Thanks to travel agency photographs of bleached white houses with blue-domed roofs built into cliffs high above the ocean, Santorini has been forever imprinted on our minds as the epitome of Greece. It's time to step inside the photo and... »

Many of Avignon's star attractions-the imposing and beautiful Palais des Papes, the medieval St-Benezet bridge, the dozens of historic homes-are affordable, which means you can save your euros for its fantastic restaurants. Spend the day admiring the architecture of the... »

So over-the-top are Edinburgh's New Year's Eve celebrations (Hogmanay, pronounced "hog-muh-NAY") that the town sets aside four days each year for carousing. The party starts December 29. Sip a fruity cocktail then hike up a hill for an unsurpassed view... »