Cathedrals & Capitals: Scandinavia by Sea

Copenhagen Strand Hotel: 1 night  Copenhagen

This unassuming hotel is well located just a 1-minute walk from the Havnepromenade along the shore of the Øresund sound, 2 km from the National Museum of Denmark and 3 km from the Tivoli Gardens amusement park. Just in front of the hotel's entrance is a beautiful canal that runs into the North Sea.

Crystal Symphony: 12 nights  Los Angeles

With her sleek silhouette and shimmering elegance, the legendary Crystal Symphony finds a natural home in the world's most glamorous harbors and idyllic ports of call. Generous per-passenger space ratios have become a Crystal trademark, along with forward-facing observation decks, a Palm Court lounge, and a wide teak promenade encircling the ship. A makeover in 2006 refreshed the Bistro Café and shops, reconstructed the casino and Starlite Lounge, and added a new nightclub called Luxe. An even more extensive refurbishment in 2009 transformed the Crystal Penthouses, Lido Café, and Prego Italian restaurant. Accented by a lovely waterfall, the focal point of the central two-deck atrium is a sculpture of two ballet dancers created especially for the space. Crystal Cove, the lobby lounge, is the spot to meet for cocktails as you make your way to the nearby dining room. Throughout the ship, public rooms shine with low-key contemporary style and flow easily from one to the next.