Europe & Mediterranean
Cruise the Greek islands. Explore Mediterranean coastlines. Plan the perfect European sightseeing itinerary. From the whitewashed architecture of Santorini, Greece to the historic castles of Wales and Ireland, these are our picks for the best things to do on your Europe or Mediterranean island vacation, plus the most authentic places to stay.
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Where to Go
Just over 100 miles off the coast of mainland Italy, Sardinia is an island of sharp contrasts. Here is how to make the most of your time exploring …
Croatia’s Hvar Island is rising in popularity each year, and now the five-star Palace Elisabeth offers travelers the ultimate in luxury.
Greece
If island hopping is your passion — you love exploring Instagram-worthy villages and trying authentic local cuisine rather than sunbathing at a resort for an entire week — the Greek Islands are ideal.
Italy's Amalfi Coast
Candy-colored umbrellas and matching chairs of the “stabilimento balneare” (beach clubs) stand in tight, neat lines beside the azure sea. Colorful houses and terraced gardens cling to an almost-vertical hillside. Vespas and tiny Fiats zip along the boulevard in front of cafés that serve heaping platters of “fritto misto.”
