Geneva is situated in the center of central Europe, making it very easy for travelers to work the city into their itinerary. Often the location of international treaty conventions, it is very cozy thanks to a low population of 180,000 people.

The city is divided by the River Rhône into the rive gauche and rive droite. The rive gauche holds most of the sights with visitor interest, including the Jet d'Eau, a 400-foot geyser. It would be difficult for a city to be more alpine than Geneva. Set on the banks of Lake Léman, the city looks out onto the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and Jura mountains jutting out of the deep forests and mystical countryside.

Jet-set style seeps from the shores of the lake thanks to the romantic walk lined numerous shops, restaurants, and hotels vying for the best storefronts. In fact, Geneva offers over 1,100 restaurants to set your taste buds into overdrive.

Of course, Geneva is also a terrific cultural destination with over 30 museums, theaters, galleries, and even an opera house.

For those looking to add a little adventure to their vacation, Geneva offers nearby slopes for world-famous skiing and numerous golf clubs in and around the Lake Geneva Region.