet's narrow medieval streets, shop La Croisette, dine in Michelin-starred restaurants, and relax in beach clubs with glittering sea views. For quiet, ferry to Saint-Honorat's leafy island and 500-year-old monastery. Nearby, Monaco and St Tropez beckon. Cannes is seaside glamour at its most French.

Set between Cinque Terre, Pisa, Florence, and Portovenere, La Spezia is a perfect base to explore Liguria. Enjoy local cuisine in cosy trattorias, discover its naval history, visit UNESCO gems like Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, see Pisa's Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli, or take a boat to Portovenere and Doria Castle.

Rome is more than ancient architecture: it offers hidden gems, fashion, street art, Vespa rides to the Appian Way, and coins tossed into fountains. Visit the Vatican's Sistine Chapel and private quarters by appointment, plus the Colosseum, Caravaggio churches, the Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon. Make pasta, hunt truffles, enjoy gelato and coffee, or unwind in a 3,000-year-old pool. In Rome, old and new blend so you can indulge in it all.