7 Nights Europe, Mediterranean

The capital of the Liguria province and the birthplace of Christopher Columbus lies on the northeastern coast of Italy. Once a powerful maritime state, it is now is a seaside resort that lay claim to fine 16th century palaces.

France's second largest city and largest port offers gorgeous coastline, the Provence sun and cosmopolitan charm. Remnants of its decorated 2,600-year history include a 19th-century basilica and cathedral and the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde church. The city has several museums, including the Archaeology and Fine Arts museums.

One of Spain's liveliest cities is known for its oranges, paella (a rice dish with chicken or seafood), and the fallas festival in March. More than just sun and sea, it features great museums and remains of Phoenicians, Greeks, Iberians and Romans.

This Balearic Island has a split personality. It's a 2,600-year-old Phoenician island steeped in monumental Renaissance architecture. It's also an offbeat, uncanny party spot known for one of the hottest club scenes in the world.

Cagliari, the capital of the Italian island of Sardinia, is situated high upon hills that offer a panoramic view of the Golfo degli Angeli ? the Gulf of Angels. Walk along Poetto beach, with its soft sand and clear water, or visit the urban park of Molentargius with its flamingos, wetlands and magnificent birds. Cruise to Sardinia, Italy to peruse the local architectural sites: See Bastione di Saint Remy with its breathtaking terrace and Torre dellElefante, a medieval tower with a 360-degree view of the city. And dont forget to take a meditative stroll through the lavish interior of the 13th-century Cagliari Cathedral.

The "Eternal City", with its 2,700 years of ancient history, is simply incomparable. Its formidable legacy is rooted in a plethora of masterpieces, including The Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, The Roman Forum, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, St. Peter's Basilica and Piazza Novana.

The capital of the Liguria province and the birthplace of Christopher Columbus lies on the northeastern coast of Italy. Once a powerful maritime state, it is now is a seaside resort that lay claim to fine 16th century palaces.