SWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK & BELGIUM

Filled with red and yellow clapboard houses, Skagen occupies a large spit of sand at the most northerly reaches of Denmark. Many flock to Grenen, the scenic end point of the dunes where two beaches meet. The light in the area has long attracted artists, and the results of the area's inspiration can be seen in the Skagen Museum, and in local shops filled with pottery and glassware.

Sweden's second city is a pleasant whirl of parks and canals, and proud maritime traditions. The grand Maritime Museum celebrates this, and even its modern opera house resembles a classic ocean liner.

Oslo is the oldest and least populous capital in Scandinavia. The city offers superb theatres, great cafés, and excellent shopping as well as churches, palaces, parks and museums befitting of a capital. The warm, welcoming atmosphere of a small village. A spectacular setting of fjord and forested hill. Oslo really is a wonderful place to explore.

Kristiansand, located in the far south of Norway, is a captivating destination that beautifully blends history, nature, and modernity. The city's historic charm is displayed in its well-preserved wooden houses and quaint old town, offering a nostalgic glimpse of Norway’s past. Strolling through these picturesque streets gives you the chance to explore traditional architecture and quaint shops, cafes, and museums. Explore the charms of the old town, or venture beyond at your own pace, by walking through shaded forests to dramatic openings and views of the port or by taking a boat trip along the coast.

The heart of Flanders beats Antwerp, the center of international diamond trade. Antwerp is home to numerous fashion creators, painters and musicians. Its unique flavor is derived from the combination of, and tensions between the diverse aspects of its personality: a passionate commitment to commerce goes hand in hand with an abiding interest in the life of ideas to participate fully in the present and in the future.

Dover is a coastal town in England’s southeastern county of Kent. Situated on the English Channel at the mouth of a valley in the chalk uplands that form the famous white cliffs, Dover is the closest English port to the European mainland. No trip here is complete without walking alongside or atop the iconic white cliffs that have become a symbol for England. Built to repel invasions from across the English Channel, medieval Dover Castle overlooks the town and houses the extensive Secret Wartime Tunnels, and is tipped to be the largest castle in England. There is a rare Roman lighthouse here, one of only three in the world and reputedly the UK’s oldest building.