For many groups, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Vienna, Monaco and Berlin remain the “Grand Tour.” And yes, meeting and event planning in these Western European cities can yield the world’s most spectacular programs, from barge-cruising along the Seine to the Colosseum. When meeting and event planning in Western Europe, take advantage of the excellent railway system in order to mix-and-match destinations for budget and program enrichment; Brussels and Paris, Amsterdam and Dublin, Malta and Madrid.