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The diamond capital of the world is both historically rich and refreshingly modern, with 16th-century architecture and a thriving avant-garde arts scene.

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

Blessed with more than 100 beaches and buzzing with youthful vitality, when it comes to the good life it’s hard to beat the Harbour City.

Admire the outstanding and innovative architecture of this beautiful building and then venture inside for art exhibitions, movies and theatrical performances.

This pretty southern Italian oceanfront town is famous for its ancient Roman buildings, gorgeous scenery and slow pace of life.

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

Visit the small city-state which has rich cultural attractions, grand buildings, vast shopping malls and delicious street food.

With gorgeous countryside, cultural cities and charming villages along its shores, the largest lake in Switzerland and France is a vacationer’s dream.

Experience fascinating ruins, bustling cities, magnificent landscapes, wild rivers and the Amazon jungle in the birthplace of the Inca Empire.

Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.

Admire the greatest works of Michelangelo and da Vinci, see the center of Catholicism and pose with the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this Mediterranean peninsula.

Visit a pioneering research facility to see the huge apparatus that is helping scientists look back to the dawn of time.

Classic architecture, a rich history, traditional pizza and underground caves make this Italian city a fascinating destination.

With gorgeous countryside, cultural cities and charming villages along its shores, the largest lake in Switzerland and France is a vacationer’s dream.

An imposing monument at the center of a busy traffic intersection, the archway rises majestically above the city, with coveted city views.

Once the capital of the Inca Empire, this historic city is the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and one of the most important sites in indigenous Peruvian culture.

The diamond capital of the world is both historically rich and refreshingly modern, with 16th-century architecture and a thriving avant-garde arts scene.

Watch concerts, shop for fresh produce, investigate Roman ruins and enjoy fantastic views of the city at one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

Venture inside a mountain to be captivated by the fascinating sights and sounds of 10 glacial waterfalls. See how the water has created unusual rock formations.

Celebrate your honeymoon, observe one of the world’s natural wonders or pursue history, wine and outdoor sports interests.

Come to the wine capital of South America to sample fine malbecs, study Argentine culture and enjoy breathtaking scenery.

Visit the main sights of Buenos Aires and Córdoba and explore the low prairies full of intriguing flora and fauna.