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Summer European Vacations in Nice

Beat the summer heat in Nice during your European vacations by hitting the museums. Top of the list on the contemporary side is the Muse dArt Moderne et dArt Contemporain, which has a large permanent collection from New Realism, the Nice School and Pop Art. Free exhibits are available at the Galerie Jean Renoir which features young local talent. Set on a quaint 17th century villa, the Muse Matisse features a mind-boggling number of personal effects, engravings, drawings and paintings to the delight of fans of this beloved artist. The bare structure of the Muse National Message Biblique Marc Chagall is contrasted by the strong colors of its paintings with biblical themes that are almost an assault on the senses. Aside from featuring lovely museums, Nice is also home to some of the most beautiful churches in France. French baroque religious architecture is a prominent influence on the Chapelle de la Misricorde while the Cathdrale Saint Nicolas is one of the most striking examples of Russian Orthodox architecture outside of Russia.

Royal Honeymoon European Vacations in Monaco

What better way to start off your honeymoon European vacations than with a stay in a fairy-tale setting such as Monaco?The Principality of Monaco is less than two square miles, but is definitely not short on elegant offerings -- the royal House of Grimaldi, the Paris Opera House, and the Monaco Grand Casino which is lavishly decorated with baroque-style rococo turrets, verdigris cupolas, and golden chandeliers. Overlooking the vast Mediterranean Sea, this tiny city-state is an excellent harbor for the world's most luxurious yachts. In the Old Town, the architecture dates back to the medieval times. Navigate through the vaulted passageways and narrow streets branching off the main avenues. The Rock of Monaco houses the Princes Palace, where his Serene Highness Prince Rainier III romanced Grace Kelly. A must-see attraction is the Jardin Exotique which houses 7,000 different types of flowers grown at the exquisite Princess Grace Rose Garden.

Sightseeing in Berlin on European Vacations

Start your European vacations with a visit to Berlin. Perhaps the most popular landmark in the city is the Berlin Wall, a partition that used to separate East Germany from West Germany which was torn down in 1989, signifying a new era for the nation. You can still view what's left of the wall by walking along the southern border of Wedding. A segment of the wall was restored at the Gedenksttte Berliner Mauer, located near the documentation center where stories of people who attempted to cross the wall are kept. Many visitors go to the former border crossing of the Sandkrugbrcke and lay flowers on a stone that commemorates the first person to be shot dead while fleeing the East. The Haus am Checkpoint Charlie has a museum that provides tourists with a comprehensive history of the Wall. Before the sun sets, visit the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg district of Mitte at around 3 or 4 in the afternoon for kaffee und kuchen, a popular Berlin tradition of coffee and cake.

Discover Lisbon on European Vacations

The city of Lisbon is a popular destination for people traveling on European vacations. Although it is very small compared to other capital cities, Lisbon in Portugal is equally quaint and charming. The shores of this port city are lined with mosaic-accented sidewalks, cobblestone streets, rolling hills and pastel-themed houses. The Art Nouveau cafes are a great place to relax, and the ride on an antique wooden streetcar offers a soothing experience. You can also ride a 1902 street elevator, the Elevator de Santa Justa, from Baixa up the steep Barrio Alto, where you can get breathtaking views of the city. Continue your path to spectacular scenes by traveling to the viewing platform at the Padro dos Descobrimentos, an awesome 179-foot monument that marks the Age of Discoveries. Check out the museum inside and make a stop at the four-storey Belm Tower, a 100-foot 16th century tower built out of lioz limestone which played an important role in the Portuguese maritime achievements of that period.