The Cinque Terre is one of Italy’s gems. The five colorful villages, which stretch along the Ligurian Sea (a part of the Mediterranean Sea), attract millions of visitors annually. The region gained fame after an American travel writer raved about it in his guidebooks in the 1970s, and today, the Cinque Terre is reaping the benefits of its newfound popularity.

There's something romantic and alluring about Tuscany, Italy. Maybe it's the rolling hills, breathtaking sunsets, vineyards, or the unique and beautiful hilltop towns. With their fortified walls and cobblestone alleys, these towns make you feel like you have taken a step back in time.