Venture through Civitavecchia, noted for its fine seafood and beautiful monuments. Then, travel to the Eternal City of Rome, with more than 2,500 years of history and ancient landmarks that will leave you with memories for a lifetime.

It’s a stone’s throw from Cinque Terre, Pisa, Genoa and Florence, but offers an abundance of its own charms to explore. Its glittering waterfront is an ideal starting point, while trattorias serving classic Ligurian cuisine fuel your explorations. A major naval hub for Italy’s military, La Spezia invites visitors to travel through its proud maritime heritage, from ancient Romans to modern innovations.

The Cote d'Azur has been blessed with superb natural beauty as it lies sandwiched between the coastal mountains and the sea. The Maritime Alps tumble down to the ocean, preventing cold northern winds from reaching the sun-drenched slope that stretches some 60 miles westward from the border with fairy-tale Monaco. Majestic cities like Nice, Monte Carlo and St-Tropez host pleasure boats, yachts and all the other trappings of glamorous lifestyles.

Asummer playground for celebrities, artists and writers vacationing here since the height of its popularity in the 1950s and 60s, St-Tropez’s famous beaches are still frequented by an international clientele who seek a lively night life and piece of the "St-Trop" allure. Magnificent yachts line the port, as owners vie to achieve titles the biggest, most luxurious or most enthusiastic crew.

Port-Vendres has been a thriving harbor town since the Greeks discovered its sheltered waters. Today, visitors will discover a beautiful Mediterranean destination, with fishing boats, yachts and cruise ships compatibly sharing space in the deep-water port and locals sharing coffee and croissant at the cafes. The natural beauty of this Mediterranean locale is on display all around, memorably discoverable with snorkeling and diving expeditions, a walk on a pebbly beach or bike ride in the hills.

Palma de Mallorca, rich in monuments of many ages, was founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. A magnificent rose-colored Gothic cathedral dominates the palm-fringed waterfront of its urban center. Mallorca, known as the "Island of Tranquility," is the largest and most developed of the Balearic group. Steep mountains, serene valleys and wide plains form its varied landscape. Visit the island's quaint villages and the monastery where George Sand and Frederic Chopin spent a winter.

Barcelona’s seaside beauty, sprawling beaches, eclectic architecture, world-class tapas and Tempranillo are all reasons to fall in love with the city of Gaudí. Indeed, the treasures here are many and diverse, captivating travelers and experts alike. In fact, nine important sites in the city, seven designed by the famed architect himself, have earned the acclaim of UNESCO.