Austria offers real, authentic nature. It can be found in the deep green forests, in meadows of mountain flowers, in the crystal-clear lakes and on the sides of mountains glittering in the sun. In the Austrian countryside, from the Pannonian Plain in the east to the Alpine scenery in the west, we achieve what is so often missing in our daily lives – a moment which is ours alone.

This wonderful group of islands is divided into Gimnesias (Mallorca, Menorca and Cabrera) in the North, and Pitiusas (Ibiza and Formentera) in the South-West. Their excellent climate with some 300 days of sun per year, wonderful beaches, a rich cultural offer and the unusual hospitality of their inhabitants make Balearic Islands one of the preferred holiday destinations in Spain.

Belgium is Europe in a nutshell, with 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Don’t be fooled by its size, though, as Belgium offers something for everyone: over 200 museums, 300 art nouveau buildings in Brussels, 650 different styles of beer and 2,000 chocolate shops! Let yourself be captivated by the place surrealist painter Rene Magritte and art nouveau master Victor Horta call home.

Bulgaria is a small country, 111, 000 sq. km in all. And yet, it has so much to offer. The mountains are breathtaking, the Black Sea in the summer is warm and inviting, the history is long and glorious, the folklore is rich and magical and the monasteries are mystical. The wine is delicious, and the pleasure of soaking the natural mineral springs is undeniable after a long day.

With kilometers of superb beaches you can do whatever you like on the sand in the Canary Islands from fun family days out, shoreline walks, comfortable sunbathing or getting lost with your partner in idyllic surroundings. The pleasant climate throughout the year, blue skies and over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year make the endless Canarian beaches perfect whenever you choose to visit.

A small country with a rich history, Croatia awes visitors with its wide variety of culture, cuisine, and natural and architectural wonders. The sophisticated traveler searching for a novel and interesting destination will be delighted to discover the beauty and the mysterious magic of the newest member of the European community.

Cyprus is a small island with a long history and a rich culture that spans 10,000 years, making it one of the oldest civilizations in the Mediterranean – as evidenced by the many fascinating cultural sights, museums, monuments and galleries. Situated at the crossroads of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa – the island’s unique geographic position has played an important part in its turbulent past.

The Czech Republic is not a large country but it has a rich and eventful history. From time immemorial Czechs, Germans, Jews and Slovaks, as well as Italian stonemasons and stucco workers, French tradesmen and deserters from Napoleon’s army have all lived and worked here, all influencing one another. For centuries they jointly cultivated their land, creating works that still command our respect.

Germany is one of the most influential European nations culturally, and one of the world’s main economic powers. Known around the world for its precision engineering and high-tech products, it is equally admired by visitors for its old-world charm and coziness. If you have perceptions of Germany as simply homogeneous, it will surprise you with its many historical regions and local diversity.

Greece has an ancient culture that has had a significant influence on the arts, language, philosophy, politics, and sports of western society, including the genres of comedy and drama, western alphabets, Platonic ideals and the Socratic Method, democracies and republics, and the Olympics. Furthermore it’s a geographically appealing place to visit, with a mountainous mainland and idyllic island beaches.

Italy is famous worldwide for its delicious cuisine, its trendy fashion industry, luxury sports cars and motorcycles, diverse regional cultures and dialects, as well as for its beautiful coast, alpine lakes and mountain ranges (the Alps and Apennines). No wonder it is often nicknamed the Bel Paese (the Beautiful Country).

Lithuania is the only Baltic country with more than eight hundred years of statehood tradition and its name was first mentioned one thousand years ago, in 1009. Wedged at the dividing line of Western and Eastern civilizations, Lithuania battled dramatically for its independence and survival. Once in the Middle Ages (15th century), Lithuania was the largest state in the entire continent of Europe, where crafts and overseas trade prospered.