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The capital of Scotland combines ancient architecture and fascinating history with a vibrant cultural scene and world-famous festivals.

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. 

Visit this valley in the heart of the Canadian Badlands for eerie landscapes, echoing, empty ghost towns and the tallest dinosaur in the world.

Nicknamed the Queen of the Pacific, this island is rich in natural beauty, lively island culture and unique cuisine, influenced by the region’s French heritage.

The diamond capital of the world is both historically rich and refreshingly modern, with 16th-century architecture and a thriving avant-garde arts scene.

Admire the greatest works of Michelangelo and da Vinci, see the center of Catholicism and pose with the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this Mediterranean peninsula.

Dramatic, historic and vibrant, the ancient city of Naples is a city like no other.

As well as dominating the skyline around Seattle, the huge volcanic mountain of Mount Rainier is also the epicentre of a large national park.

The diamond capital of the world is both historically rich and refreshingly modern, with 16th-century architecture and a thriving avant-garde arts scene.

Wander amid plant species from around the world, take in a sculpture tour or flit between the trees in this cultivated setting just outside the city centre.

Known as a playground for the rich and famous, this beautiful island in French Polynesia offers white sandy beaches, lush tropical valleys and crystal-clear water.

Less than an hour from vibrant Naples, this historic coastal community lives life at a sleepier pace.

The most northwestern point in the contiguous United States is a place of breathtaking beauty, with rocky headlands providing dramatic ocean views.

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

Visit the main sights of Buenos Aires and Córdoba and explore the low prairies full of intriguing flora and fauna.

Pursue a range of outdoor activities during the summer and winter and visit centuries-old chapels in a picturesque Swiss valley.

This towering arch is where France comes to celebrate its victories, remember its dead, and enjoy spectacular views down the Champs-Élysées.

Mykonos\' charming and lively capital combines the best of modern and traditional Greece.

As well as dominating the skyline around Seattle, the huge volcanic mountain of Mount Rainier is also the epicentre of a large national park.

Stunning coastal roads wind through scenic southern Napoli, where lemon groves and vineyards dot the countryside and villages sit high upon cliff-tops.

Enter a peaceful park full of forests, lakes and long expanses of grass, all within minutes of the city centre.