This Italian city is filled with remnants of an ancient past, complemented by modern elements of festivals, boutiques and art galleries. Perugia, the largest city in central Italy’s Umbria region, is a lively modern hill town...
France’s extravagant royal past is everywhere in the gentle landscapes and sprawling chateaux of the Loire Valley. This river valley is the epitome of bucolic bliss with its gentle pastures, scattering myriad romantic chateaux across the...
The Peloponnese is a destination for all seasons, with a rich history, natural beauty and scenic landscapes. While the Greek islands Santorini and Mykonos grapple with over-tourism, more visitors are heading to the mainland and discovering...
A magnificent walled city, Dubrovnik overlooks the calm blue Adriatic Sea. Once the capital of the mighty sea-faring Republic of Ragusa, it’s now Croatia’s most upmarket destination. Historically, this tiny republic was sophisticated, refined and cultured....
This spring take a trip to the magical Aomori in Japan, surrounded by sea and blessed with beautiful natural resources. Located on the northern tip of Honshu Island, Aomori is among the best places in Japan...
Sandhya Divakaran reviews the tranquil Belihuloya, a hamlet in Sri Lanka and a wonderful place to relax and re-energise. Picture this: A scenic hillside, with miles of greenery around with no sign of humanity, lovely weather...
One of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, Belgium’s Bruges is romantic and pretty, with canals, cobbles, and gabled houses. This beautiful little Belgian city is one of those rare places that is just as enticing in the...
Peninsula Papagayo stands out as a unique eco-adventure tropical retreat, surrounded by white sands and pristine beaches. Located on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the 15-mile peninsula is home to lush jungles, postcard perfect...
Seychelles is scattered across 650 miles of the Indian Ocean with tropical beaches, breathtaking scenery and a sublime climate. The dramatic landscape of these islands is made more alluring by the weather. Temperatures change little, moving...
