Europe's Christmas markets are where the spirit and romance of the holidays come alive. It's not just the markets that have all the magic of the holidays, but our ships are adorned in festive attire as well. Join Karine as she explores some fairy tale settings of Europe's Christmas Markets.

Learn about the variety of German cuisine including sausages, pretzels and more.

In 1756, Portugal's Douro Valley was established as the world's first protected wine-producing region, and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even though less than 20 percent of the land is farmable, there are 155 different grape varieties grown in Portugal.