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Austria

Bordered by Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland, Austria showcases a host of different influences. Read More

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Austria: Burgenland

With miles of biking, walking and riding trails, scores of wineries and plenty of world-class musical performances, Burgenland provides activities ranging from athletic to cultural. Read More

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Austria: Lech

Lech is ideal for young families: safe and picturesque, with the efficient, friendly Austrians running the show. Read More

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Austria: Salzburg

Salzburg sits like a baroque jewel on the banks of the river Salzach, at the northern boundary of the Alps. Read More

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Austria: Vienna

The Austrian capital is buzzing with chic hotels, cutting-edge restaurants and a vibrant design and fashion scene. How to experience the best of old and new. Read More

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Croatia

The Balkan country has a rich and turbulent history and a spectacular coastline that's been dubbed the next Riviera. Read More

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Czech Republic: Prague

The only other city in Europe that comes close to being as perfectly beautiful as Prague is Venice. Now, its extraordinary architecture has been restored after decades of neglect and... Read More

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Denmark: Copenhagen

Long a bastion of understated cool, the Danish capital is abuzz with a ground-breaking new concert hall and a special new boutique hotel. Read More

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England: Cotswolds

There are few more beautiful places in Britain than the Cotswolds, the bucolic region dotted with sleepy villages and bustling market towns. Read More

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England: London

London is nudging past New York as the world’s financial capital and the ripple effects are being felt all over town. From Russian oligarchs to freshly-minted hedge fund traders, a... Read More

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France: Belle-Île

Beautiful and not overrun with tourists, this island off the coast of Brittany, may well be one of France's best-kept secrets. Read More

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France: Cannes

Sun-soaked Cannes is the original playground for the Hollywood jet-set but in recent years has begun to foster a new modernity. Read More

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France: Corsica

A French island with Italian flair, Corsica beguiles with dazzling light, mesmerizing landscapes and privileged serenity and privacy. Read More

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France: Courchevel

As part of the Trois Vallées, Courchevel in the French Alps has access to one of the world's largest linked ski resorts with some 375 miles of groomed slopes and... Read More

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France: French Riviera

The South of France most storied region was one of the world's first summer resort areas thanks to its gorgeous seaside setting. Read More

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France: Iles d’Hyères

The French islands of Porquerolles and Port-Cros offer breathtaking cliffs, shimmering turquoise coves and fine beaches. Read More

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France: Megève

The famous French ski resort, in the Haute-Savoie region, is considered one of the world’s most beautiful winter destinations. Read More

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France: Paris

With major European cities looking more and more alike, Paris stands gloriously apart. Read More

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France: Provence

Read about romantic hotels and restaurants in the South of France's most scenic region. Read More

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France: St.-Tropez

The seaside town continues to cast a powerful spell, and while its modern reputation as a jet-setter’s paradise may be well deserved, the natural beauty and simple lifestyle are still... Read More

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Germany: Berlin

Berlin is one of Europe's most fascinating, stimulating and underrated capitals. Read More

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Germany: Munich

The Bavarian metropolis sits in a choice location at the foot of the Alps and enchants with its cultural and culinary offerings. Read More

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Greece

Insider picks from Athens and the best island, including Mykonos, Santorini and lesser-known Paros. Read More

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Greece: Athens

In the Greek capital, ancient history informs the tastes, sounds and experiences of modern life. Read More

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Greece: Corfu

This Ionian island has been famous since the days of Homer. Read More

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Greece: Crete

Greece’s largest island offers a mix of glamorous hotels, beautiful beaches and historic ruins. Read More

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Greece: Mykonos

Put on the map by Aristotle and Jackie Onassis, this island offers a few gorgeous hotels, chic restaurants and a buzzing scene. Read More

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Greece: Paros

Paros is known as the “Nantucket” of Greece thanks to its perfect mix of luxurious and rustic. Read More

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Greece: Santorini

For hopeless romantics, the island of Santorini offers black-sand beaches and a crater that transforms sunsets into wild-hued spectacles. Read More

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Hungary: Budapest

The eastern European city has beautifully come into its own. Read More

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Iceland

The rugged island is an adventure traveler's dream destination. Read More

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Italy: Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is a place where land, sea and sky strike a note of such otherworldly perfection that the region is best approached by boat in order to take... Read More

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Italy: Capri

Despite its jet set status, Capri is also an ethereal, soulful island, especially its stunning, fragrant landscapes. Read More

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Italy: Dolomites

A hiker's paradise, the Italian Dolomites offers glorious landscapes and charming, authentic hotels and restaurants. Read More

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Italy: Florence

Firenze, famously dubbed the “city of stone" by writer Mary McCarthy, regards itself as a living museum. And considering it has counted among its residents the likes of Michelangelo, Raphael,... Read More

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Italy: Lake Como

Italy's third-biggest lake is the center of a region that's both natural and civilized, decadent and low-key, enormous and intimate. Read More

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Italy: Milan

Star couturiers and luxury boutiques have transformed Milan into Italy’s most chic, modern metropolis, one brimming with attitude. Read More

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Italy: Rome

“Rome is a city that’s growing,” declared its last mayor, “and doesn’t fear what is new”—even if most visitors come to see its ancient treasures. Read More

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Italy: Sardinia

Writer D. H. Lawrence once described Sardinia as “lost between Europe and Africa and belonging to nowhere.” Read More

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Italy: Sicily

The largest island in the Mediterranean has incredible historic sites, passionate locals and a food scene to impress any gourmet. Read More

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Italy: Tuscany

Italy's most fabled region abounds with stunning countryside, vineyards and old-world European towns. Read More

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Italy: Venice

Reporting on cities that have been attracting tourists for hundreds of years is both a privilege and a challenge. Read More

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Monaco

Long considered a tax haven for an international crowd of wealthy expats, the principality is quickly outgrowing that worn cliché. Read More

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Montenegro

With close to 300 kilometers on the Adriatic Sea and spectacular mountains rising behind the coastline, Montenegro has long been a favorite resort area. Read More

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Portugal

A round-up of three authentic hideaways in the Portuguese countryside. Read More

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Russia

Russia has been one of the West’s most influential empires for centuries; the time to visit is now. Read More

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Russia: St. Petersburg

Dostoyevsky called St. Petersburg “the most abstract and intentional city on earth.” Read More

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Scotland: Edinburgh

Modern-day Edinburgh, still a hotbed of literary and scientific ingenuity, lives up to its Enlightenment-era reputation as the "Athens of the North." Read More

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Scotland: Highlands

Family vacation can be equal parts learning and leisure when taken in destinations like Scotland, a place as abounding in ancient culture as in genteel outdoor pursuits. Read More

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Spain

From the untamed beauty of the southern coast to the buzz of Barcelona and Madrid, Spain offers a colorful panorama of refined city life and unspoiled countryside. Read More

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Spain: Barcelona

Where else can you find thirteen Michelin-starred restaurants, nine World Heritage sites and miles of beaches in one European city? Read More

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Spain: Basque Country

The Basque Country is synonymous with good eating, and San Sebastian now boasts a higher density of Michelin stars than Paris. Read More

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Spain: Ibiza

There’s something mysterious and irresistible about the Spanish island of Ibiza. Read More

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Spain: Madrid

The Spanish capital is buzzing with revamped hotels, authentic restaurants and a vibrant art scene. Read More

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Spain: Mallorca

The summer enclave of choice for the Spanish royal family and others who enjoy private dinners and rustic sophistication. Read More

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Sweden: Stockholm

Three days is just enough time to relish the best of the city. Read More

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Switzerland: Gstaad

With easy access to ski trails, glamorous restaurants and charming Swiss villages, Gstaad makes a fabulous destination in all seasons. Read More

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Switzerland: St. Moritz

St Moritz has come roaring back. For an update on the legendary Swiss ski resort, check back soon. Read More

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Switzerland: Verbier

Verbier is for passionate advanced skiers, as well as for families and groups of friends who want to hole up in some of Switzerland’s best private chalets Read More

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Switzerland: Zermatt

Accessible by train and a handful of electric taxis only, the quaint town of Zermatt is a fabulous base for hiking in the scenic Matterhorn region. Read More

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Switzerland: Zurich

The largest city in Switzerland has been ranked as having the highest quality of life in the world. Read More

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The Netherlands: Amsterdam

The Dutch capital is the kind of city where you'll have the most fun blending into the local scene, by exploring on foot, bike and boat. Read More

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The Netherlands: Maastricht

One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, Maastricht has more to offer than the annual, world-renowned Tefaf Art Fair. Read More

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Turkey: Bodrum

Hip Bodrum has been dubbed the "new St.-Tropez." Read More

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Turkey: Cappadocia

Imagine a Grand Canyonesque landscape with clusters of wild, wind-sculpted rock spires and networks of mountain caves that have been converted into churches, homes and hotels, and you begin to... Read More

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Turkey: Istanbul

Places with a history of overlapping cultures tend to be especially rich destinations—and perhaps, none more so than Istanbul. Read More

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Turkey: Turkish Riviera

Like the French Riviera, Turkey’s southwester coast was “discovered” by artists and also transformed by them. Read More

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