Alexandria

In Antony and Cleopatra, Shakespeare wrote a description of Cleopatra, saying, “age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety.” Appropriately, the same goes for Egypt's beautiful city of Alexandria where Antony and Cleopatra’s stormy & passionate romance took place. The “Pearl of the Mediterranean” is full of history and things to do. From the Citadel of Qait Bey and the Roman Catacombs to the Montaza Palace and the Corniche, take time to do some serious planning to make sure you fit in all that the city has to offer. If you have the wonders of the world on your bucket list, Alexandria is the site of the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, so you can check one off when you visit. Definitely sample the renowned seafood and local ice cream and spend an afternoon lounging on one of the beaches. Indeed, Antony and Cleopatra’s tempestuous romance may have made this destination famous, just make sure you only channel the fairytale of their relationship in the dreamy setting, leaving out all the unnecessary drama.