With its rolling green pastures, wide sandy beaches and snow-capped mountains Europe is a land of amazing natural beauty and is home to a vibrant mix of people, cultures and traditions.
There is plenty to delight your taste-buds too, from the finest wines to some of the world's most delicious cuisines and the freshest local produce ripened by the Mediterranean sun.
A continent of fascinating contradictions, you will find both historic capitals with sensational art galleries and museums and rustic island villages where time stands still, beautiful coastal resorts and empty coves, sunny winter retreats and superb snowfields, and dynamic cities.