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Mont St-Michel, France
Western Mediterranean
Santiago de Compostela cathedral, Spain
The Vatican, Rome
Colosseum, Rome
Dublin, Ireland
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Gibraltars like a home from home, only with bags more sunshine. Its decidedly British but with a lively Spanish spirit.
La Goulette, Tunisia
Reaching the tip of Africa gives you chance to explore the delights of sun-blushed Tunisia. Soak up the sights, hit the souks and revel in the exotic atmosphere of this North African gem.
" Explore the Rocks famous attractions like the Moorish Castle and the
fascinating Gibraltar Museum.
" Head for Carthage, a once powerful ancient city packed with temples,
shrines and Roman baths.
" Take a cable car up to Europa Point to meet the cheeky Barbary Apes,
Gibraltars famous monkeys. " Inside the Rock, youll find more miles of road than on the outside. Check out the Great Siege Tunnels and St Michaels Cave. " Make the most of the duty-free shopping, then head to the marina for tapas or some good old fish and chips.
" See Sidi Bou Said, a beautiful Moorish village perched on a hill overlooking
the Med. The snow-white houses with their blue doors and shutters may look familiar - its a scene that fronts postcards all over Tunisia. " Explore Tunis medina where palaces and mosques vie for your attention.
La Coruna, Spain
Contrasts come thick and fast in this part of Spain. A Medieval old quarter on the one hand, a sleek harbour-front on the other. Craggy gorges inland, silky soft beaches lining the coast. Oh, and La Corunas got another trick up its sleeve - its within striking distance of Santiago de Compostela.
Le Havre, France
Founded in the 16th century, Le Havre finds a home at the mouth of the River Seine in Normandy. During World War II, bombs rained down on the city. But later it was almost totally rebuilt by one architect, Auguste Perret. He made sure the new buildings sat comfortably with the ancient architecture still standing. The result? An intriguing French city thats well worth a wander.
" Take a look at the humongous Tower of Hercules. Its actually a lighthouse
built by the Romans and the views it brings you are out of this world.
" The city aside, Le Havre puts you within easy reach of the beaches of
Normandy. It was here that in June 1944, 150,000 troops landed for an operation that signalled the turn of the Second World War. " Feast your eyes on Normandys dramatic coastline, which includes the exquisite - and much photographed - white cliffs of Dieppe and Étretat. " Delve into the countryside to explore a region ripe with the ruins of abbeys, castles and churches - all bathed in the soft light of the Seine.
" Enjoy a seafront stroll along the citys snaking promenade up to the San
Anton Castle. Inside youll find a great museum. " Head for Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage Site whose Medieval district will leave you wide-eyed with wonder. The citys centrepiece is one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world.
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