Situated at the foot of the western Pyrenees near the French border, Spain's Basque country comprises three provinces: Guipúzcoa and the popular beachfront capital of San Sebastian; Viscaya, where capital Bilbao houses the jaw-dropping Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum; and Alava, whose capital Vitoria teems with medieval architecture. Running with the bulls at Pamplona and drinking rioja from local wineries add to the region's exotic romanticism. Travel in early summer and autumn to avoid the crowds.

雖然很多旅客是為了海灘、藝術慶典與節慶而來到聖塞瓦斯蒂安 (San Sebastian-Donostia)，但是這裡對飲食亦非常講究。舊城區狹窄、彎曲的街道滿是酒吧與餐廳，而在現代化的城市裡，則盡是街邊咖啡館。這座城市的特色美食是海鮮。只是，請不要期待晚餐是從下午 6、7 點鐘開始，因為對西班牙來說，這實在太早了。要不然先來點西班牙小食，然後享受美酒佳餚，直到深夜。

海港城市熱納亞的歷史淵遠流長，可追溯至數世紀以前。它是意大利第六大城，擁有歐洲最大的古城區。加里波底大道 (Via Garibaldi) 舊名「新路」(Strada Nuova)，以多不勝數的巴洛克宮殿著稱，小街巷弄亦聞名遐邇。費拉里廣場 (Piazza de Ferrari) 是城內最重要的廣場，四周有總督府和卡羅菲力齊歌劇院 (Teatro Carlo Felice)，而哥倫布的出生地也在此處附近。不妨也順道參觀熱納亞水族館，這是歐洲最大的水族館，必定讓你大開眼界。

With miles of sandy coastline, it’s no surprise that Fuengirola is a major draw on Spain's Costa del Sol. But the resort town offers than just beaches—a Moorish castle, immersive bio-zoo, amusement parks, and retail zone provide entertainment for the whole family.

Russia’s warmest region, South Russia covers a large area roughly bordered by the steppes in the north, the Caucasus Mountains in the south, Ukraine and the Black Sea in the west, and Kazakhstan and the Caspian Sea in the east. Long the blend of many cultures, the region is home to many interesting cities (like Volgograd, Derbent, Rostov-On-Don and Elista), several resort towns (like Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana), gorgeous outdoor areas (like Teberdinsky Nature Reserve), and a few national parks.

The Atlantic coast of New Jersey, with its beaches and boardwalks, stretches from Sandy Hook in the north to Cape May in the south. Fresh ocean breezes fan 127 miles of sandy beaches. Drive between cities or catch a NJ Transit bus or Atlantic City jitney bus. Atlantic City packs people in to nightlife venues and casinos. Wildwood's boardwalk is well-trod. Asbury Park is once again popular, particularly with gays and lesbians. Cape May's restaurants and Victorian inns lure tourists to the historic town.

Featuring white-sand beaches, volcanic peaks, and protected parks, along with some of the most impressive dive spots in the world, Guadeloupe is an island hopper’s paradise. This French archipelago is one of the Caribbean's best-kept secrets, offering a more relaxed alternative to its better-known neighbours.