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Salamanca’s 16th century New Cathedral, pictured, sits side by side with its Old Cathedral, which was built in the 12th century.

Salamanca visit is a golden opportunity on Douro cruiseThe Douro Valley is unquestionably the highlight of a Douro River cruise, but anyone sailing an itinerary on the river is well...

After the 1693 earthquake, Ragusa was rebuilt on two levels: the elegant Ragusa Superiore above and the ancient Ragusa Ibla below.

Ragusa towns deliver authentic Sicilian charmIn the island's southeast, a cluster of baroque towns with dramatic architecture, golden stone and sun-drenched piazzas tell a...

Visitors prepare for a wild ride down Funchal streets in the comfort of a wicker toboggan.

With United's nonstop service, Madeira welcomes AmericansThe Portuguese island's stunning vistas are more accessible to Americans with United's nonstop service from Newark.

A view of the River Aare from a suite at the Hotel Bellevue Palace.

A Bern gem: Luxury and history at Hotel Bellevue PalaceImpressive views and thoughtful amenities are just two reasons why the five-star hotel is a top choice when visiting the Swiss...

Enjoying a glass of white port at the Quinta da Pacheca vineyard in Cambres, Portugal.

Dispatch, Portugal: Giving port wine another try"Just three days into my cruise with Riviera Travel, I now consider myself a port wine convert," writes senior editor Brinley...

The Martinhal Lisbon Oriente's Terrace restaurant.

Five-star treatment at family-friendly Martinhal Lisbon OrienteThe 82-room hotel is a riverside resort overlooking the Tagus in a neighborhood that swaps tiny, crowded streets and historical...

Cruise ships docked near Villefranche-Sur-Mer.

Cruise industry navigates ship ban efforts on the French RivieraSome cities are attempting to impose restrictions on cruise ships, but questions remain about who in the region has the...

The culinary displays at Lyon's Halles Paul Bocuse are works of art.

Savoring a visit to Lyon, France's capital of gastronomyThe city boasts a whopping 17 Michelin-starred restaurants out of some 5,300 eateries. In short, bring your appetite.

Built in 1904, the Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort is nestled into the hillside overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio.

Dolce vita redefined at Rapallo's Grand Hotel BristolTucked into a verdant hillside, the historical property is a pink-and-white confection of art nouveau architecture with an...

Spain's Costa Brava is a less-crowded alternative to the tourism hot spot of Barcelona.

Tour operators and advisors plan around overtourismMany travelers to the Continent will avoid its most popular spots or go during off-peak times, as tour operators and travel...

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