8 Days. 4N MONACO 4* (BB) | 3N BARCELONA 4* (BB)

About the destination: Monaco conjures up images of luxury and glamour. This tiny country – the second smallest in the world, in fact – has a big personality. Its prime spot on the French Riviera makes it a real jewel of a city. The oldest part of Monaco is known as the Rock. Here you’ll find the National Council, the parliament of the Principality of Monaco, and the Prince’s Palace. The Palace is a major tourist draw, even if from the outside there’s little to suggest it’s home to the Royal Family. Its true value lies inside, where magnificent rooms are filled with an impressive collection of art. Aim to arrive at 11:55am for the daily changing of the guard. The most celebrated part of the city is Monte Carlo, with its majestic Casino. Monte Carlo oozes privilege and opulence, its streets thronged with celebrities and the super‑rich, all flaunting a hedonistic lifestyle. Gardens, fountains and contemporary sculptures line the streets and squares. If you’re looking to soak up some Monaco glitz, time your visit for one of the big annual events such as the Tennis Masters Series in April or the Formula 1 Grand Prix in May. Away from the glamour, there’s La Condamine, the second‑oldest district in Monaco, with a simple, understated charm. Here you can enjoy scenic walks, pretty coastal bays and relaxed al fresco cafés. Monaco is chic and beautiful, packed with ultra‑luxury resorts, blessed with great weather and even better food. If you do make the trip, it’s unlikely you’ll leave disappointed – everything here is designed to delight.

About the destination: Barcelona is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It's the capital and biggest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the fifth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid, and Milan. It's one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 feet) high.