Visit the galleries and museums of Florence, and eat gelato along the Ponte Vecchio overlooking the Arno River. Take a gondola ride through Venetian canals, trek the ancient remains of Pompeii, and sip your way through a Tuscan vineyard tour.

A sense of the old country prevails in the historic center of this gritty Italian city. Visit its churches, palaces and museums, and then be sure to eat!

Travel to Tuscany’s capital city, Florence, also known as the birthplace of the Renaissance. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and culture. Take a tour of the Duomo, climb to the top of the Campanile, go shopping along Ponte Vecchio and see Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture, the statue of David, at the Galleria dell’ Academia.

Take a deep breath as you admire the famed Acropolis and Parthenon, wander through the ancient agorá, or marketplace, and then catch contemporary fever in the glittering shops of Ermou Street. Watch the sunset from a taverna, or restaurant, in Plaka, before raising your glass at one of Kolonaki's sexy bars. 

Contemporary German culture encompasses one of the world's hottest — and grittiest — arts scenes; inventive, Michelin-starred cuisine; highbrow museums; and sexy nightclubs. While here, embrace the old world in the enchanting Gothic architecture and Bavarian castles.

Plan a tour to see the northern lights, the waterfalls and geysers, as well as Thingvellir National Park, set on the shore of its largest natural lake. Take a boat trip through the dramatic fjords and glaciers, swim in the Blue Lagoon, and experience the food of Reykjavik.

Dublin will charm you. Visiting sites such as the National Museum, St. Stephen’s Green or Dublin Castle. Before enjoying a night of shows at the Abbey Theatre or Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, hit the shops and marketplaces of trendy Temple Bar or stroll the River Liffey. Tip a pint of Guinness in a traditional pub where live fiddle music fills the air.

Dublin serves as a perfect start to a luck-filled Irish adventure. Sleep easy, because there are plenty of places to stay in Ireland, varying from quaint B&B’s to historic castles. Find a few good travel guides and count yourself lucky – the hardest decision you’ll face in Ireland is where to travel next.