Places to go and things to see

The best sights in the world

  • Skiing will have you gliding effortlessly amongst some of the most serene and beautiful snowy landscapes. The best skiing in th…
  • Ever been part of snow sculpting festival? Or cheered on a team of elephants playing in a soccer festival? Or danced in fever o…
  • The best museums are sources of fascinating information and works of art - exploring a museum is the closest we can get to time…
  • There are two types of people in the world – animal lovers and the cold hearted. Most of us feel something for at least …
  • A castle is how the ruling classes lived before the advent of the private jet and the mega-yacht. And even before the construct…
  • There is something magical about islands. Island life can be the perfect escape - surrounded by sea and beaches and cliffs, cut…
  • Wide sandy beaches, popular, busy beaches, secluded beaches - for most of us, the best beach is a soft white sandy beach, with …
  • The great art of the world is scattered in museums and galleries far and wide thanks to the spoils of war or commerce, and the …

The best experiences in the world

  • Not all walking trips involve climbing rocky crags or fording torrential rivers. Some of the best walks in the world may well b…
  • If you've never been on a diving holiday you have a real treat in store - because diving takes you into an entirely new dimensi…
  • Cycling is a great way to see the world at your own pace, and have a fantastic holiday to boot - whether on roads or dedicated …
  • A safari holiday can be a life enhancing travel experience quite unlike any other. The best safaris, generally in Africa, mean …
  • Rafting and kayaking are two of the most exciting holiday options there are - as well as the most accessible for all levels. Wh…
  • Of all the sights nature offers, whale watching never ceases to inspire and thrill us. The best whale watching experiences are…
  • A driving holiday can be just about the most perfect holiday experience you can design - provided you have a comfortable vehicl…
  • A sailing holiday might sound out of reach for most of us - but for novices as well as experienced sailors, it really is access…

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Places to go...

  • New York City

    Life in full speed and full colour.

  • Mauritius

    Twain said Heaven must be copied from Mauritius.

  • Prague

    A contender for The World's Most Beautiful City.

  • Hawaii

    The original island paradise.

  • Tuscany

    Food, drink, art and architecture, and all in sienna shades.

  • Kenya

    The wild plains and all their inhabitants.

  • Copenhagen

    Canal cool.

  • Cuba

    It's the perfect time to go.

  • Edinburgh

    A wealth of stories and traditions.

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