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The largest pristine forest in Europe is found here along with the finest golf courses in France. This may surprise vacationers who only thought of this Bordeaux area is the fountainhead of fine wines.

Rent a vehicle, pack a picnic basket, and explore Dordogne. Highlights may include the caves at Lascaux, open air markets, genuine wine tasting, and museums both large and small. Make plans to extend your self guided tour to Lot-et-Garonne and examine the Chateaus.

Lawrence of Arabia described the Chateau de Bonaguil as "It's so perfect that it seems ridiculous to describe it as a ruin". You can find out why this stunning manor was once sold for one hundred francs and a sack of walnuts.

The Atlantic Ocean blends with water from the Garonne and Dordogne rivers at Gironde. The Bordeaux vineyard has stood watch over the changing architecture for centuries.

Nearby Landes is well known for its striking pine forests but is also home to Cote d'Argent which is the longest beach in Europe and a popular destination for surfers.

Travelers continuing to Pyrenees-Atlantiques will notice cultural influences of Gascon and Basque as they near the border of Spain.

Over 180 km of Adriatic coastline is dotted with a variety of beachside excursions.

From the black truffles of the heavily treed mountain area of Ancona to the brodetto (fish stew always made with 13 species of fish) on the coast, there is a taste of Italy for every visitor.

Over 1,400 people dressed in Renaissance regalia participate in a historical parade in Ascoli Piceno. Afterwards there will be jousting and jesting at la Quintana, which is a tournament that features 6 knights running a challenge course where they try to hit a puppet imitating a warrior.

Expect to be invited to share huge platters of charcoal-grilled meats that include salt-cured ham and many varieties of pork delicacies. Tasty stuffed pigeons and rabbit cooked in fennel are a specialty throughout the region.

Regional beverages are best savored with companions as you picnic your way through Macerata. The province encompasses two protected parks, the Natural Reserves Abbadia di Fiastra and Torricchio.

The home of native composer Gioacchino Rossini is near the exquisite Palazzo Ducale in Pesaro. Today it is a museum that hosts the original instrument used by Rossini and is kept company by prints, manuscripts, and paintings.

Sipping a cold beverage at the Piazza del Popolo is a fun spot to people-watch. An open air café in the main square allows you to admire the sparkling fountain decorated with tritons and sea-horses. Pesaro is a large city but the historical landmarks are clustered making it possible to see the remarkable sights in one day.

A holiday to quench your artistic thirst is waiting at Urbino where the definition of Renaissance art and culture has been captured for the ages. The fairytale twin towers of the Palazzo Ducale contain a gallery of countless masterpieces spread through 27 rooms. Today Urbino is filled with scholars and students from around the world that crave the highly specialized teaching at their prestigious university center.

Andalucía is ripe with Spanish historical and cultural imagery. Enjoy tapas, the excitement of flamenco guitar, and the emotion of bullfighting. Share and richen your experience with your local neighbors and new friends.

Andalucía enjoys over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, aimed at mile after mile of bronzed beaches. The Mediterranean coast at the Strait of Gibraltar leads to verdant landscapes and rises to the peaks of the mighty mountains in the famous Sierra Morena and Sistemas Beticos.

Costa de la Luz is the "Coast of Light" that shines on Cadiz and Huelva where you can find festivals known throughout the world. At the floor of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains is the Moorish Jewel of Granada noted for the Arabian palace of Alhambra.

Malaga echoes the history of the region while embracing the present. From the stunning fortress by day to the vibrancy of its nightlife; you can submerge yourself in the music, food, and drink of this popular area.

The Moorish baths and Renaissance Cathedral at Jaen are dominated by its medieval fortress. The birthplace of Sherry wine is at Jerez de la Frontera which is world famous for its equestrian school.

The only hardship you will experience sharing life with the irresistible people of Andalucía is that you may not want to leave.