You'll need to head to the Walloon region of Belgium to experience the allure of Dinant, a beautiful city that sits on the edge of the River Meuse, right where the waterway cuts through the Condroz plateau. Dinant is the perfect combination of natural and man-made beauty. On one end, you have impressive architecture, like the 13th-century Gothic Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Dinant; on the other, you have the Bayard Rock, an imposing rock formation that once served as natural protection against enemies of the city. Before today's survey, were you familiar with Dinant?

Lake Como's beauty is far from a secret, and it's popular for a reason. "I always tell clients that this is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The stillness of the lake with the backdrop of the dramatic mountains creates a stunning setting," says Schroeder. "As you cruise through the lake on a private boat, it's hard not to soak in the scenery and beauty." If you were in Italy sightseeing, would you like to visit Lake Como?