Inspire me
Be inspired: Netherlands
It’s flat, friendly and mostly below sea level: introducing the Netherlands! Superb cycling, exemplary tulips and more windmills than you can shake a stick at. Plenty of less obvious activities too.
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Be inspired: Switzerland
Travel by train to Switzerland and you’ll find much more than offshore banking and skiing. Beyond the stereotypes, Swiss city and country life comes into its own against a stunning Alpine backdrop.
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Be inspired: Spain
The legendary Don Quixote raced through Spain on horseback. Go on a fascinating rail adventure of your own in this fascinating country that gave us tapas, flamenco and bullfighting.
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Be inspired: France
A citizen of the world, France remains a European favourite. And with world class cuisine, bold heritage and the rich panoramas of an ever-changing landscape, it's little wonder. Tout arrive en France!
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Be inspired: Italy
A serious commitment to culinary and sensory delights has earned Italy the nickname Bel Paese, or Beautiful Country. Learn something of “la dolce vita” in this nation packed with artistic and scenic gems.
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Featured destinations
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San Sebastian, Spain
Crashing waves and beautiful beaches in the Bay of Biscay. San Sebastián tempts you to do nothing.
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Rome, Italy
Wander the pages of history and marvel at Rome’s venerable assortment of ruins and relics from antiquity.
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Madrid, Spain
Succumb to Spanish spontaneity; piazzas, palaces, bohemian neighbourhoods and buzzing nightlife.
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Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva: where scientists dabble with dark matter and the future of the human race...or something.
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Bordeaux, France
Du vin, du pain, du Bordeaux. Neo-Classicism and fine wine on the banks of the river Garonne.
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Paris, France
Europe's Belle du jour. The city of Paris captures the essence of...je ne sais quoi.
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Nice, France
Palm-flanked proms and parasoled beaches make Nice the perfect getaway for sun, sea, and sand lovers.
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Utrecht, Netherlands
Canals, cobblestones and cycling; much like Amsterdam, except it’s a secret. Shhh....
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Berne, Switzerland
Introducing the clandestine capital of Swizerland: the sneaky city of Berne.
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