Located in the southwestern part of Switzerland, in its French-speaking part between Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, the Canton of Vaud is a vacation destination where life is good. Easily accessible thanks to the proximity of Geneva international airport and an exceptionally dense public transport network, the region offers all the necessary infrastructures, from five-star palaces to charming guest rooms. The diversity of its landscapes, from the peaks of the Alps, to the lakeside towns of Lausanne and Montreux, to the wide open spaces of the Jura and the authentic charm of the countryside, concentrates all the facets of Switzerland in one territory. The beautiful towns and villages, such as Lausanne, Montreux, Nyon, Morges and Yverdon-les-Bains, are steeped in centuries of history and rich in captivating culture. This region has influenced and inspired artists over the years, from Lord Byron and Audrey Hepburn to Charlie Chaplin and Freddie Mercury. But the region is best known for its art of living. Local or internationally renowned events, outdoor sports activities, regional know-how, typical and high level gastronomy, excellent wines, living traditions, cultural offer... are all elements that seduce visitors.
Discover the best top things to do in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan including Himeji Castle, Koko-en, Kinosaki Onsen, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, Kobe Harborland.
Discover the best top things to do in Silves, Portugal including Bulldog Buggies, Country Riding Centre, Mr Frutas, Municipio de Silves, Feira Medieval de Silves, Castelo de Silves, Museu Municipal de Arqueologia, Armacao de Pera Beach, Barragem do Arade.
The Province of Avellino (Italian: Provincia di Avellino) is a province in the Campania region of Southern Italy. The area is characterized by numerous small towns and villages scattered across the province; only two towns have a population over 20,000: its capital city Avellino and Ariano Irpino.
Nocera Inferiore is a city and comune in Campania, Italy, in the province of Salerno, at the foot of Monte Albino, 20 km east-south-east of Naples by rail.
The unique and intricate work of the Palacio Episcopal de Astorga by modernist architect Antoni Gaudi is a must see in Astorga. Along the Pilgrim’s Road, the town has preserved churches, convents and many other structures important to the history of this region in Spain. Make sure to also visit the Gardens of La Sinagoga and the Chocolate Museum. The town center is a great place to try regional fare—indulge in the local stew.
Discover the best top things to do in Basque Country, France including Chateau Observatoire Abbadia, Ayuntamiento De Bayona, Eglise Saint-Andre, Chateau d'Etchaux, Synagogue de Biarritz, Gare du Midi, Chateau de Garro, Maison de Ferdinand Pinney Earle, Chateau du Vigneau, Manoir De Moncayolle-larrory-mendibieu.
Discover the best top things to do in Lisieux, France including Chateau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet, Chateau de Boutemont, Chateau de Carel a Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, Manoir de la Roque, a Montpincon, Manoir d'Houlbec, a Ecots, Manoir De Carel.
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Discover the best top things to do in South East England, United Kingdom including St. George's Chapel, The Mary Rose, Canterbury Cathedral, University of Oxford, Dover Castle, Winchester Cathedral, Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, Bodleian Library, Highclere Castle, Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Bishop Auckland /ˈbɪʃəp ˈɔːklənd/ is a market town and civil parish in County Durham in north east England. It is located about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Darlington, 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Durham and 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Crook at the confluence of the River Wear with its tributary the River Gaunless. According to the 2001 census, Bishop Auckland has a population of 24,392, recounted at 16,296 for the 2011 Census.
Starnberg is a German town in Bavaria, Germany, some 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Munich. It is at the north end of Lake Starnberg, in the heart of the "Five Lakes Country", and serves as capital of the district of Starnberg. Recording a disposable per-capita income of €26,120 in 2007, Starnberg regained its status as the wealthiest town in Germany from the Frankfurt suburb of Hochtaunus.
Lamego ( Portuguese pronunciation: [lɐˈmeɣu]; Proto-Celtic: *Lamecum) is a city and municipality in the Viseu District, in the Norte Region of the Douro in northern Portugal. Located on the shores of the Balsemão River, the municipality has a population of 26,691, in an area of 165.42 km².
Winterthur (/ˈvɪntərtʊər/, German pronunciation: [ˈvɪntɐtuːɐ̯]; French: Winterthour) is a city in the canton of Zürich in northern Switzerland. It has the country's sixth-largest population, estimated at over 108,000 people, and the ninth largest agglomeration with about 138,000 inhabitants. Today Winterthur is a service and high-tech industry centre, but many people make use of its proximity to Zürich, which lies approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the south-west, and only 22 minutes by train.
Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
Serifos (Greek: Σέριφος, Latin: Seriphus, also Seriphos; formerly Serpho or Serphanto) is a Greek island municipality in the Aegean Sea, located in the western Cyclades, south of Kythnos and northwest of Sifnos. It is part of the Milos regional unit. The area is 75.207 square kilometres (29.038 sq mi) and the population was 1,420 at the 2011 census. It is located about 170 kilometres (92 nautical miles) ESE of Piraeus.
Discover the best top things to do in Pylos-Nestor, Greece including Finibikes, Water & Sports, Palace of Nestor, Romanos Beach, Voidokilia Beach, Methoni Castle, Koroni Castle, Zanzibar Beach Bar, Niokastro: Pylos Castle, Sapientza Isle.
Discover the best top things to do in Lorca, Spain including Iglesia de San Francisco, Castle Of Lorca, Ermita del Calvario, Lorca Taller del Tiempo, Colegiata de San Patricio, Porche de San Antonio, Capilla Del Rosario, Santuario Nuestra Senora la Real de las Huertas, Casa del Corregidor, Palacio de Guevara.
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