Bristol, UK
Often used as the starting point for European cruises, Bristol is a stunning port in its own right. The city itself is one of England’s top visitor destinations, especially in the summer when the major festivals are held. With mellow vibe, Bristol is the ideal place...
Portland, UK
Linked to the mainland by the shoal beach of Chesil, the Isle of Portland has been a place of human settlement since the Stone Age. In fact, the stone is what originally drew settlers to the area and stone from the area now is part of major structures such as...
Honfleur, France
Honfleur sits on the coast of northwestern France and serves as an estuary of the river Seine. This charming harbor sits near Le Havre, the seaport that leads into Paris. For many, Honfleur is the essence of Normandy, the birthplace of impressionism and romanticism....
Bastia, Corsica
Located on the northeast of the island of Corsica, Bastia serves as the island’s principal port. Known for its agriculture, specifically flowers and wine, it has been awarded three flowers by the National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom. The dry summer season...
Zadar, Croatia
Zadar is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia and hosts the history to prove it. Modern-day Zadar can trace its roots all the way back to the late Stone Age and has been inhabited ever since. This makes Zadar the cultural and historical center for the...
Portofino, Italy
Portofino is famous for its picturesque harbor and its continued association with celebrity and artistic visitors. It is marked in its uniqueness by the colorfully painted buildings that line the shore. The entire commune of Portofino is clustered against the harbor...
Sete, France
Known as the Venice of Languedoc, Sete is a haven along the southern French coastline. It has its own strong cultural identity, traditions, cuisine, and dialect. Sete is also known as the hometown of several French artists such as Paul Valéry, Georges Brassens and...
Cannes, France
Cannes is one of the main sights to explore in the French Riviera. The coastline is associated with the rich and famous but it’s much more. Cannes sits on the stunning Côte d’Azur and is dotted with stunning gothic architecture and sandy beaches. Cannes is known as...
La Ciotat, France
Nestled directly in between Marseille and Toulon lies La Ciotat, a small city that was the backdrop of the world’s first motion picture. Bordered by a beautiful sand beach and stunning hillsides, this tiny city is a can’t miss sight along the Côte d’Azur. Just a few...
Le Lavandou, France
When one thinks of France, one’s mind often drifts to the bustling streets of Paris or the stunning waters of the Côte d’Azur. But France is full of hidden gems and Le Lavandou is no exception. The commune in the department of Var has 12 kilometers of coast to match...
Hardangerfjord, Norway
Previously we introduced the staggering beauty of Norway, and because there’s so much to explore we’re staying in Norway. Hardangerfjord is the fourth longest fjord in the world and the second longest fjord in Norway. This singular and very popular cruise destination...
Flåm, Norway
Norway is such a stunningly beautiful country it’s hard to know where to begin. Picking a starting point might be agonizing, but no matter where you start, you can’t go wrong. We’re choosing to start in Flåm (pronounced Flom), located about 100 miles inland from the...