Monte Carlo is a city of the rich and famous, but also offers numerous attractions for regualr tourists. The Duke's palace high above the city, the casino and the Botanical Gardens are just a few of the highlights. AS Monaco is one of the most successful football clubs in the French League and a Formula 1 race takes place each year around the streets of the tiny nation.

Portoferraio is the capital of Elba in the Tuscany region of Italy. Napoleon Bonaparte's winter residence is without doubt the main attraction. The single-storey building with a garden can be visited for a fee.

A fabulous scenery, the scent of lemon, crystal clear waters, lush vegetation and numerous bays along the coast are just some of the outstanding features of the city of Amalfi. The extent of the city's beauty does not end there! There are gorgeous pastel-coloured houses built atop the steep cliffs. As for sights worth seeing, there's plenty of that as well! Swing by the old shipyard or visit the Civic Museum or the Sant'Andreas Cathedral, which dates back to the 10th century, to really get a memorable experience!

Taormina is a town located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. The town sits right next to the active volcano that is Mount Etna, there are trails leading to its summit. Taormina was destroyed by the Arabs in the ancient world and had to be re-built in the Middle Ages. The mild climate and numerous attractions such as the Teatro Antico built by the Romans and the beautiful sandy beaches, formed by cliffs dropping to the sea make Taormina a magnet for tourists. Do keep in mind that this resort town is not the cheapest on the island.

Valletta has about 6,500 inhabitants and is the smallest capital in the EU. Since 1980, the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Thanks to the ring of bastions surrounding the city, Valletta is one of the best secured cities in the world. The Grand Master's Palace is surely one of the most magnificent sights of Malta. The St. John's Co-Cathedral, Fort St. Elmo, the Auberges as well as numerous museums, many of which deal with Malta's history are among the most noteworthy buildings.

Mgarr is a port city on the island of Gozo in Malta. It is the most important fishing village on the island. Yachts, pleasure boats and ferries of the Gozo Channel Company dock here. Visit the bays of Ix-Xatt l-Ahmar and Mgarr ix-Xini and enjoy the crystal clear water. Another highlight is the Mgarr ix-Xini watchtower.

St. Tropez, France, is istuated on the Côte d'Azur. The former fishing village has become a popular holiday destination for the rich and famous and is where high society keep their yachts.

La Ciotat is a commune in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region in southern France. There is an artificial sand beach downtown that faces the beautiful Alps.

Palamos is located in northeastern Spain on the Costa Brava. Located at the foot of the coastal mountain Massis de les Gavarres, wide sandy beaches and beautiful bays are a common sight here. As with many coastal town in Italy, seafood are a specialty.