Southampton is the largest city and port on the south coast of England. Tour the historic byways of Old Town with its Medieval walls and Tudor architecture. Spend an hour or two meandering along the pathways of Royal Victoria Country Park, picturesquely set along the waterfront on the grounds of a former military hospital where Florence Nightingale once worked. Southampton's maritime past can be explored by strolling along the Town Quay with its marina and lively bars and restaurants. It was here that the Titanic departed on its fateful journey and where the Mayflower sailed for the New World.

Enjoy the scenic trip through the rolling French countryside to Paris and spend the day savoring it's gardens, museums and historic sites. Visit the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Take a boat ride along the Seine and a stroll along the Champs Elysee. Or visit historic Rouen or the battlefields of Normandy.

Tiny and historic, St Peter Port is Guernsey's capital and main port. Its steep cobbled streets, 800-year-old Castle Cornet, historic Town Church, and Candie Gardens overlooking the harbor make it feel like a slice of Europe. Hauteville House, Victor Hugo's home from 1856-70, is preserved as it was when he wrote Les Misérables. World-class dining and shopping round it out.

Cherbourg is one of France's great Channel ports and a cornerstone of French naval history. Sites include the Cité de la Mer, a spacious Art Deco Gare Maritime where ocean-liner passengers embarked and disembarked, including Titanic passengers; Tour Muséum Emmanuel Liais, in a picturesque public garden, with archaeology and ethnography displays including Ancient Egyptian works; and Musée Thomas Henry, with the prized collection of Henry, a Cherbourg native and leading Louvre art expert.

Wine lovers, this hidden gem will steal your heart and satisfy your palate. Located in Bordeaux's prestigious Médoc region, you will find some of the world's finest vineyards. Indulge in tastings and gourmet dining experiences, tour historic wine estates and bring home exceptional vintages. This charming port is perfect for gourmands.

Wine lovers, this hidden gem will steal your heart and satisfy your palate. Located in Bordeaux's prestigious Médoc region, you will find some of the world's finest vineyards. Indulge in tastings and gourmet dining experiences, tour historic wine estates and bring home exceptional vintages. This charming port is perfect for gourmands.

Gijon's beaches are beautiful, but the city also offers much for art lovers and history fans. Visit themed museums, including the Campo Valdés Roman Baths, one of northern Spain's most important Roman remains. See the aquarium or botanical gardens, or stroll Cimavilla, Gijon's oldest district. The city also has several shopping areas, including the Ecological and Crafts Market, with eco-friendly products.

La Coruna is a busy port on the Atlantic Ocean that provides a distribution point for agricultural goods from the region. It was the arrival of democracy in Spain after the death of Francisco Franco that caused a major growth in the city. The city is the site of the Roman Tower of Hercules, a lighthouse that has been in continuous operation for nearly 2,000 years. The city is also well-known for its characteristic glazed window balconies, called galerías.

This charming Spanish town is the gateway to the Galician capital of Santiago de Compostela. There, you can visit the famous cathedral, home to the relics of Saint James. The cathedral took more than 150 years to build and was finally completed in 1211. Four magnificent squares surround the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and are graced by fountains, framed by historic buildings and dotted with shops and boutiques. The entire Old Town of Santiago de Compostela is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explore historic Oporto and Vila Nova de Gaia, home to the port wine industry, or the scenic countryside with Guimaraes' medieval castle and Braga's Bom Jesus shrine and cathedral. Shop for filigree jewelry, azulejos, porcelain, leather goods, needlepoint carpets, and Madeiran lace. Try caldo verde, sheep's cheese, olives, smoked ham, fish, pork, and port wine.

Lisbon, said to have been founded by Ulysses as Olisipo, is one of Europe's most fascinating cities. A devastating 1755 earthquake destroyed much of it, and the Baixa was rebuilt in neo-classical style, now the city's heart. Overlooking the Tagus, the "City of Explorers" offers districts like Alfama, with Moorish lanes, and Bairro Alto, where you can hear Fado. Nearby are the palaces of Queluz and Sintra.