Europe Action & adventure, Bird, Island & reefs + Winter pictures

• World

The Floating City is as romantic as it gets, with its gondolas, serenaders, dazzling palazzos and churches, and almost timeless feel.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

Serious skiers come from near and far for the challenging pistes and stay for the crackling vacation atmosphere of this Tyrolean resort. 

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

Go to the highest railway station in Europe, visit an ice palace and view a colossal glacier when you take a picturesque train ride to this mountain pass.

Go to the highest railway station in Europe, visit an ice palace and view a colossal glacier when you take a picturesque train ride to this mountain pass.

Picture sandy beaches backed by whitewashed homes rising up hillsides from small busy ports. Bright blue sky meets deep blue ocean, resulting in scenic beauty.   

Picture sandy beaches backed by whitewashed homes rising up hillsides from small busy ports. Bright blue sky meets deep blue ocean, resulting in scenic beauty.   

Visitors of all ages will delight in this village’s family-friendly snow fields, outdoor adventures and wellness retreats. 

Feel energized by the fresh alpine air as you enjoy adventure sports and food festivals amid the natural beauty of the Paznaun Valley. 

This town in the mountains of Western Tirol is famous for its long snow season, fun après-ski entertainment and concert performances by big international names. 

Feel energized by the fresh alpine air as you enjoy adventure sports and food festivals amid the natural beauty of the Paznaun Valley. 

Feel energized by the fresh alpine air as you enjoy adventure sports and food festivals amid the natural beauty of the Paznaun Valley. 

Visitors of all ages will delight in this village’s family-friendly snow fields, outdoor adventures and wellness retreats. 

This town in the mountains of Western Tirol is famous for its long snow season, fun après-ski entertainment and concert performances by big international names. 

Visitors of all ages will delight in this village’s family-friendly snow fields, outdoor adventures and wellness retreats. 

Visitors of all ages will delight in this village’s family-friendly snow fields, outdoor adventures and wellness retreats.