Combine the sophistication and glamour of Paris with the beauty of the legendary French Riviera (anyone for rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous?) then throw in travel from Paris to Nice on a modern, high-speed French TGV train, and you have the perfect week in. . . well, if not paradise, something very close to it.

Bordering both Switzerland and France, Piedmont is a stunningly beautiful region of Italy, sometimes known as "Tuscany without the tourists." It is dotted with small towns, castles, and family-run wineries that produce some of the greatest wines of Italy. Your package begins in Turin, the region's capital, and continues to Langhe, one of the wine-making centers in this region.

Explore off the beaten path, discovering the back roads and secluded hideouts of beautiful Costa Rica. Start in Monteverde, located 4 hours northwest of San Jose. Costa Rica's best-known reserve is one of the richest cloud forests in the continent with at least 200 species of birds, many species of mammals and an estimated 3,000 species of plants. Journey the trails of a private reserve, try one of the zip line canopy tours of the area and experience a taste of Costa Rican lifestyle and hosp...

A perfect combination of old and new. Explore Bogotá's modern museums and wonderful Spanish plazas. Discover Medellin's chíc shops and rich architecture. Revel in the natural beauty of Santa Marta, home to the biodiverse Tayrona National Park, and take in charming Cartagena, the epicenter of culture in Latin America, meshing Colonial beauty and Caribbean flare.

Experience magical Ecuador - its culture, history, landscapes and biodiversity. Begin in Quito, situated at 9300 feet in the heart of the Andes, just south of the Equatorial Line. The country's colonial history is reflected in Quito's Historic Centre and the lovely city of Cuenca, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Get In touch with indigenous culture at the famous handicrafts market at Otavalo, and the surrounding villages. Visit Ecuador's other major city, Guayaquil, before flying to the Gal...