Madeira's capital is a gracious city which along with nearly half of the island's population also offers charming historic architecture and landmarks, as well as excellent dining, lodging, entertainment - and wineries, to boot.
One of the many allures of this region of Spain's green north is some absolutely marvelous eating, thanks to both Cantabria's culinary traditions and innovations, all underpinned by fresh, top-quality ingredients.
Cantabria has more than 200 kilometres (124 miles) of rugged, lovely coast is lined with more that 90 beaches and also offers a plethora of wonderful inland drives as well as the exciting capital city of Santander.
For first-time visitors to one of Europe's most exciting and vibrant cities, there are a half dozen iconic sights/experiences that shoud be on your bucket list.
Hungary is a veritable winter wonderland, whether it’s ice-skating in fairytale castle grounds; browsing luminescent Christmas markets; warming your hands and mouth with roasted chestnuts and mulled wine; or bathing in a historic thermal spa.
Especially if you're a foodie, part of the joy of travelling is indulging in the authentic cuisine of every place you visit - plus eating opens windows into the local culture in the tastiest of ways.
This vibrant metropolis of more than 1.7 million features waterfront landmarks, culinary delights, and an eclectic music scene to suit all lyrical sensibilities.