A vibrant coastal quay with enough shops and entertainment to feel like its own village. Modern and lively, this waterfront town offers restaurants, heritage charm, bars and cinemas, plus easy access to the South of England. From here, visit Stonehenge, Windsor, the Bombay Sapphire distillery, or London for British culture-then enjoy tea, traditions, cockney accents and England's green and pleasant lands.

Experience UNESCO-praised Bruges: tree-lined canals, cobbled streets, and the secrets behind its world-famous chocolate. Enjoy beer tasting and blending, explore the medieval old town with its cathedrals, gabled facades, and Art Deco taverns, then head into the countryside for canal rides and shopping for comics, lace, and more chocolate. Finish with a classic Belgian waffle and the city's sustainable charm.

Known as the "heart of the fjords," Bergen sits between seven mountains and near Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord. Take the Fløibanen funicular to Fløyen for panoramic views, hike or bike to Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit Troldhaugen for piano recitals honoring Edvard Grieg. You can also raft, crab, kayak, or visit a local farm. End at the historic fish market with Bergen fish soup, fish cakes, and persetorsk.

Between towering mountains lie narrow valleys, a mile-deep fjord, and the village of Flåm. Visit Borgund Stave Church museum or ride the Flåmsbana, famed as the world's most beautiful rail journey, past waterfalls, fjords, and remote farms. Fish, cycle, or take a RIB safari through UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, visit Stegastein, or enjoy local brewery specialties.

Norway's wild coast blends granite peaks, waterfalls, silent fjords, and beaches. Nature is the main attraction, with surfing, kayaking, and horse riding. Hike Europe's highest cliff, ride the Sky Lift up Mount Hoven, visit Sagastad Viking Center, and see Europe's deepest lake. Sail through epic fjords and explore Briksdal Glacier on a scenic drive through landlocked landscapes and dramatic coastal views.

Rosendal lies in a green inlet on Hardangerfjord, ringed by Western Norway's peaks. Named for the 17th-century rose gardens of Baron Rosendal, home to Scandinavia's smallest castle, it is the gateway to Folgefonna National Park, where ancient glaciers meet alpine lakes. Paddle among icebergs, dogsled into the Arctic wild, or hike with crampons through ice caves and crevices in some of Norway's most stunning scenery.

Explore one of the world's happiest, most vibrant capitals. Mix with friendly Danes and diverse culture; see Gefion Fountain, the Little Mermaid, the Old Citadel, Amalienborg Palace's Rococo buildings, medieval history, fishing villages, sustainable living, and Danish pastries. Cycle across town to Nørrebro, Christiansborg Palace, and the waterfront home of Hans Christian Andersen. Genuine, vibrant, welcoming.