Verona is situated at a bend of the Adige River in northern Italy. It is hard to imagine that antique arts, monuments that date back to Roman times, and the shadows of the world's most famous tragic lovers can add up to a smiling, buzzing city. Yet they do, thanks perhaps to Verona's talent for melding her past and her present, her ancient and new so gracefully that everything blends in easy harmony.
Suzhou, often referred to as the "Venice of the East," enchants visitors with its labyrinth of canals, classical gardens, and rich silk heritage. Located in eastern China's Jiangsu Province, Suzhou is famed for its beautifully preserved classical Chinese gardens, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Basel is the global center of the pharmaceutical industry, but most travelers visit for the world-famous ART Basel festival, as well as the numerous art galleries, iconic architecture and museums.
One of the busiest ports in the Caribbean, Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao. The city center, brimming with colorful Dutch colonial buildings that nearly touch the water's edge, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Venture to this vibrant paradise lined with palm trees, and you'll discover plenty to see and do. Cross the Queen Emma Pedestrian Bridge to gaze upon stunning views of St. Anna Bay and the Caribbean Sea, or hit the city's many beaches to sample fresh seafood and tasty cocktails. At nearby Curaçao Sea Aquarium, activities include scuba diving and swimming with the dolphins. Head north of Willemstad's city center to explore the Hato Caves, whose limestones deposits are a favorite haunt for local iguanas.