Choose a destination within Europe

When to go

Early spring and fall are ideal for temperate weather, smaller crowds, and reasonable travel deals on airfare and hotel.

Must see

• Rome: The Vatican, the Colosseum, The Spanish Steps
  
• Florence: The Duomo and the shops of Ponte Vecchio
  
• Northern Italy: The countryside, vineyards, and farmlands of Tuscany
  

Tips

• In Rome, be sure to check the hours of museums, cathedrals, and historic sites.
  
• Plan a late dinner at a small café and enjoy an authentic Italian experience.
  
• Eat and shop! Don't miss the amazing cuisine, and great deals on couture clothing.
  

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Hotel Arts Barcelona

Location: Barcelona, Spain & Canary Islands

Beachfront building: Towering over Port Olimpic, this 44-story luxury hotel lies steps from Las Ramblas promenade and the Liceu Opera House, and two km (one mile) from Gaudí’s Sagrada Família church.
Rates from: 298.20 | Book Hotel | Book With Air | Read more

Kempinski Hotel Bristol Berlin

Location: Berlin, Germany

Shops, park nearby: Located on the Ku'damm shopping strip, the hotel is within a half-kilometer (a quarter-mile) of the Tiergarten and a U-bahn station, providing links to the rest of Berlin.
Rates from: 103.77 | Book Hotel | Book With Air | Read more

Louis C. Jacob Hotel

Location: Hamburg, Germany

High above the Elbe River and close to the city center, the hotel was built in 1791 as a guesthouse.
Rates from: 169.38 | Book Hotel | Book With Air | Read more

The Great Eastern Hotel

Location: London, England

Near train station: In the shadow of Liverpool Street Station and The City financial district, this red brick hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Tower of London and the River Thames.
Rates from: 266.41 | Book Hotel | Book With Air | Read more

Normandy Barriere

Location: Deauville, France

Close to shops: Reminiscent of an Anglo-Norman manor, this striking hotel overlooks the sea and is adjacent to a casino and just a five-minute walk from the beach and designer shopping.
Rates from: 203.97 | Book Hotel | Book With Air | Read more