Next door to Dubai and Capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi has first class beaches and excellent shopping. One of the richest cities in the world, the development of large parks and gardens and green boulevards has led some to call Abu Dhabi the Singapore of the Middle East.

A long time favourite with the British traveller, Portugal's Algarve is a year round destination offering lovely beaches, warm sunshine, excellent seafood and friendly locals.

Laid-back and cosmopolitan, Amsterdam offers a level of tolerance not found in other European cities. Indulge in the fantastic art museums and heady nightlife!

Antigua is a true beach lovers paradise with 365 beaches along its expansive winding coastline. Despite its obvious tropical surroundings, the island has a very English feel with familiar sounding place names and strong ties dating back to Admiral Horatio Nelson.

Bangkok is a frenetic metropolis encompassing both Thailands ancient history and the needs of a modern fast growing city. A transportation revolution has taken place in the last 10 years with the opening of the skytrain and subway making movement around the city much easier.

A beautiful coral island with fantastic beaches and friendly locals, Barbados offers the visitor many attractions including art, music, nightlife and history as well as some excellent restaurants. For the more adventurous, scuba diving and snorkelling is a big attraction along the coral reefs that fringe the shoreline.

A city full of contrasts and packed with colourful markets, modern museums, great shopping and superb nightlife, Barcelona often needs more than a weekend break to fully explore all there is to offer the visitor.

One of Americas oldest cities, Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and gateway to New England. The city has a very European feel and unlike many other US cities it can be explored on foot. In fact one of the most popular tours is the Freedom trail, a 2.5 mile trail of popular sites from the American Revolution.

Straddling the Danube, Budapest was originally two cities. Enjoy the historical and spa areas of Buda and the shopping, entertainment and nightlife of Pest.

Chiang Mai is a modern city that has not forsaken its simple but unique charm. Temples from the Lanna Era stand along side skyscarpers in the central area, refelcting the city's glory of old.

Chicago, my kind of town! A unique city with a character all of its own, Chicago offers a wide variety of shopping, dining, museums, theatre, music and nightlife options.

An truly unique blend of tropical rhythms and communist culture make Cuba a "must visit" destination.

Cyprus is a modern tourism based country with a blend of European culture and ancient history.

Whether you stay in the city or on the beach, Dubai has so much to offer the leisure traveller. Whether you shop in the gold and silver souks, take a 4 wheel drive adventure in the desert or find a secluded beach, you will find variety is at the heart of the Dubai experience.

Famed for its illustrious distant past, Florence is a heady mix of sublime art, history and quintessential Italian food and wine.

Grenada provides a glimpse of the Caribbean of old with an endearing rural atmosphere combined with its strong British influence. An island born from volcanic origins, Grenadas diverse landscape is one of stunning beauty with some of the best beaches in the world.

A vibrant and exciting city where British colonial heritage mixes with Chinese culture to give Hong Kong it's unique character.

First developed in the 1920s as a weekend retreat for the well-healed in Bangkok, the towns of Hua Hin and Cha Am lie side by side and offer a relaxing holiday experience.

Jamaica is one of the largest islands in the Caribbean and boasts some of the best resorts, beaches and watersports. The island however offers much much more to offer, such as exploring the lush Blue Mountains, walking up Dunns River Falls or gently floating down the Martha Brae on a bamboo raft.

Translated as 'The Island of the Coconut Tree', Koh Samui was first visited by travellers in the 1970's and is now a favourite holiday destination for the British. A tropical paradise with great nightlife, the island still maintains an atmosphere that is distinctly local.

Gateway to the Malaysian state of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu or KK as it is known is an excellent base for a beach holiday while offering access to a plethora of activities including climbing Mount Kinabalu for a spectacular sunrise, Tungku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and a visit to the Orangutan sanctuary at Sepilok, a short flight away in Eastern Sabah.

The limestone cliffs and caves of Krabi and the surrounding areas provide a spectacular backdrop to some of Thailand's best beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea.

The contrasts of old and new give Kuala Lumpur, or KL as it is known, its unique character. High rise modern buildings stand next to old colonial streets displaying Tudor and Moorish architecture and most areas are dotted with public parks and gardens.

Located off the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi is an idyllic tropical island ideal for honeymoons and romantic getaways.

Take a short break to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas. Stay in a themed hotel and take in a show, visit the Grand Canyon or have a flutter in the casinos.

The Capital of Spain, Madrid is a truly cosmopolitan city with a rich history of culture and art combined with lively nightlife and excellent shopping.

A truly cosmopolitan island, Mauritius is a year-round resort with beautiful beaches and a culinary tradition all of its own.

A vibrant city with a great climate, ideal for a winter sun break.

Italys commercial hub and centre of chic, Milan has a more European feel than typically Italian.

Considered by many to be the most exciting city on the planet, the gregarious metropolis that is New York exudes a unique brand of magic and a bold confidence - here everything is possible and anything can happen.

Oman's contrasting landscape of deserts, mountains and beaches make for a unique holiday experience along with an authentic taste of Arabia.

Surprisingly small as capital cities go, many of the Paris landmarks are a short distance from each other, making the city eminently walkable.

Less than 100 miles from Bangkok, Pattaya offers a first class beach resort with an outstanding selection of restaurants, bars and nightlife.

With its beautiful beaches, modern resorts, rich cultural diversity and superb food, Penang could be described as Malaysia in microcosm.

Phuket is a hilly island on the Andaman coast with excellent beaches on its west coast where most of the resort properties can be found.

One of Europe's smallest capital cities, Prague has a great deal to offer the visitor and makes a great weekend break destination.

Once known in Europe as The Paris of the North, Riga is again finding itself on the up and up after Latvia declared independence from Russia over a decade ago. This Baltic capital has a real city buzz about it not found in Tallinn or Vilnius.

A city of unforgettable images and sounds and a cultural history second to none, Rome is a fulfilling short break destination and one that will live long in your memory.

Shanghai is now one of the largest cities on the planet and has grown into a International economic hub.

The most developed of the Red Sea resorts and a renowned diving centre, Sharm El Sheikh provides a range of accommodation and restaurants, nightlife and activities to suit most tastes and budgets.

A clean, well-ordered and manicured city, Singapore's modern high rise facade blends with its British colonial past to provide an unequalled experience anywhere else in the world.

St Kitts & Nevis only became fully independent from Britain in 1983 and are less developed in terms of tourism than many other Caribbean islands. This, however, lends itself to their barefoot charm and authentic Caribbean Island experience.

St Lucia is a lush tropical paradise and is one of the most naturally beautiful of the Caribbean islands. The islands steep coastline and reefs offer excellent snorkelling and scuba diving while the rainforests of the interior are great for hiking and bird watching. Of course, the island also possesses excellent facilities for golf, tennis, sailing, and a host of other leisure pursuits. Not to be missed is St. Lucia's Soufriere volcano, the world's only drive-in volcanic crater.

The capital of Estonia which only gained independence again in 1991, Tallinn is part of a new breed of city break destinations in the Baltic region. The Old Town is a UNECSO world heritage site and offers the visitor one of the best preserved Medieval European towns.

This archipelago of over 30 islands, islets and cays is perhaps the idyllic and tranquil setting that the word Caribbean evokes.

An ideal location for couples, honeymooners and scuba diving enthusiasts, The Maldives is an archipelago of over 1000 Robinson Crusoe islands with large lagoons and underwater coral gardens.

A true jewel of the Caribbean, Tobago is an unspoilt paradise brimming with natural beauty. A combination of fine beaches and rolling hills along with the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere make Tobago an ideal Caribbean getaway.

A serene city, built entirely on water (you must walk everywhere or take water transport), Venice has some of the most famous landmarks in the world. The images you have seen in books or on TV will not prepare you for the real thing.

The Lithuanian Capital, Vilnius is often described as a Baroque city although buildings were constructed over many centuries adding a mix of Renaissance, Gothic and other styles.

Packed with famous sights, free attractions, and an endless calendar of special events, Washington DC offers year round inspiring experiences.