- Seeing the Grand-Place for the First Time (Belgium): There's nothing quite like strolling onto the Grand-Place. You'll never forget your first look at this timelessly perfect cobbled square, surrounded by gabled guild houses and the Gothic tracery of the Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) and Maison du Roi (King's House).
- Admiring Art Nouveau (Belgium): Brussels considers itself the world capital of Art Nouveau, and local architect Victor Horta (1861-1947) was its foremost exponent. You can view the master's colorful, sinuous style at his former home, now the Horta Museum, and in buildings around town.
- Traveling Through Time in Bruges (Belgium): Without a doubt, Bruges is one of Europe's most handsome small cities. Its almost perfectly preserved center sometimes seems like a film set or museum. Its historical buildings run the gamut of architectural styles from medieval times to the 19th century. The picturesque canals are the icing on Bruges's cake.
- Riding the Kusttram (Coast Tram) (Belgium): Onboard the modern Kusttram, the 2-hour ride along the Belgian coast, from De Panne on the French border to Knokke-Heist near the Dutch border, still seems like an old-fashioned adventure. Along the way, you can stop at inviting resorts, beaches, horseback-riding trails -- whatever takes your fancy.
- Touring the Ardennes (Belgium and Luxembourg): The Ardennes, which covers the eastern third of Belgium, beyond the Meuse River and on into Luxembourg, is unlike any other Benelux landscape. Steep river valleys and thickly forested slopes set it apart. This region of castles, stone-built villages, and farms has resort towns like Spa and Bouillon; unequaled cuisine created from fresh produce and game; winter skiing; nature and fresh air in abundance; and towns like Bastogne and Ettelbruck that recall the sacrifice American soldiers made for victory in the Battle of the Bulge.
