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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.

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

Learn about Toulouse’s long history of aeronautics with the three guided tours of this iconic developer’s factory and main sites.

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.

This area of wonderful natural beauty combines forests, meadows and ponds to create an oasis of calm right next to the city centre.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

On the French-German border, this neighborhood is notable for its varied architectural styles and sprawling forested parks. 

Germany’s only skyscrapers can be found in the economic capital of Europe, which is also a city known for its sweet apple wine and some of the best museums in the country.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, ropes courses and mini-golf combine in one complex outside Nottingham, which also offers inexpensive accommodations.

Enjoy the rare spectacle of surfing in a landlocked city on this permanent wave and its calmer sibling in the heart of Munich.

Visit a beautiful beach in the Balearic Islands and enjoy a day swimming in blue-green waters and relaxing on white sand.

Stroll around this pedestrianized square at the gateway to Munich’s old town and check out Gothic architecture and a lively shopping district.

Enjoy very reliable skiing conditions and scenic hiking in this traditional Swiss village, which is known for its sunny winter days.

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.

One of the Costa Blanca’s finest beaches is loved by locals and vacationers alike for its soft sand, crystalline water, busy promenade and nightlife. 

Germany’s only skyscrapers can be found in the economic capital of Europe, which is also a city known for its sweet apple wine and some of the best museums in the country.

With its quaint atmosphere and chalet-style buildings, it’s easy to see why this village is a favorite ski resort among royalty and celebrities.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

The Peak District is often described as an area of contrasting natural beauty, with moors and dales, rivers and springs.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.