Budapest, Hungary

Budapest has something for everyone – dramatic history, stunning architecture, an abundance of hot springs, fine wine, outdoor garden pubs and clubs, and the beautiful Danube. History comes to life when you witness the bullet holes and shrapnel pockmarks on buildings from WWII and the 1956 Uprising, or visit the Royal Palace, which has been home to kings and queens, occupiers such as the Turks centuries, and the Habsburg royalty since the mid-13th century. Take one of 8 bridges, and you will see Parliament takes center stage along the Danube in Pest. Museums, cafes, and monuments – there is no shortage of ways to spend your days and nights.