• Croatia -Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik offers an unusual blend of modern culture and established tradition. Polished marble streets, a labyrinth of alleyways and breathtaking architecture characterize the Old Town. Dubrovnik’s most stunning feature is the 82-foot tall city wall which extends more than a mile. There are many options for music lovers in Dubrovnik; concerts are performed daily and in July and August the Croatian Summer Festival of music, theatre and dance is celebrated. The nightlife is also exciting with plenty of choices to keep you busy until dawn.

• Croatia -Hvar

Hvar is rich in history as it boasts, among other amazing features, the oldest communal theatre in Europe, the largest square on the Croatian coast and a medieval fortress dating back to the 7th century. Right off the town’s port you will find the archipelago Palkeni, consisting of 21 islands with isolated beaches and secluded coves, making for the ideal way to spend your summer days. If nightlife is what you are looking for, Hvar is known as the party capital of the Adriatic. MSN travel named it one of the top ten world summer party spots.

• Czech - Prague

Bridges, cathedrals, cobblestoned streets and gold tipped towers are just a few of the features that make the Prague cityscape so stunning. Largely untouched by WWII the historical center of Prague has been placed on the UNESCO world heritage list. The city has become one of the most visited cities in Europe for good reason. It is a city for all seasons as Prague can be appreciated any time of year. Whether it be on a bright summer day capturing the city's vibrant colors or glistening under a mantle of winter's snow.

• Hungary - Budapest 

Budapest is a sprawling city split by the mighty Danube River into two halves, ancient Buda and modern Pest, which are linked by a series of bridges. Both sides of the river claim places on the UNESCO world heritage list including the highlights of the Buda Castle, Danube Embankment and Andrassy Avenue. The city is well laid-out with broad avenues and can be traversed by foot but there is also excellent public transport. It is easy to escape the crowds of tourists as the city sights are spread out throughout the city.

• Poland - Krakow

Although it is Poland's 3rd largest city Krakow is by far the most popular tourist destiantion in the country. Formerly the royal capital of Poland it came out of WWII unscathed unlike the rest of the country. There is little doubt why the historical center of Krakow has its place on the UNESCO world heritage list. The Old Town of Krakow is full of charm and quite compact but still houses the largest square in all of Europe. The former Jewish Ghetto known as Kazmierz provides a fascinating history into Jewish life during WWII.