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

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.

Find some of North America’s most spectacular landscapes and parklands in this vast region of mountains, lakes, wilderness and wildlife.

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

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

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

Watch concerts, shop for fresh produce, investigate Roman ruins and enjoy fantastic views of the city at one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

Visit the small city-state which has rich cultural attractions, grand buildings, vast shopping malls and delicious street food.

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

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

A stunning clifftop Mayan city situated on ancient trading routes, these are some of the most mystifying, yet beautiful, pre-Hispanic ruins on the Yucatán peninsula.

Explore Brazil’s biggest city, a diverse metropolis featuring exciting cultural institutions, lush public parks, religious monuments and delicious local cuisine.

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

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.

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

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.

Famous the world over for the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer at its summit, this mountain peak is one of the top attractions in Rio.

Sydney has beaches by the bucket-load, must-see icons and a climate to die-for. But it also has a big brash heart that\'s certain to bowl you over.

Come to the wine capital of South America to sample fine malbecs, study Argentine culture and enjoy breathtaking scenery.

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.

Regularly host to many high-profile weddings and events, this Montreal icon is a long-standing part of the city’s heritage.

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