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On Como, one of Italy's loveliest lakes, Verdi wrote La Traviata, while Rossini and Liszt sought inspiration gazing across the peaceful waters to the mountains soaring up from the shore... read more »

Gettting to remote St Kilda in the Atlantic Ocean has never been easier - you can now tour the UK`s remotest island (and Scotland's first UNESCO World Heritage Site) in a single day... read more »

There are three very good reasons to visit St Ives right now: the ailing pound against the euro, a great new luxury place to stay, and a fantastic exhibition at the Tate ... read more »

With some of France’s most beautiful countryside, most stunning chateaux and finest wines, it's no wonder the Loire Valley is a perennial fave... read more »

With clean sandy beaches, well-preserved old towns and a coastline every bit as dramatic as Croatia's, it can only be a matter of time before the tourist hordes rediscover the magic of Montenegro... read more »

The county of Shropshire has arguably the loveliest countryside in England and, in Ludlow, possibly the prettiest town... read more »

Kreuzberg is the heart of Turkish Berlin and the city's alternative centre, with an energetic mix of colourful buildings, funky eateries and exotic markets... read more »

Other Italian lakes may be more famous, but little-known Lake Bolsena in northern Lazio is an unspoilt paradise, with fertile countryside, friendly people, ancient ruins and charming medieval towns... read more »

Stretching over 40 kilometres, the Aleppo souk in Syria is one of the largest covered markets in the world. Here's how to find the best buys...... read more »

Bulgaria’s capital will dispel a few misconceptions and is the best place to buy a vintage typewriter... read more »

With sun-soaked beaches and a vibrant, voodoo-based culture, the tiny West African country of Benin is the place for off-the-beaten-track adventure at its rawest... read more »

Everyone knows about the White House - but Washington DC is also home to some of the USA's most impressive and interesting museums... read more »

Following a Bob Marley trail through Jamaica takes in the colourful capital, a lively beach resort and the fabulous countryside in between... read more »

With its massive ruined castle, historic old town and beautiful setting in the Neckar Valley, Heidelberg is one of the most popular cities in Germany ... read more »

You can't visit Granada without marvelling at Spain’s great Moorish monument - but this vibrant, lively city has a whole lot more to offer as well... read more »

Little-known Ras Al Khaimah has plans as grand as Dubai. Catch it now, while it remains the most traditional emirate in the UAE... read more »

The spotlight may be on Washington DC but there’s much more to discover in America’s Capital Region. Laidback Baltimore offers quirky year-round attractions and in June the buzzword is Honfest.... read more »

Even rainy weather can't detract from the stunningly beautiful landscape that's made this part of southern China a UNESCO World Heritage Site ... read more »

Head to Ephesus and Izmir, on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, to discover impressive ruins, browse through fantastic markets and drink some surprisingly great wine... read more »

Northern Italy’s most glamorous lake, Como has inspired countless artists over the centuries and still makes the perfect base for a lazy, laidback weekend... read more »